Telescope ladder storage suggestions

[TraceN]

I have a 12.5 ft telescopic ladder for accessing the roof that I would like to travel with. It does not fit in the storage compartment of my 25' International. Does anyone have advice on how and where to secure it on the exterior of the trailer while on the road? I prefer not to drill holes into the Airstream and am looking more toward strapping it down somewhere.

Thanks for your advice!

[dznf0g]

1) between the propane tanks and front wall
2)on the roof of the Denali (might be time to consider a car top carrier, like Yakama or Thule)
3) inside the Denali
4) Strapped inside you closet
5) Fab a carrier for under the AS

[Adventure.AS]

I switched from the telescoping type ladder to this more compact and lighter GP Logistics folding step ladder. They are available from 5' to 7' and it fits inside the Airstream rear trunk on our 25RB.

[Bill M.]

If it is like the one I have it is pretty heavy. That would suggest the front frame behind the propane tanks. I do not take the ladder when traveling. Airstreaming is like hiking. Do you really need it?

[AStreamNerds]

Originally Posted by Adventure.AS

I switched from the telescoping type ladder to this more compact and lighter GP Logistics folding step ladder. They are available from 5' to 7' and it fits inside the Airstream rear trunk on our 25RB.
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I have the same one...I like it and it is not heavier than my telescoping.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf85yN7ioFA

[spclkaz]

I guess I don't understand why you think you need a ladder? I mean ... how often do you have to get up on the roof when traveling? I inspect my roof...the seals, etc, twice a year or so while at my home base.

I guess that if I really had to have the ladder, I would store in inside the bed of my truck or or strap it to the roof rack of my SUV...

But if I really needed a ladder while underway I would just borrow one from the campground where I was staying or better yet... from the guy like you who carries one all the time... I guess I am just not seeing the long term logic of your plan...

[rvb]

If you don't have a spare tire, it might fit up in the spare tire well under the front of the trailer. You would have to build a hinged rack to support it. Behind the tanks on the tongue is good except it is a visible location so a theft hazard.

I carry a collapsible ladder so I can clean my solar panels on extended trips. It is strapped upright behind the cab, against the drivers side of the truck bed with bunge cords and I have a shell so it stays there even when the bed is empty.

[BoscoMN]

The Fiamma Bike Rack that we have not only nicely holds our two bikes but it also holds our telescoping antenna as well. I could see it holding a telescoping ladder resting on top of the bumper compartment door.

Or you could keep a 6 pack of good beer in the fridge and borrow a ladder from a fellow camper when needed...

[AStreamNerds]

Originally Posted by spclkaz

I guess I don't understand why you think you need a ladder? I mean ... how often do you have to get up on the roof when traveling? I inspect my roof...the seals, etc, twice a year or so while at my home base.

I guess that if I really had to have the ladder, I would store in inside the bed of my truck or or strap it to the roof rack of my SUV...

But if I really needed a ladder while underway I would just borrow one from the campground where I was staying or better yet... from the guy like you who carries one all the time... I guess I am just not seeing the long term logic of your plan...

Then this is why I carry a ladder - just in case our paths meet

I carry it because I don't want to have to use the hook thing to open the awning and it does not weight much. It fits nicely in the front compartment behind the battery box.

[DORA-1]

I have a 8' telescoping ladder that I use with my 25 FC RB. I strap a 2" round piece of pipe insulation across the top so weight is distributed to protect the AS. It fits very nicely in the rear compartment.

[InterBlog]

Do you have room behind the passenger seat in your TV? That's where I store mine, except ours is an Airstream MH rather than trailer, so the ladder is in the rig itself. It's held to the back of the seat using a rubber bungee cord.

If you store it in an exterior location, be sure to protect it from dirt and water penetration. I don't want to think about what might happen to all those precisely-extruded telescoping channels if grit were to get in there.

[guskmg]

If you need a cushion for your ladder top contact Lewster (lew@gorge.net). He has them ready made for sale.
For an emergency roof ladder use the end of a picnic table pulled up close to the side of your trailer. My fiend and I change out an A/C that way on the campground.
guskmg

[InterBlog]

For ladder pads, I use cut lengths of closed cell foam pipe insulation, slit down each side, and slipped over the ladder side rails as needed when it is expanded.

You can see the pair of them poking out of the far right pocket of the seat back organizer in the photo I posted above.

[TOMMAY]

This is what you need. About a hundred bucks. About three and a half ft. tall when folded, extends to thirteen ft. as a straight ladder or hinges in the center to make an adjustable height step ladder. I use mine often and it is very easily storable.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Werner-13-f...adder/50441824

[pmclemore]

Your Fiamma bike rack has a carrying capacity of about 70 lbs. It really won't handle more without causing damage.

Pat

[BoscoMN]

If the ladder's weight is resting on the top of the bumper itself, the Fiamma rack would only be providing lateral stability and is not actually holding up the weight of the ladder. The ladder's weight would still present some acceleration and deceleration forces.