Replace the Ladder on the Rear, Any Advice?

[sealevel_ram]

The ladder on my Winnebago Ultimate Freedom was damaged on my last trip, requiring a replacement.

I have looked at the standard Topline brand (which is what mine is), and guess they are OK. Haven't been able to get them to respond to questions about length modification, etc. Mine would be shorter than their standard unit.

Has anyone got any words of wisdom regarding alternates, installation problems, general advice, etc?

[Dale_Traveling]

A universal will work since the stands offs are fitted to the coach and then the ladder is drilled to where the stand offs are.

Universal Exterior RV Ladder

Installation instructions, see steps 7 and 8.

[SidecarFlip]

Bruce Brown wrote:
Have a local metal shop fabricate a new one. Building a ladder to fit your existing mounts should be pretty simple.

I agree. No 'generic' ladder will fit (mount) correctly because the mounting points under the filon are specific to the ladder you now have, consequently, your new ladder must have the mounting points in EXACTLY the same spots as the old one.

Don't even try to mount a ladder that has mount points different from yours. Two things will happen, one when you screw the mount screws in they won't 'hit'' anything substantial and two, you'll be left with a hole in your outer skin that you'll need to patch.

The ladder depends on solid mounting points so it can bear your weight safely. If you cannot source an exact replacement with mount points in the same exact places, have one fabricated by a competent weld/fabrication shop. Only other method will fail you.

[Bruce_Brown]

Have a local metal shop fabricate a new one. Building a ladder to fit your existing mounts should be pretty simple.

[msturtz]

sealevel ram wrote:
The ladder on my Winnebago Ultimate Freedom was damaged on my last trip, requiring a replacement.

I have looked at the standard Topline brand (which is what mine is), and guess they are OK. Haven't been able to get them to respond to questions about length modification, etc. Mine would be shorter than their standard unit.

Has anyone got any words of wisdom regarding alternates, installation problems, general advice, etc?

Unfortunately the ladder is likely specific to the rig model and year. You need to contact a dealer that can order the exact ladder from Winnebago. The stand offs, the mounting etc are all designed for your rig.

[Lwiddis]

Alternative....collapsible ladder. Cheaper, can do most things without getting up on roof, useful at home, no attachment issues etc.