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prepilot_3ck's avatar
prepilot_3ck
Explorer
Jan 04, 2019

Ladders

Yalls,

I have a class-a that does not have a ladder on the back. I can't really install one either because it's a toy hauler. So, I'm looking for a ladder I can keep in the RV somewhere that I can use to get on the roof, and/or at least reach the top of the windows to wash them.

What ladders are you all packing with you if you need/want one? I keep looking at them and I'm not sure I need a 13 foot telescoping ladder for $220. A tall(ish) step ladder seems like the way to go, but how/where do I store something like that? Anyway, I've talked myself in circles about this and bought nothing, so I figured I'd ask you guys.

What type of ladders are you all packing with you?

Thanks,
Brian
Class A
  • prepilot_3ck's avatar
    prepilot_3ck
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2019
    Two Jayhawks wrote:
    If your intent is to wash windows the folding step ladders (6' or 7') are very handy & easy to store. If you want to get on/off the coach roof SAFELY the telescoping ladder really should go a couple feet beyond the roof. If your coach is 12' a 13' telescoping ladder would be too short in my opinion. I carry a 15'6" telescoping ladder.


    Wow, ok good point on the 15'6 ladder. If I need to, I can set up my toy hauler's ramp as a "patio" (1500 lb capacity) and get up that way with a shorter ladder. I'm not 100% convinced I need to get on the roof much though. I'll feel that one out I think.

    Thanks for the info on your setup.
  • rk911's avatar
    rk911
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2019
    Two Jayhawks wrote:
    If your intent is to wash windows the folding step ladders (6' or 7') are very handy & easy to store. If you want to get on/off the coach roof SAFELY the telescoping ladder really should go a couple feet beyond the roof. If your coach is 12' a 13' telescoping ladder would be too short in my opinion. I carry a 15'6" telescoping ladder.

    which brand, how compact does it get and where do you keep it?
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2019
    I don’t have your problem, but a quick search on Lowes shows both telescoping and folding ladders for much less money. Their folding ones can be used as a step ladder or an extension. I would have thought that having a toy hauler you could put it in the garage, but maybe it’s full of toys.

    And not to pick a nit... Y’all is already plural.

    When someone say “Hey Y’all watch this” your next move is to dial 911 cause someone is going to do something dumb.
  • Two_Jayhawks's avatar
    Two_Jayhawks
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2019
    If your intent is to wash windows the folding step ladders (6' or 7') are very handy & easy to store. If you want to get on/off the coach roof SAFELY the telescoping ladder really should go a couple feet beyond the roof. If your coach is 12' a 13' telescoping ladder would be too short in my opinion. I carry a 15'6" telescoping ladder.

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