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02-18-2020, 06:32 PM
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Add a Ladder to Apex
Can you add a ladder to a Apex ultra lite? Will I be messing with anything structurally and if I do it myself I'm sure there will be a warranty issue if I have problems with a roof leak even if it is somewhere else. I am not the skinniest person either so it will need to hold some weight.
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02-18-2020, 10:26 PM
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This man can help you with your question for mounting a ladder. 
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02-19-2020, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tapex
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Thanks, I will call
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02-19-2020, 09:35 AM
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Please post back what they tell you, as it will help in the future.
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02-19-2020, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Bama Rambler
Please post back what they tell you, as it will help in the future.
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Ditto that. I will consider doing that myself if its not a real pain. I carry a collapsible ladder just in case.
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2016 APEX 215rbk
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02-19-2020, 02:06 PM
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Left message, see if I get a call back. Been an hour already
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02-19-2020, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Boborc
Thanks, I will call
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You're welcome, glad to help you out. Ben's been there for a lot of Apex owners! Great Man! Sometimes it takes a little time for him to respond but, he's never left me hanging [emoji106]
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02-19-2020, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Boborc
Left message, see if I get a call back. Been an hour already
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Patience is your friend, they do get busy..... 
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2017 Coachmen Apex 269RBKS with Summit Pkg.
2014 Ford Expedition with factory installed HD tow pkg.
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02-19-2020, 04:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boborc
Left message, see if I get a call back. Been an hour already
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Expecting a call back soon, from anyone from a RV manufacturer, is pretty much a fantasy. Remember this is the RV Industry, not the Auto Industry. You'll be lucky to hear back, in a week.
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and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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02-19-2020, 06:10 PM
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He did call back this afternoon. The APEX 253RLS does have backers so I would assume other Ultra Lites do also. Adding a ladder is not a problem is just mentioned that besides making sure you hit the backers that you should make sure you get a ladder that reached in on the roof about a foot to catch the metal support and not just the plywood. He said to go up there with a magnet and you will be able to find the support. Only thing that confuses me after thinking about it is that I thought they used nothing but aluminum on newer trailers.
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02-19-2020, 06:12 PM
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Attaching the wall print for anyone that may need it
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02-19-2020, 06:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boborc
He did call back this afternoon. The APEX 253RLS does have backers so I would assume other Ultra Lites do also. Adding a ladder is not a problem is just mentioned that besides making sure you hit the backers that you should make sure you get a ladder that reached in on the roof about a foot to catch the metal support and not just the plywood. He said to go up there with a magnet and you will be able to find the support. Only thing that confuses me after thinking about it is that I thought they used nothing but aluminum on newer trailers.
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Good for you![emoji847]
That's a great and rare rep, to answer so quickly.
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Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.)
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
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02-19-2020, 07:33 PM
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Boborc,
Great to hear you got a quick reply! Ben's the best at responding to Apex owners! Enjoy your ladder!
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02-20-2020, 09:20 AM
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That's great. thanks for posting back and especially for the drawing.
Maybe it could be put in the library for future reference.
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