Finding a ladder!

[Ramrod89]

Hello all!

I've been looking through many threads on here to try and find a ladder for outside my TT. I thought I'd start a new less cluttered one.

I have a 2018 Grey Wolf 26DBH and I'm looking at the glp ladders to purchase for general work on the outside and checking the roof and slide out. The thing I'm trying to figure out is will the 7' version fit in the front compartment or will I have to use the fence post modification to hold the ladder onto the trailer? I know the 6' version will fit in the compartment but I'd like to get the 7' version to have that extra height for getting on the roof.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

P.S. I'm currently away with work so I'm no where near my trailer, and I have the opportunity to purchase the ladder cheaper here than back home.

[KyDan]

Consider a telescopic ladder. l have one and use it every time we run our slide in. They cost about $70, weigh about 20 lbs and go from 3 feet to 12.5 feet.
Found on Ebay, amazon, wallyworld etc.
Here's one example-- https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-5FT-Alum...5.c10#viTabs_0


One thing to consider is a telescoping ladder has to lean against your rig. They are not free standing but they do fit in a small space and are amazingly sturdy when extended.

[Ramrod89]

Any concern with damaging the eyes with the telescopic ladders?

[KyDan]

Originally Posted by Ramrod89

Any concern with damaging the eyes with the telescopic ladders?

Eyes???? You mean eaves? The gutters on my rig are very stiff and I have never bent or damaged them with the ladder. They are painted and I guess the paint on the very edge where the ladder leans is a bit dinged but it's nearly unnoticeable.
YMMV (your mileage may vary)

[Ramrod89]

Originally Posted by KyDan

Eyes???? You mean eaves? The gutters on my rig are very stiff and I have never bent or damaged them with the ladder. They are painted and I guess the paint on the very edge where the ladder leans is a bit dinged but it's nearly unnoticeable.
YMMV (your mileage may vary)

Haha yes eaves not eyes. Ok good to know thank you!

[nomad297]

The first thing you should consider when choosing any ladder is its integrity and your safety. Find a ladder that meets ALI standards with a proper weight classification shown as IAA, IA, III, II, or I. A quality ladder will be ANSI and/or OSHA certified, and will be labeled as such. It’s not worth risking life or limb to save a couple of dollars on a no-name ladder that doesn’t meet or exceed these standards.

Check out the Xtend & Climb line of ladders.

Bruce

[Ramrod89]

Originally Posted by nomad297

The first thing you should consider when choosing any ladder is its integrity and your safety. Find a ladder that meets ALI standards with a proper weight classification shown as IAA, IA, III, II, or I. A quality ladder will be ANSI and/or OSHA certified, and will be labeled as such. It’s not worth risking life or limb to save a couple of dollars on a no-name ladder that doesn’t meet or exceed these standards.

Check out the Xtend & Climb line of ladders.

Bruce

Thank you I've definitely looked into that. I'm looking at this one which is OSHA certified Type II for 225lbs. https://www.amazon.com/GP-Logistics-.../dp/B009IJUL4O

Just looking more for of the 7' will fit in the compartment really.

Cheers

[chaps2018]

X2 on xtend n climb.

I have been using this one for five years across many trailers and I use it every time we camp to check the roof before Pulling the slides in

Xtend & Climb 770P telescoping-ladders 12.5 ft Yellow/Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JIL0WU..._QewCCb0J10BC4

[itat]

I have the Werner MT-17 multi-position ladder. I looked at the telescoping ladders and figured this one is more versatile for the same money, albeit heavier and a bit longer when collapsed.

If you’re going to use it to lean against the trailer to get on the roof, you should have a ladder long enough to extend 3-4 feet above the edge of the roof where you place it. You can use a couple short pieces of pool noodle on the sides of the ladder to cushion the contact point.