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06-16-2011, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Charlevoix, MI
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how do I get on my roof
I own a 2011 Mountain Aire and it did not come with a back ladder. How do I get on my roof?
Has anyone have a type of ladder they take with them that stores in the garage? If my roof is over 12 feet high do I buy a 16 or 20 foot long ladder?
Thanks in advance.
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06-16-2011, 06:57 AM
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Administrator in Memoriam
Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
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I have one of these, it has a 17 ' working length. It folds up small enough to easily fit in the MH basement.
I had the 13' model but it was too short.
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06-16-2011, 07:04 AM
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Damon Owners Club Forest River Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Route 66
I have one of these, it has a 17 ' working length. It folds up small enough to easily fit in the MH basement.
I had the 13' model but it was too short. |
Hey all, here is one at sams club looks the same as route66 Multi Function Ladder - 17' - Sam's Club
Richard
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06-16-2011, 07:14 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's Spartan Chassis
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Yep, looks good.
Don't buy a Little Giant at 3 times the cost as the Cosco model and the Cosco is rated Type 1A, 300lbs.
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06-16-2011, 01:57 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Which ever ladder you choose get a swimming noodle and cut it in half and put a piece on each side at the top of the ladder where it contacts the coach. It will help cut down on paint scratches and fiberglass damage.
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06-17-2011, 09:33 PM
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06-18-2011, 10:30 AM
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Damon Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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My roof is about 12 feet. I have two ladders.. one is a 10' telescope I use on the sides of the MH (too short to get on the roof) the other is a 16 (I think) foot extension ladder, that's about fourteen feet extended. That is the minimum (really need one more foot)
As it happens, I like a traditional extension ladder, I spent 7 years on top of those suckers as a Roofer. The mounted ladders I do not like at all and at 300+ pounds they do not like me either.. I ripped mine off, Partially by just climbing it, the rest with tools,
OH, the extension ladder I have (A vintage SEARS product) converts to a STEP ladder, Works great come wash & wax season.
The 10 footer is enough for me to do "Edge of roof" things like chaninge hats on the stink pipes.
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06-19-2011, 07:15 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
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As always you guys are great. Thanks for all the ideas.
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