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wa8yxm
May 29, 2013Explorer III
I am 6'3 by 320 pounds and I use a 14 foot extension ladder, I think the sticker rates it at either 250 or 300 (or rather did when it was readable) (Do not get a lesser ladder) however it holds me and occasionally tools and parts no problem.
Mine came from Sears and it is a "convertable" Turns into a step ladder if I'm working on the side of the house. It is my favorite ladder.
I removed the original roof ladder on the RV (it was junk anyway) and put a couple of "J" hooks (Basically a piece of diamond plate bumper metal bent into a"J" shape) up near the roof, They are held on with nice strong bolts (either hook can support me and more, the two of them together likely could hold a thousand pounds or more) they were made by my body and dent guy.
Near "eye level" as I stand on the ground is a Showere "Assist" Bar (Stainless steel grab bar sold in the bath and shower isle) the bottom of the ladder lies against that and is held on with a bicycle lock, Bungee cords and rope.
The ladder also holds a lawn cart we use to haul the laundry to the laundry room.
Mine came from Sears and it is a "convertable" Turns into a step ladder if I'm working on the side of the house. It is my favorite ladder.
I removed the original roof ladder on the RV (it was junk anyway) and put a couple of "J" hooks (Basically a piece of diamond plate bumper metal bent into a"J" shape) up near the roof, They are held on with nice strong bolts (either hook can support me and more, the two of them together likely could hold a thousand pounds or more) they were made by my body and dent guy.
Near "eye level" as I stand on the ground is a Showere "Assist" Bar (Stainless steel grab bar sold in the bath and shower isle) the bottom of the ladder lies against that and is held on with a bicycle lock, Bungee cords and rope.
The ladder also holds a lawn cart we use to haul the laundry to the laundry room.
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