Ladders?

[Bobj616]

This may seem simple but I would like to know what type of ladder people use to get on top of their trailer. I have used a regular step ladder but it is a pain and kind of unsteady . I thought about an extension ladder but will the edge of the roof line support that kind of weight. I am in the process of finding a new trailer and I want easier access to the roof. A lot of the trailers I like don't have a ladder available as an option ,but I would hate to eliminate them for lack of a ladder. Chime in with what you use please.

[rbpru]

I use an extension ladder at home; I have never needed to get on the roof while traveling. I did however brush the leaves off my slide before retracting by standing on my tailgate with broom. The leaves on the roof were gone before I left the campground.

[jfkmk]

A quick on Amazon shows most of them are rated for 330#

[Bobj616]

Thanks guys I will look at the telescoping ladder but I would like a higher weight rating in case I get any fatter .Since retirement I have ballooned to 225 Lbs.

[BarneyS]

Although I have a ladder on the rear of my trailer, I much prefer using a telescoping ladder for climbing up there and for polishing the rig. You can see it in use when I painted my roof here. I leaned it right up against the side of the trailer and also against the edge at the top without any problems.
Barney

[coolbreeze01]

The side mounted ladder on my current trailer is the best one I have used out of 4 trailers, 1 CO camper, and a C.

[jfkmk]

I think I'd go with the telescoping ladder as well. I know what you mean about the stepladder. They are not meant for accessing anything, and are very unstable if you do. My extension ladder is ridiculously long for my trailer, and I was thinking of getting the telescoping ladder myself (thanks for the prompt)! The corner of the roof should be plenty strong enough to rest the ladder against.

[ZeeLet50]

x2 on telescoping ladder. Fits well in storage are, goes up too 12 feet, light weight and I found it for $87. Just have to look around as I have seen them as high as $200.

[JWF]

2 x 4's 8 - 12 feet long depending the height of the trailer. Cut the steps 16 inches,
Layout the long 2 x 4's at 12 inch intervals and either screw or nail the 16 inch
Pieces in between. I made mine 15 years ago,keep it the garage. I'm still using it.
Cost you about $20.

[azwildcat]

I use a telescoping ladder. Works fine and takes up only a small amount of space in the back of my TV. I made a cap to fit over the top of the ladder to serve as padding against the side of the TT and to spread the load out somewhat. Used some scrap 1x4 and covered it with the scrap carpet.

[gmw_photos]

I have one of these:

http://www.xtendandclimb.com/750p.html

...that I keep in the storage compartment. I like to be able to check and clean off the top of the slide before pulling it back in when I have camped under trees.
I just lean it against the side of the camper wall right at the top. Can climb onto the roof from there when needed.

[Army11Bravo]

My trailer doesn't have a ladder permanently mounted to the back, so I am interested in what others use as well. I am looking to buy a telescoping 12-foot ladder with a 250-300 pound weight rating in case I need to carry gear up to the roof.