Ladder on back

I use two L shaped brackets like you would use in the garage to hold stuff, they are attached to the trailer ladder using 2 stainless steel hose clamps on each, then I hang the ladder on that and bungee cord it down. Be sure to use one that is pulling down on the ladder so it can't bounce off the hooks. I also added some pipe insulation to the trailer ladder to keep it from scuffing.

Never felt the need for a lock.

Seen lots of folks use some form of these for ladders, chairs, etc.

Chair/ladder hanger...LINK

What about one of those collapsible ladders that can be stored almost anywhere?

I have a 6' folding ladder that fits nicely in my storage compartment. Got it here

I also use the Amazon chair/ladder hanger for my 6ft aluminum ladder. I attached the hanger to the rv roof ladder with large zip ties. I attach my extra ladder with two weaved leather belts.

I also use weaved belts to hold and attach other items such as my bicycles, ice chest and extra propane tank. The weaved leather belts allow me to use the belts for any size use, over and over again. I pickup the belts at Army-Navy and Goodwill stores.

I use the L brackets also, then I use ratchet strap down middle around camper steps and ladder. No problems in several uses.

downtheroad wrote:
Seen lots of folks use some form of these for ladders, chairs, etc.

Chair/ladder hanger...LINK

This is what we have used for years. I lock with a chain to bottom of ladder on the TT. Be careful and not cover up your lic plate. I was stopped in Nevada for this

Use a bicycle rack that just hooks over what ever step you choose. Camping world item. Just use a cable with loops to put your lock through.

You asked also about a padlock, I use one of those cable padlocks. Similar to a bike lock only heavier. Picked it up at a farm supply store. Make sure it is made out of aircraft cable. I use a decent padlock. Just make sure you either have extra keys or write that combination code down. I put the combo code in my truck manual, next to my keypad code for the truck door. I also have written both down via magic marker in an inconspicuous place where the weather cannot wear it off out side of any locked doors but yet not seen and must know where it is to see it. Used it more than once already!

I have to ask... why bring a stepladder or ladder at all? I hwve been on the roof of our current 5th wheel about 10 times in 8 years...