For Standard Gear, What's your ladder of choice?

[obiwancanoli]

My home step-Ladder isn't high enough. My extension ladder is old, long, and rickety. And I'm thinking I need to pack an appropriate sized ladder in the storage bay for all those times when I would need to reach the top of the windshield but which would take up as compact as possible space within the bay.

Lashing to the rear external ladder isn't an option I've discarded yet, but to me, it looks tacky.

I've seen some collapsible, and telescoping options, but have no experience with either type...

What say you? What's your experience?

Thanks!

[lawjohnson]

I use the Little Giant but I have a pass through in one of my bays so I can slide it in there sideways.

[2manytoyz]

I bought an Xtend & Climb Ladder in 2004 for use with my first Class A. Truth is, I use it at home a LOT more than with the RV.

12.5' of ladder folds up to 2.5', and only weighs 25lbs. You can extend only as much as you need.





There are many brands of these now, but I can only give feedback on the brand I have, which is made from aircraft grade aluminum. Even though it's 15 years old, and has been used a lot, it still works perfectly.

Link to the equivalent to what I have: https://amzn.to/2Oc8Iw2

[scbwr]

obiwancanoli wrote:
The specific reason I wanted it was to be able to more easily clean my windshield. I don’t need it to get on top the RV, as I have a ladder in the rear I can use for that purpose. Besides my goal was to have something as compact and easily storable as possible, and I think this latter will accomplish that. It’s not like I’m going to be pulling it in and out all the time…

Based on that, check out the GP logistics due to how compact it is for storage, and will work for what you want to do.

[obiwancanoli]

The specific reason I wanted it was to be able to more easily clean my windshield. I don’t need it to get on top the RV, as I have a ladder in the rear I can use for that purpose. Besides my goal was to have something as compact and easily storable as possible, and I think this ladder will accomplish that. It’s not like I’m going to be pulling it in and out all the time…r

[irishtom29]

I tried one of those telescoping ladders and it was both heavy and a pain in the ass to use, a real finger pincher. I gave it away and bought a 17 foot Little Giant. It easier to use and works as both a straight ladder and step ladder.

[obiwancanoli]

obiwancanoli wrote:

DFord wrote:
After trying other ladders, I settled on the 7 foot double sided folding ladder. It can be stored in a 5 inch square plastic fence post yet it's nice and sturdy when in use. I tried the single sided 5 and 6 foot models but this 7 footer is the best of them all and I wish I hadn't wasted my money on those others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmsOd7atirI

Look around good before buy because I've seen pricing from $125 to $200 on them.

This looks very interesting... will check into this one, would like something a bit higher, maybe 7-8 foot, thanks!

Yup, that's the one I found on Amazon for $172, the 7-footer... I'm pleased... most other places was $200-$250, if they weren't out of stock... thinking about the top cover, too... $27

[Belgique]

This one from Walmart. Light. Folds small. Is a extension or a step ladder! $110! https://www.walmart.com/ip/12-5ft-Aluminum-Telescopic-Extension-Ladder-Portable-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Pur...

[obiwancanoli]

DFord wrote:
Try this link: https://www.campingworld.com/7%27-double-sided-rung-ladder-20319.html

While searching, I found them on Amazon and a couple of other places for over $200 but like you said, most places are out of stock. I also saw where it's claimed that this is the most poplar model of their ladders. It doesn't make sense that's everyone's out of stock.

Yes, I found it on Amazon, too... thanks for your input!

[DFord]

Try this link: https://www.campingworld.com/7%27-double-sided-rung-ladder-20319.html

While searching, I found them on Amazon and a couple of other places for over $200 but like you said, most places are out of stock. I also saw where it's claimed that this is the most poplar model of their ladders. It doesn't make sense that's everyone's out of stock.

[Gjac]

I used the skinny part of an old broken step ladder and two stand off's from an old boat ladder that I attached to the top part of the step ladder section. It is 6 or 7 ft long and 1 1/2 in thick so I am able to store it in one of my pass through storage bays.

[obiwancanoli]

DFord wrote:
After trying other ladders, I settled on the 7 foot double sided folding ladder. It can be stored in a 5 inch square plastic fence post yet it's nice and sturdy when in use. I tried the single sided 5 and 6 foot models but this 7 footer is the best of them all and I wish I hadn't wasted my money on those others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmsOd7atirI

Look around good before buy because I've seen pricing from $125 to $200 on them.

I can't find that 7-footer ANYWHERE!!! Not offered, or out of stock every place I've checked...

[scbwr]

I have the 7' GP Logistics ladder:
GP Logistics 7' at Amazon
It has the advantage of taking very little room for storage. It's easy to setup/break down. It works well as a ladder for my motor home i.e. I use it occasionally and don't spend a lot of time standing on it. The treads aren't as big a regular ladders, so it is best used with good shoes. It's fine for use when cleaning windows, waxing the exterior, doing small repairs, etc. It's hard to beat if you want to save storage space.

[imgoin4it]

I have a six foot Fiberglas Werner step ladder. Store it in a bay under a home made shelf that is just high enough to slide the ladder under. Store other things on top of the shelf which is maybe 5 inches off the floor. That and a short extension I can easily reach the top of the windsheald

[RCMAN46]

DFord wrote:
After trying other ladders, I settled on the 7 foot double sided folding ladder. It can be stored in a 5 inch square plastic fence post yet it's nice and sturdy when in use. I tried the single sided 5 and 6 foot models but this 7 footer is the best of them all and I wish I hadn't wasted my money on those others.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmsOd7atirI

Look around good before buy because I've seen pricing from $125 to $200 on them.

X2 I carry mine in a square post next to my sewer hose square post.