Ladder stand offs

Search Ebay for "RV Ladder Stand Off Nut". These are what I used along with some new stainless bolts to tighten up my ladder to the standoffs.

Gjac wrote:
The epoxied SS T nuts would would not hold very good even though they would not rust. As soon as you apply tension to the bold the epoxy bond will fail. If you cant find the long SS bolts or connectors another fix that I first thought of is peening over the end of threaded rod(all thread) to form a head for MH side and using an acorn nut for the outside of the ladder.

I didn't mean I was going to epoxy the T nut to the outside, I meant the T nuts would be under the flange that screws to the camper. The epoxy would just be to keep them from turning as the bolt was tightened. What you did with the bolt/connector was basically made a longer T nut.

I Fish 2 wrote:
Thanks for the link westend. I watched a video there that describes exactly what Gjak explained. I was thinking along these lines, except I was thinking I'd epoxy ss "T" nuts inside the flange that screws to the camper, and, if I could find them, longer ss screws or bolts. The barb connectors don't really add anything structural, and only serve as connectors. Given the total upfront cost of these ladders, it's just another on the list that could have had so much more longevity if they'd have just used ss to begin with.

Then, on the other hand, a collapsible is a darn good idea. I might just fix the existing ladder and use it to tie a collapsible to.

Anyway, I don't know why, but every time I'd search for anything related to this, I got a blank. Anyway, Thanks to everyone.

The epoxied SS T nuts would would not hold very good even though they would not rust. As soon as you apply tension to the bold the epoxy bond will fail. If you cant find the long SS bolts or connectors another fix that I first thought of is peening over the end of threaded rod(all thread) to form a head for MH side and using an acorn nut for the outside of the ladder.

Thanks for the link westend. I watched a video there that describes exactly what Gjak explained. I was thinking along these lines, except I was thinking I'd epoxy ss "T" nuts inside the flange that screws to the camper, and, if I could find them, longer ss screws or bolts. The barb connectors don't really add anything structural, and only serve as connectors. Given the total upfront cost of these ladders, it's just another on the list that could have had so much more longevity if they'd have just used ss to begin with.

Then, on the other hand, a collapsible is a darn good idea. I might just fix the existing ladder and use it to tie a collapsible to.

Anyway, I don't know why, but every time I'd search for anything related to this, I got a blank. Anyway, Thanks to everyone.

Removed min, Put in a couple "J" hooks, hung a step/extension combo ladder on hooks, Shower grab (Assist) bar at bottom, Bicycle cable lock to secure

Extension mode: Makes great roof ladder. Long enough for me to safely reach roof, and since it is slanted at the ideal ladder angle easy to climb, Also much stronger than RV ladder so it takes my 300+ no problem.

STEP mode great for washing and waxing sides, Working on awnings, and such.

In short, best mod I ever did.

Suicide prevention.

RV ladders are an accident waiting to happen.

The repairs: Make it look nice for the next guy - use it only as a tie-off for your "free-standing" (collapsible, or?) ladder with a proper climbing angle.

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Sounds like the barb connectors inside the tube have rusted out. You can buy these at a bike shop. Having said that I just fixed mine that was loose because the connectors were rusted out with 2 (3)in ss bolts and a threaded connector. I removed the old rusted barb connector and bolt put one SS bolt in from the backside of the flange that attaches to MH then threaded the connector to it, slid this inside the tube then threaded the other bolt through the ladder vertical post and into the connector inside the tube. Once tight I screwed the flange back to the MH with over size screws. This fix is much stronger than the original design and will not rust out.

Just recently saw a bin full of ladder standoffs at my local rv dealer. All different sizes. Shouldn't be hard to find.

I replaced all the steel screws with stainless screws.

RV Factory Surplus for ladder stand offs and parts. The stand offs are also sold on E Bay for around $20.