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11-12-2015, 06:06 PM
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Location: New albany
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Do you carry a ladder
New guy here w/a virgin 323lkts. Bought a 3 step ladder to access eng compartment on the 250 and enable my shorty wife access to upper reaches inside the rv. Will I need anything larger? Cleaning the awning, waxing, etc.. The rv has a ladder access to roof but the less I traffic the roof the less it's integrity will be challenged or is this overthinking? I guess once I finally get out there I'll figure it out for myself. In the meantime I'd be interested in learning what you all do. Thanks, rick
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11-12-2015, 06:26 PM
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Location: Western New York
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I do carry a 8 foot step ladder on all trips, primarily to clear off the slide-out roof and awning with a battery powered leaf blower before leaving campsite. I do have a walkable roof, but I would rather not be on the roof if possible unless it is absolutely necessary. You may want to consider a high quality 10 ft. ladder for your unit.
Congratulations on your new unit and welcome to the forum!
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11-12-2015, 06:53 PM
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I recently picked up a 10' telescoping ladder. I want to be able to repair a broken/balky awning, slide topper, or slide motor. I'm overly anal about being able to repair items to get me back on the road should the need be.
Washing and waxing are done using a really beefy step ladder.
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11-12-2015, 07:00 PM
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Location: Kalispell
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I don't carry a ladder. There is a ladder on the back of my fiver which suits my needs when on the road. At home I have plenty of ladders. I do see lots of ladders on the back of others RVs.
Jim
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11-12-2015, 07:21 PM
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Nope. On the very rare occasions when I need to get on the roof, I use the ladder mounted on the rear of the Greyhawk.
My vertically-challenged DW does have a folding step stool inside for accessing the upper cabinets.
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11-12-2015, 08:31 PM
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We carry a small folding 4' step ladder.. Use it almost every trip for hanging lights out side, laundry line, putting the digital tv antenna up. etc. etc.. Our TT doesn't have an attached one...
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11-12-2015, 09:24 PM
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Do you carry a ladder
No but I don't have a slide.
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11-12-2015, 09:43 PM
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three step for the upper bunk in the BH. I use it outside to keep the windows clean wipe the nose cap with spray & shine etc. I can reach to the roof line with it and roof with the built in ladder.
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11-13-2015, 04:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THE MEEKER
I do carry a 8 foot step ladder on all trips, primarily to clear off the slide-out roof and awning with a battery powered leaf blower before leaving campsite. I do have a walkable roof, but I would rather not be on the roof if possible unless it is absolutely necessary. You may want to consider a high quality 10 ft. ladder for your unit.
Congratulations on your new unit and welcome to the forum!
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X2!
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11-13-2015, 06:18 AM
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We carry a 3 step Werner ladder. Mainly for sweeping the top of the slides (no toppers)
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11-13-2015, 08:44 AM
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I carry this with us in the basement area at all times. I've needed more times than I'd like to admit.
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11-13-2015, 08:51 AM
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Good idea!
SWMBO is a bit vertically challenged. A 3' folding ladder is going to be added to the kit in the spring. Keeping the eyes pealed for a sale over the winter.
The 8' for inspecting the roof & installing the cover stays in the barn.
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11-13-2015, 10:42 AM
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We have a short 3 step and we have the ladder on the rear. I keep eyeing the telescoping ladders as I do not like climbing the rear ladder which I've had to do a couple of times while on the road.
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11-13-2015, 11:06 AM
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Yes - I have needs for a small ladder with my camping trips.
If you don't have a need for one then leave it at home.
For us it is all about the PLAN Bs we need to make our camping trips enjoyable...
Roy Ken
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11-13-2015, 11:12 AM
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Location: Central California
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I carry a 12' telescoping ladder. It's used every try to sweep off the slide roof and occasionally if I need to access the roof.
I didn't carry one on the 26BH we had previously. No slide to clear off and it had a rear ladder if we had the access the roof. Current TT doesn't have a ladder.
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11-13-2015, 11:58 AM
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[QUOTE=hoppers4;355016]I recently picked up a 10' telescoping ladder. I want to be able to clean awning & slide.
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11-13-2015, 12:10 PM
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Get a small "Trampoline", exercise and after some practice (not to much) you can jump on the roof. My grandchildren usually jump over the TT and are no help..........lol.
Ladders should come standard on all TT in case of an emergency. Or at least have blocking installed for an after market one.
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11-13-2015, 12:34 PM
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Location: Salt Lake City
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I've got a Cosco 3 step folding step stool I use for cleaning off the slide and the bunks.
Cosco Products | Cosco Signature Step Stool Three-Step Aluminum with Plastic Steps
Fits just perfect behind the couch in my x23B.
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11-13-2015, 02:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SouthCo
No but I don't have a slide.
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According to your signature you have a slide. (264BHS) the "S" denotes a slide.
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11-13-2015, 09:51 PM
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Do you carry a ladder
Quote:
Originally Posted by Camping Couple
According to your signature you have a slide. (264BHS) the "S" denotes a slide.
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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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