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DIY bunk ladder

qmrichardson
Explorer
Explorer
You'd think new bunk models exceeding 30K would come with a ladder... My son fell from the top bunk this week after almost successfully climbing up and hurt his ankle pretty good. The ladder height I need is 55 inches, but I've mostly just seen 60 inch ladders for sell to the tune of $50-60 bucks. I built this one for $14 in wood, $7 in stain, and $7 in hooks. $28 total but it was fun to do with the kids. I'm on my fourth travel trailer, and this is the third bunk model I've had to build a ladder for. you'd think I could at least get the spacing even on the steps 🙂 I'm about the least handy person I know when it comes to wood working. I'll see if I can get this picture to post.
Will
2014 Keystone Outback Terrain 299TBH
2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 6.7 Cummins Turbo Diesel
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happybooker1
Explorer
Explorer
So my current C came with an aluminum ladder. I should keep it when I sell the C? As I gather the ladders are made Cheaply now? ( this ones from '91).
2008 Tacoma Extended Cab
2009 Keystone Hideout 19FLB
Andersen "No Sway" "No Bounce" WDH

JJBIRISH
Explorer
Explorer
Looks good…
One of my old trailers came with one and I kept it until I no longer needed it… it may still be stored with other RV stuff I most likely will never use again and need to get rid of some day…
Love my mass produced, entry level, built by Lazy American Workers, Hornet

dodge_guy
Explorer II
Explorer II
Yep, looks good!
I built one for my previous TT I purchased new. when we bought our current TT I transferred it over. I also built mine. We are probably better off because if the manuf. offered one it would be made of balsa wood and would fall apart after the first year. I can`t give an exact weight spec, but it holds at least 200lbs!!! :B
Wife Kim
Son Brandon 17yrs
Daughter Marissa 16yrs
Dog Bailey

12 Forest River Georgetown 350TS Hellwig sway bars, BlueOx TrueCenter stabilizer

13 Ford Explorer Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000, VIP Tow>
A bad day camping is
better than a good day at work!

brirene
Explorer
Explorer
Nice job!
Jayco Designer 30 RKS Medallion pkg, Trail Air pin
'05 F350 6.0 PSD CC 4x4 DRW LB B&W Companion, Edge Insight

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