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Re: Roof Access

Reply #25 –
In 2015 I  mentioned that Geoff and I had installed some SS  half round supports under each step for max' support and they have worked very well. I have no issues with going up and down it to roof (which I do often) and having just completed a full fix and paint job on their GV roof I was on them countless times this week.
Anyone interested can look at reply 18 on topic "roof ladder end caps"
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Roof Access

Reply #26 –
   It's daylight in Colorado and I've given my ladder the once over and I'm unable to find a weight sticker. I'm now hoping that one of our better informed members can shed some definitive light on the subject of why a ladder that can't do the job was installed in the first place ?
  This surprises me as everything else on the coach was top of the line when built, WHY the junk ladder ?  :headwall:  :headwall:
88 Grand Villa 36' ORED 3208 (throwaway)Cat.
 Build # 3150
Happiness is the maximum agreement of reality and desire.

Re: Roof Access

Reply #27 –
Did an inspection of my ladder while here @ Extreme.... DID NOT like what I found... Will just have them "delete" the ladder and I'll carry an extension ladder from now on..
'02 40' U320t  4010WTFS Build 6036 1 slide
Motorcade # 17841
SKP 151920
Retired truck driver
 5 million miler
Still have itchy feet for travel

Re: Roof Access

Reply #28 –
That one is an easy answer. RV builders use the same fittings that are made by usually one maker and these parts are supposedly tested and certified to be sufficient for their needs. A company (FT included) is not going to have all the parts they use specially made to suit them or the total coach cost would be prohibitively expensive. Higher end manufacturers are now doing away with this ladder as presumably these wealthy owners would not think about doing their own repairs (especially on the roof) so no need for the ladder.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: Roof Access

Reply #29 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
In 2015 I  mentioned that Geoff and I had installed some SS  half round supports under each step for max' support and they have worked very well. I have no issues with going up and down it to roof (which I do often) and having just completed a full fix and paint job on their GV roof I was on them countless times this week.
Anyone interested can look at reply 18 on topic "roof ladder end caps"
JohnH

Roof ladder end caps
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320