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11-14-2015, 05:51 AM
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I bought a 6 ft ladder to check the top of my slide before I pull it in. It's the longest ladder that will fit in the bed of my truck.
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11-14-2015, 06:02 AM
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Do you carry a ladder
Camping Couple, you sir or ma'am are correct. Somehow I entered the incorrect trailer info last year when I registered. I have corrected it. Thanks...
I still don't carry a ladder lol...
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11-14-2015, 08:38 AM
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Location: Southern Indiana
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Originally Posted by charles_cincy
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We carry one of these as well. I'm 6'2'' and standing on the top step I can reach all the way to the roof. We have a rear ladder on our unit for roof access.
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11-14-2015, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PNW
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I carry a 6' fiberglass step ladder. With it I can reach all of the areas that are caulked (antennas, skylight, vents and perimeter) so they can be checked and touched up if needed. I use it mostly to attach the de-flappers on the awning.
I'd carry it even if my TT had a ladder mounted for roof access (mine doesn't). And like you, I prefer to NOT put my ample weight on the roof- never have in 4 years. The only reason I'd need to actually get on the roof will be when it's time to replace the air conditioner gasket. Otherwise, I can maintain the roof entirely using the step ladder.
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11-14-2015, 08:58 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Clearwater, FL area
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We do not carry an extra ladder anymore. When I need to use the blower to clean the roof, slide out roof and awning, I use the ladder that is on the back of the TT. I also make sure that there are now stones or sharp objects in my shoes when I get on the roof.
Don
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11-14-2015, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Kalamazoo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthCo
I'll have to check in the morning and get back to you lol..... Maybe I have a slide and haven't noticed it. Using TapaTalk on my phone doesn't show signatures and maybe last year when I registered on my laptop I messed up. I see you didn't respond to the OP question but only to my answer... Do you carry a ladder?
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lol....no I don't carry a ladder. I have a ladder on the camper. My wife climbs the ladder and clears any debris off the slide. I don't trust the ladder. I weigh in at 215lbs and it flexes pretty good if I climb it.
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11-14-2015, 03:46 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Dale Hollow Lake Tn/Ky
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Carried a foldable RV ladder for several years and used it maybe 3 times. Decided in the interest of saving weight to leave the ladder at home after noticing there always seemed to be a neighbor somewhere on the CG loop with one. Campers are almost always happy to help out a fellow camper.
If you don't use it the majority of the trips out, you don't need it. If that rule proves not to be true, its a trip to W world or Lowes and problem solved. I can always use another ladder at home so if I have to buy one, it won't go to waste.
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11-14-2015, 10:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 609
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camping Couple
lol....no I don't carry a ladder. I have a ladder on the camper. My wife climbs the ladder and clears any debris off the slide. I don't trust the ladder. I weigh in at 215lbs and it flexes pretty good if I climb it.
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baaaa.... it'll be fine. Im 270 and will scamper right up the built-in ladder no problem. The roof is absolutely going to take it, ladder too. No worries, get up there and stop sending the wife! (I hope you were kidding.)
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Hudson, NH
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11-15-2015, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camping Couple
lol....no I don't carry a ladder. I have a ladder on the camper. My wife climbs the ladder and clears any debris off the slide. I don't trust the ladder. I weigh in at 215lbs and it flexes pretty good if I climb it.
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Hey Mark,
Love to know the secret behind getting your wife to climb the ladder to clear off the slide.
Happy RVing,
Jeff
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11-15-2015, 07:40 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Kalamazoo
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ctbailey
baaaa.... it'll be fine. Im 270 and will scamper right up the built-in ladder no problem. The roof is absolutely going to take it, ladder too. No worries, get up there and stop sending the wife! (I hope you were kidding.)
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Lmao!! Actually, she is the one that pointed out how much the ladder flexes and insisted she climb up there instead of me.
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11-15-2015, 07:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Los Lunas, New Mexico
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camping Couple
Lmao!! Actually, she is the one that pointed out how much the ladder flexes and insisted she climb up there instead of me.
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Could I have your wife talk to my wife? LOL
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11-16-2015, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Greater Grand Rapids
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My unit came without a roof ladder and without a slide-out awning. I carry a 12' fold-up ladder in the back of my T.V. that I use for sweeping off the top of the slide-out, and for accessing the roof for cleaning.
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11-24-2015, 04:20 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Kingwood, Texas
Posts: 335
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Quote:
Originally Posted by havnfun
Could I have your wife talk to my wife? LOL
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No never let that happen bad things will come of it!
As for the OPS question yes I carry a telescoping ladder it is an Extend A Step. Goes to 12 feet and can hold 315 pounds.
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12-25-2015, 09:23 AM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Toronto
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I happened to pick up one of these Vulcan Ladders on sale this fall for $44.97 on sale, nice compact lightweight combo ladder, 300lb rated, folds up real slim perfect for storage compartment, I have pics but can't get them up right now but here's a link to the site, for those north of the border check Princess Auto, they may even give you the cheaper sale price.
I have yet to unpackage and try it because the camper was in storage already but it appears to be very a solid.
Flyweight Multi-Ladder | Princess Auto
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12-27-2015, 07:03 PM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Boonville
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We carry a 5 Ft aluminum step ladder
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01-01-2016, 02:59 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Surprise, Arizona
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I carry a 10 foot adjustable/collapsible ladder. Fits nice in the rear large storage area.
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01-01-2016, 03:24 PM
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#37
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Join Date: Dec 2011
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We carry this one from GP Logistics.
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