What ladder do you keep in motorhome

I just bought an 8.5 foot telescoping ladder (Todeco brand) for use as the emergency exit escape ladder, and while it is rated 330 lbs, I don't believe it. I am about 250, and it feels just a little squirrelly to me. I've no plans to use it to climb atop the roof, but it is long enough to do chores that don't require me to get up onto the roof. It squashes down to about 30 inches tall.

It appears to me that the ladder makers are phasing out the 8.5 foot telescoping ladders in favor of 10.5 to 16.5 foot models, all of which would be major overkill for my escape ladder.

TNGW1500SE wrote:
Why would you expect that I carry a ladder?

Most of us like to inspect our seams and even clean the roof. Less than $90 for the collapsing ladder at Amazon is a really good price.

PS: I must have missed where the OP asked if Whitney carried a ladder.

Why would you expect that I carry a ladder?

What I carry INSIDE is a telescope.. This ladder is about 2' tall when I bring it in (I carry it inside the hosue not basement) and too short when extended (I use it for non-roof operations)

FOr Roof work the RV came with a ladder, JUNK installed, it went away, I literally pulled it off with one hand.
Replaced it with a pair of "J" hooks. these are bent from Pick Up Bumper metal and hold a combo extension/step ladder

As a step ladder it works for wash and wax
As an extension ladder it is EXACTLY long enough to put me on the roof.

And it is way stronger and easier to climb than the factory toy.

also the telescoping one but have carpet and strap that is used where the ladder leans against the motorhome. Fits into one of the bays

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VoodooMedicineMan wrote:
I found one of these by the dumpster last year. Works great.

There is a reason it was in the dumpster. Had one that I that I laid under my motorhome, the wind blew sand into the hinges and I never could get it to open or collapse correctly again. Finally tossed it. Also never felt safe on it as it did not seem very sturdy,

I have one that works very well. They, GP Logistics, makes 5, 6 and 7 ft with steps on one side or both sides. It folds up so small I never left mine in the sand or on the ground.

VoodooMedicineMan wrote:
I found one of these by the dumpster last year. Works great.

There is a reason it was in the dumpster. Had one that I that I laid under my motorhome, the wind blew sand into the hinges and I never could get it to open or collapse correctly again. Finally tossed it. Also never felt safe on it as it did not seem very sturdy,

RWjSIM2003 wrote:
I carry a little Giant ladder fits in storage of our 5er. Extends to 15ft so easy to get on roof of RV and Very sturdy.

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Little Giants are a bit on the heavy side but you don't have to worry about it collapsing on you.

I too carry a telescopic ladder, in particular this one https://smile.amazon.com/Xtend-Climb-785P-Telescoping-Professional/dp/B000JIL4Z8

before buying one watch this youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7evGSkOPVg

Breakage is a concern of mine as I use mine to access the top of my windshield on my slope nose 2002 Safari Trek, so have to set it up at a much shallower angle than one would normally use to not have the ladder lean on the glass windshield.

sorry the link button is not working

I carry a 7' aluminum step ladder in a bin for window washing, etc. I use the factory rear ladder for roof access.