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- pnicholsExplorer IIRegarding installing a roof ladder after you already have the RV.
I wouldn't feel comfortable installing a rooftop ladder regardless of wall stud material. I would hope that during the manufacture of the motorhome that the ladder is installed with screws, lockwashers, and nuts that go trough the stud metal and are secured on the back side with lockwashers and nuts. This means that the ladder would have to be installed before the interior wall covering was installed. I don't trust metal screws over the long run being merely screwed into the material (steel or aluminum) when you're talking about the stress and torsion on RV roof ladder mounts. - mowermechExplorer
The Logans wrote:
JR 257, Tell the salesman nice try, you can't find an aluminum stud/frame with a magnet... good grief, some folks would say anything to make a sale. I personally would never trust an aftermarket roof ladder. You can never really know if you have it secured in a safe manner.
Just my opinion
Just a quick google search tells me that the Nexus has STEEL framing.
If so, a magnet will certainly find the studs! - The_LogansExplorerJR 257, Tell the salesman nice try, you can't find an aluminum stud/frame with a magnet... good grief, some folks would say anything to make a sale. I personally would never trust an aftermarket roof ladder. You can never really know if you have it secured in a safe manner.
Just my opinion - KristinUExplorerWe haven't been asked to see it in Connecticut either. Not at the DMV nor for insurance, and not on a towable and not on a driveable.
- hpdrverExplorerAfter 30 years of registering, insuring and being inspected each year from Texas inspectors with my motor homes, no one has ever asked about the RVIA sticker. Texas has no inspection requirements for this sticker.
- JaxDadExplorer III
JR 257 wrote:
Thanks all for responding I called Nexus and spoke with Loren regarding the 2012 24P with no rvia sticker he said in 2012 they were not rvia certified now they are.
Just be aware, should you choose to buy this unit, the lack of RVIA certification may cause issues with passing State inspections, obtaining insurance or where you can park it. - OFDPOSExplorer
JR 257 wrote:
Thanks all for responding I called Nexus and spoke with Loren regarding the 2012 24P with no rvia sticker he said in 2012 they were not rvia certified now they are. To add a ladder to the unit just use a magnet to find the studs as the are metal. Was happy Loren replied back to me as the unit im purchasing is from a private sale and not from a nexus dealer.So far im pleased with nexus service
Spoke with Loren a few times Dave Middleton and Kerren she sent me the build sheet on the 24P I'm doing a deal on hopefully this weekend.
Every person I talked with was very nice and professional ! - JR_257ExplorerThanks all for responding I called Nexus and spoke with Loren regarding the 2012 24P with no rvia sticker he said in 2012 they were not rvia certified now they are. To add a ladder to the unit just use a magnet to find the studs as the are metal. Was happy Loren replied back to me as the unit im purchasing is from a private sale and not from a nexus dealer.So far im pleased with nexus service
- jamesa403ExplorerThe Nexus web site says the roof ladder is an option
- mlts22ExplorerI've been to a few CGs where part of the rules are not just 10 years or newer, but require a RVIA sticker.
I don't think Nexus would make a vehicle that isn't up to RVIA standards. Their reputation is far better than that. I'm sure they can send a replacement sticker if needed.
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