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10-05-2017, 06:14 AM
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Carrying a ladder
We just finished a 5200 mile trip and half way through developed a leak on the windshield where it meets the frame at the top. We were fortunate to be near family and I was able to borrow a ladder and with some windshield caulk fixed the leak. But we were lucky that we had family nearby which is not normally the case. A ladder would be handy for washing the coach too.
So I'm looking for advice on carrying a ladder. Any suggestions? I don't want one attached to the outside of the coach so a collapsible one would probably be best but would have to have some towels handy to protect the coach. Suggestions?
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Leesburg, FL '07 American Tradition 40Z Cummins 400 ISL
Towing a '14 Honda CRV Both sold
2021 Vanleigh Beacon 41LKB 5th wheel
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10-05-2017, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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For windshield access and cleaning, I use one like this: https://www.amazon.com/GP-Logistics-...ding+rv+ladder
I also carry a collapsible ladder similar to this for access to the roof: https://www.amazon.com/Ohuhu-Telesco...ding+rv+ladder
I place pieces of tubular foam on the ladder uprights where it contacts the edge of the roof.
Quote:
Originally Posted by timjet
We just finished a 5200 mile trip and half way through developed a leak on the windshield where it meets the frame at the top. We were fortunate to be near family and I was able to borrow a ladder and with some windshield caulk fixed the leak. But we were lucky that we had family nearby which is not normally the case. A ladder would be handy for washing the coach too.
So I'm looking for advice on carrying a ladder. Any suggestions? I don't want one attached to the outside of the coach so a collapsible one would probably be best but would have to have some towels handy to protect the coach. Suggestions?
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George Schweikle Lexington, KY
2005 Safari (Monaco)Trek 28RB2, Workhorse W20, 8.1, Allison 1000 5 spd, UltraPower engine & tranny, Track bars & sway bars, KONI FSD, FMCA 190830, Safari Int'l. chapter. 1999 Safari Trek 2830, 1995 Safari Trek 2430, 1983 Winnebago Chieftain, 1976 Midas Mini
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10-05-2017, 06:30 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
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I am in the building supply business and we sell telescoping ladders , the swat teams carry these because they are compact and heavy duty ..they cost abt $200 for this very reason.
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10-05-2017, 06:34 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Hartwell, GA
Posts: 240
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I carry one of these:
GP Logistics SLDD7 7' Compact Folding Ladder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009IJUL4O..._GvI1zbR5ATKCZ
I store it in a PVC fence post cross-ways in my pass-thru basement storage. Easy access even with stuff piled on top.
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Hartwell, GA
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10-05-2017, 06:43 AM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Cape Cod, MA
Posts: 1,797
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Those folding ladders are great if you have a built-in ladder to get on the roof. Our new coach doesn't: so we bought a Little Giant Helium (QVC). It's much lighter than the regular and just a little smaller; so it fits against a bulkhead on its side with a bungee holding in place. This the best ladder I have owned!
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Cape Cod, MA
2017 Entegra Aspire RBQ & Silverado Crew or GC
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10-05-2017, 07:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Sarasota, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Kiemele
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X2 - I have same ladder and store it same way.
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1997 40' Newmar London Aire DP CTA 8.3 (Mechanical) 325 Spartan MM
Bringing her back to her glory.
'08 Jeep GC Overland.
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10-05-2017, 08:14 AM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jul 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Kiemele
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I went with the 5' model. Used multiple times at camp sites and around the outside of the homestead. A bit expensive at around $20 a foot but has been a very useful tool.
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10-05-2017, 09:50 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Hi Tim! We have a ladder on the rear of the MH and I carry a 4" stepladder in the storage compartment. For the occasional times I need anything taller I can always find one around the campground!
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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10-05-2017, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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My rig doesn't have an attached ladder. I carry one of the 7' folding ladders in a fence post in one of the bays as well as one of the 15' extending ladders attached to a bulkhead beside a slideout tray. I use canoe pads to protect the mh sidewall.
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RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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10-05-2017, 10:24 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Texas
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If your in a RV Park ask someone to borrow from. Truck stop. Go to hardware store. Weight, storage, strength and size are as important as cost.
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2015 Fleetwood Discovery 40E on a Freightliner XCS chassis with a Cummins ISL9 pulling 1 and/or 2 motorcycles, '07 Honda Accord OR a 17' Runabout Boat.
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10-05-2017, 11:15 AM
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Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club
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10-05-2017, 11:18 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Chicago Metro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by George Schweikle
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I used to carry one of these but they are very heavy and take up a lot of space in a bay. I'm following this thread to get some ideas on a replacement.
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Retired 9-1-1 Admin.
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10-05-2017, 11:22 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Chicago Metro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ernest917
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name? source? enquiring minds want to know.
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Rich, Ham Radio, Sport Pilot
Retired 9-1-1 Admin.
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10-05-2017, 11:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Medicine Hat AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RKins
X2 - I have same ladder and store it same way.
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X3 - GP Logistics make a great ladder. I would never hang anything off the rear ladder on the coach.
I didn't think about the fence post for storage, though. That's a good idea. Easy access even if gear is stowed on top.
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