Went to the Houston RV show last week. Of the 3 DPs we narrowed it down to, only 1 has a ladder. And no, you cannot order one as an option.Granted, they were enty level but still over $200,000.How the heck are we to get on the roof if necessary while on the road?Sherry

Use a safer, easily concealed folding ladder.I am debating our ladder right now. The aluminum tubing seems more like decoration than safe access to the top, and I worry about it suddenly failing like I have heard the ladders of others have done. It also gets in the way of cover installation, washing, waxing, and is a decent shoulder smacker during maintenance.I may have my neighbor build a better steel ladder, or I may just remove it, and use a stowed latter.Were I buying new, I would try to get a coach without a ladder.Matt B

I have a 2001 DP and it has no ladder. But I have a 16' collapsible one that is sturdy and safer that I carry in a bin!

As many times as I'm on my roof, no way would I be without a fixed ladder. I have a nice 13' collapsing ladder that I only use if I need to work on something up high on the side or front of the MH. I would not call it safer than the fixed one.

Many of the manufacturers have stopped installing ladders. None of the high end coaches have them. When we bought our 2007 CC Allure in 2013, I asked about a ladder and was told they (CC) stopped installing them. We ordered a ladder and I put one on since I use it often and also hang a bike rack on the ladder.The coache manufacturers will tell you they don't put them on to preserve a more streamlined look but I suspect it is all about reducing costs anywhere they can.

In some instances (especially on TTs), the ladder is disappearing due to the change of the design of the "box." Smarter engineering and design is resulting in rear walls having greater flexibility to provide better structural performance in composite wall construction as the box "squeezes" due to the effect of being pushed (or dragged) through wind. Providing for a ladder, which requires rigid connection defeats this purpose.

Where have all the ladders gone? | Good Sam Community

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Ivylog
Explorer III
Feb 13, 2015
As many times as I'm on my roof, no way would I be without a fixed ladder. I have a nice 13' collapsing ladder that I only use if I need to work on something up high on the side or front of the MH. I would not call it safer than the fixed one.
lj2654
Explorer
Feb 13, 2015
I have a 2001 DP and it has no ladder. But I have a 16' collapsible one that is sturdy and safer that I carry in a bin!
oldmattb
Explorer
Feb 13, 2015
Use a safer, easily concealed folding ladder.

I am debating our ladder right now. The aluminum tubing seems more like decoration than safe access to the top, and I worry about it suddenly failing like I have heard the ladders of others have done. It also gets in the way of cover installation, washing, waxing, and is a decent shoulder smacker during maintenance.

I may have my neighbor build a better steel ladder, or I may just remove it, and use a stowed latter.

Were I buying new, I would try to get a coach without a ladder.

Matt B

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