Handy Hints, Gadgets, Products & Gizmos
Another member suggested a new forum section with new products but it doesn't look like it will be feasible. So I thought I would post this here under General RVing Issues. If enough people post (even...
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Durb wrote:
I am a little on the heavy side and it feels like my roof ladder is going to rip off the trailer every time I use it. I bought a heavy duty 24" bar clamp from HF with plastic ends and squeeze handle. I reversed the moveable and the fixed ends of the clamp. I place the fixed end on the ground and the moveable jaw under the bottom rung. Squeeze the handle and it securely braces the ladder to the ground. Mount behind the ladder and keep in mind and be careful when dismounting. Make sure camper is secured with rear stabilizers.
Keep "Murphy" at bay!
The "climbing angle" on roof ladders is hazardous to your health..:( .. - regardless of your being a "little on the heavy side".
Use one of the telescoping ladders. To determine the "right" distance for the base ("out" from vertical) should be approx arm's length reach to a rung at shoulder height.
The ladder should extend at least one rung above the roof.
Use the top of the factory ladder as a tie-off point (on your first trip "up") for the telescoping ladder.
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