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How do I reach these clearance lights?

atikovi
Explorer
Explorer


Specifically the one in the middle. I'm not getting on the roof. I have no place I can park it under to reach it from above. I got to the outer ones fine with a ladder, but it's too far a reach from the sides. Can I lay a ladder on the front over the windshield without breaking the glass?
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Ivylog
Explorer III
Explorer III
A long enough ladder will rest against the roof above the windshield without hitting it, BUT you need to fasten the base of the ladder so it doesn’t kick out... a rope to the front axle or bumper.
This post is my opinion (free advice). It is not intended to influence anyone's judgment nor do I advocate anyone do what I propose.
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mike_brez
Explorer
Explorer
To bad your not near me I would do it for you.
Seems like I’m on mine every few days lately.
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FrankoToo
Explorer
Explorer
You could try one of those ladders that has the stand off arm at the top resting the standoff on the cab above the windshield. The ladder itself would not touch the glass. Just a thought.
FrankoToo
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DrewE
Explorer II
Explorer II
The roof is the best/easiest option.

Some sort of scaffolding could also work; perhaps the simplest there would be a painter's plank and the associated supports. Standard Baker's scaffolding or similar units are probably not wide enough to straddle the nose of the RV.

RobWNY
Explorer
Explorer
I would hire someone that lives by you that has the aptitude to do what you need done to get on the roof and complete the job. I wouldn't lay a ladder down near the windshield.
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I asked him to do one thing and he didn't do any of them.

schlep1967
Nomad
Nomad
Lay a sheet of plywood on the roof to spread your weight.
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Tinyandthegang
Explorer
Explorer
The roof is your best option. A big risk to lay a ladder on the windshield.