Winnebago Aspect - no roof ladder

dealer told me if there is no ladder it means the roof is not designed to walk on

rr2254545 wrote:
...rather most people do not use them - just like the drivers door in a gasser

Pretty general statement. I think many people use the ladders. I generally give my roof a quick check every time before I hit the road.

Of course, I may be unique. I also use the driver's door on my gasser on every trip too. :) Come to think of it, I wouldn't want a mid-door class A motorhome without a driver's door either.

~Rick

Our 2008 Aspect 26A has a ladder.

Out Aspect has one. I do not use it. Can clean roof from step ladder better. Can get on/off safer also.

It will depend, our 2012 has a large rear bay that covers the width of the rig and there is no way that a ladder could be attached. You could add one but on which side do you want it, street or curb and then it is something else to snag something/one with. The rig also DOES NOT have a rear bumper. If you need a lot of storage outside good luck not a lot of that either. But if you dont carry lots of junk there is adequate space but none for fixed frame folding chairs things like that. I carry a small table top BBQ and a small propane tank on the passenger side by the rear tires. I also have my small camping stuff there with it. The left rear is where the inflators are for the air bags, there is also the water drain switch in the very rear. I carry my leveling blocks in this compartment.

Just have to be creative I guess under the bed slide offers no storage area for other than small items.

Thanks for the quick responses and the link. It does give me some things to think about. For example, it is not too difficult to get ON the roof...but I do find it difficult to start back down. Maybe I should acknowledge my age and get someone else to climb up there if needed.

Richard

oops...double post! sorry

Thanks for the quick responses and the link. It does give me some things to think about. For example, it is not too difficult to get ON the roof...but I do find it difficult to start back down. Maybe I should acknowledge my age and get someone else to climb up there if needed.

Richard

I think they leave the ladders off because it's a cost cutting measure and something you don't notice till you get it home.

A telescoping ladder leaned at an angle IMO is way easier to climb than a straight-up attached ladder. Easy enough to use one hand to climb and one hand to carry stuff up. Try that with a straight up ladder!

Liability no - rather most people do not use them - just like the drivers door in a gasser