The C we want has no attached roof ladder...

Some toy haulers have a ladder on the side. May be an option.

From what I have read, the manufacture reinforces the roof when they install a ladder. I would call the factory and see what they say about installing a ladder not done at the factory. I would be afraid it would rip out of the wood that is used without some reinforcement.

standup wrote:
Found a Sunseeker that has all we need, but no attached ladder, due to a rear slide. Gotta figure out real soon, b4 it's sold, if there are any suitable alternatives to getting on to the 10' roof, like a collapsible that's sturdy enough for a 62-year-old. Thanks for any ideas/experiences!!

I have one of these, it seems to do the job well.

i'm 67 and i use a telescoping collapsible ladder
are you healthy, agile, overweight ?
its not your age or the style of ladder
its your physical condition

i really love my Extend-A-Step ladder

Hi,
We just ordered our new trailer and requested they don't install a ladder. I feel it's a temptation to kids to climb. Also found them too
steep to comfortably climb. We carry a "Little Giant Ladder" in the back of the pickup. If you stand it on edge across the bed it only takes 8 or 10 inches of space.

Good, concise responses as usual on this forum. MrWizard, I'm healthy for 62, but have lost balance compared to times of yore. I think one of the lighter telescoping jobs will do. Especially if I have a "spotter" or two.
Rarely need to get up there, but sometimes for general inspection, or a bulb, or to get stuff off the slide, etc. Or for solitude.

Well I'm 61 only one year behind you and use one of these http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=xtend+climb&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31558819757&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11920726583587616613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_7fk1yn4s39_b Hated to pay the price but I also needed ladder and this took place of the bunk ladder and roof ladder and I also use around house sometimes. I didn't want a RV ladder installed because I couldn't tell where support was on top to screw into. One day at the local Sherwood Williams paint store I saw it, went home and read reviews. They are not perfect but better than drilling holes in roof guessing where support beam was IMO. I also take the ladder around to the sides of RV instead of standing on a roof in slippery soapy water when washing. I got a bigger rating even though the rating of my weight was OK, wanted to make sure it would be OK if was lugging something up on roof. BE advised... Has served me well after I learned to turn it upside down to close instead of pinching my fingers. Towel or old rags around top keeps any scratches off RV. If you check one out at paint store measure width first. Mine barley fits with sofa made out into bed. I would buy again. I do ask wife to steady me on any ladder, or at least have phone ready to call 911:)

Amazon has them but wanted to buy locally in case I didn't like and pretty big to ship back. Camping world has a ladder that folds up and can fit into vinyl fence post on bumper, but not long enough IMO.

Ok my 2 cents worth

(edit part...WOW looking at above posts, seems I'm not only one that like extend-a-climb)

Having been something of a ladder monkey in my youth.. I would say "GOOD" to an RV with no attached roof ladder, in fact I cut mine off, Here is why:

1: The standard RV roof ladder is a featherweight,,, Now.. a 10 year old it might hold but 300 pounds of sixty year old.. NOT A CHANCE of it holding up the way they mount them.

Second, it is a vertical ladder, very hard to climb, not a bit like a slanted ladder that I used professionally when I did roofing for a living.

What would I recommend,, or to be more precise what do I use?

Well, many moons ago my Dad (May he rest in peace) got a convertable step/extension ladder from Sears. That is what I use when I need to get on the roof as it is long enough (Just) to be a proper roof ladder, Way easier to get on and off and to climb,, But you do need to be careful that it does not blow over unless you have a ground crew.

It also comes in handy (Step mode) for washing and waxing.

For lesser jobs I may use my Telescoping ladder. it is NOT long enough for use as a roof ladder.. but it is still very handy. Collapsed it will fit in at least one suitcase I have. (Provided I remove the portable recording studio first).

The last TT we bought we bought 3 years old, with ladder. Most of the model we decided we wanted had a factory ladder to the roof. A few did not. Our last TT did not have a ladder, and this time, I decided we would not buy one without.

We are not disappointed -- would not buy a TT without a factory ladder, due to the convenience of it. But then again, I only weigh 170 lbs, so I'm nowhere close to pushing the weight limit. And yes, it's not as easy to climb as a free standing ladder, but I don't find it an issue at all.

Personally, we haven't had a problem with kids climbing on it.

I have aluminum step ladders at home to use for waxing the RV and so on, but the factory roof ladder is quite sufficient for us when camping, so we don't have to carry a free standing ladder. I also believe that having a factory ladder on the unit adds utilitarian appeal that would help when time to sell.

Vet Man wrote:
From what I have read, the manufacture reinforces the roof when they install a ladder. I would call the factory and see what they say about installing a ladder not done at the factory. I would be afraid it would rip out of the wood that is used without some reinforcement.

X2
If the RV did not leave the factory with a ladder then it likely does not have the internal structure to support adding a ladder at a later date. That's the general rule - there are a few exceptions though.