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08-13-2017, 03:09 PM
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Junior Member
Thor Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2017
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What's on the roof? Do I need a roof ladder?
Hi,
I'm still deciding on which RV to buy. I like the idea of slideouts to give more room. I think a slideout for the dinette is a must to open up the living space. I also see slideouts that go directly out the rear for the master bed. Not a bad idea, but I think having a rear slide means I don't get a roof ladder.
This ladder seems important to me in case I need to patch a leak or whatever comes up on the roof.
If I don't have a roof ladder, what other options are there? Carry a folding ladder? RVs are already cramped for storage space (I'm looking at a smaller unit like 25 feet long).
Your thoughts?
-Eric
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08-13-2017, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Somewhere On the Road
Posts: 1,217
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You're on the right track - whatever you decide getting up on the roof is important whether it's routine maintenance or a middle-of-the-night 'bang' from falling tree debris. The new collapsible ladders (not folding) may be your answer for best trade-off of space and weight.
In our coach we use a 17' folding ladder which I consider much more safe than the rear attached ladders. I use it to get on the roof or simply reach the sides for a good cleaning. Yup - I've got the room to store it.
If you get a free-standing ladder plan on cutting a sleeping bag pad into a smaller section and use it to pad the ladder as it rests against the side of your rig.
Let us know what you decide - we all learn! Thanks ...
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2015 Itasca Ellipse QD | 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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08-13-2017, 05:03 PM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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I can no longer climb to the roof. But I carry a compact telescoping ladder as I can find somebody who can. But I can't always find someone who can -and- has a ladder.
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Vince and Susan
2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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08-13-2017, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 741
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My Minnie Winnie has a ladder and rear slide which contains my 80" Queen bed. Awesome design. Fully useable with all 3 slides in. I go up to clean and check on things. Be extremely careful up there!
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08-13-2017, 07:48 PM
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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 didn't come with a ladder so I got one of the telescoping ones from Home Depot. Fits in a sideways in a bay between the wall and slide tray. I did have to add a tie down to keep it in place. Also got a couple foam blocks made for canoes to slide around the ladder uprights to protect the MH finish. Cost was about $3.50 each at a sporting goods store.
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Charter Good Sam Lifetime Member, FMCA,
RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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08-18-2017, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,059
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I ordered one on our new rig. I will never use it but thought it might be a good idea to have, specially when my son-in-law is with us. Hopefully we'll never need it.
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2016 Ford Expedition
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08-21-2017, 07:36 AM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Patrick AFB
Posts: 89
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I wouldn't buy a motorhome without a ladder to access to roof. I go up on the roof often to inspect it and clean it as well. It's also handy to get up on the roof to access the roof vents and AC unit.
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Jack & Peg
2017 Coachmen Leprechaun 260DS
2015 Subaru Forester 6 sp
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08-21-2017, 08:50 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Twinsburg OH - Franklin MA - New Milford CT - Bay Shore NY
Posts: 255
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I have a ladder on my Winnebago SunStar, but the weight limit I believe is 225 lbs. I'm at 260 lbs in bathroom, Birthday suit, afraid to use. Went and bought a telescopic ladder from Amazon with a 330 lbs limit. https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Exte.../dp/B008LD1TDK for $90
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2016 Winnebago SunStar LX 35F
Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island NY
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08-21-2017, 07:00 PM
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Senior Member
Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: York, PA
Posts: 120
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikeannetta
I have a ladder on my Winnebago SunStar, but the weight limit I believe is 225 lbs. I'm at 260 lbs in bathroom, Birthday suit, afraid to use. Went and bought a telescopic ladder from Amazon with a 330 lbs limit. https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Exte.../dp/B008LD1TDK for $90 |
Looking at getting that one also.
Do you feel the 12.5 ft is tall enough / stable?
Thanks!
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08-22-2017, 04:38 AM
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Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 349
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Its what I have for my Sunseeker 11'3" roof. Much easier/safer to climb at angle than wall hugging ladder.Be sure to check that your roof supports walking on top some newer small units dont
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2015 Sunseeker 2650s "Finally" 2015 Jeep Cherokee Toad
2016 Ford Transit 350HD Cargo Van HR 3.2L I5 3.73RA DRW EL"Red Roamer"
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08-22-2017, 05:10 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 14
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I just bought this ladder from Ebay $99.00 no shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/i/122123701258?...D1284722911502
Worked great for me to get to the top of the 13 foot class C. Also can be used as a step ladder. Made out of aluminum.
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08-22-2017, 09:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 302
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We have a ladder on ours put it is not really needed. How often do you really need to go up?? A good home ladder will work when you need to go up. How often to you go up on your house.?
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08-23-2017, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Twinsburg OH - Franklin MA - New Milford CT - Bay Shore NY
Posts: 255
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It's tall enough, it is stable, but a little shaky but strong enough.
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2016 Winnebago SunStar LX 35F
Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island NY
Safe Driving and Enjoy the Scenery!!
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