Stromberg Carlson Exterior RV Ladder – Aluminum – 99-1/2″ Tall – 250 lbs – Black

Description

Stromberg Carlson RV Ladders

Universal RV ladder works on almost any RV. Pivoting brackets and swivel hinges accommodate contoured roofs and sloped, curved, or angled walls. You can also trim the ladder legs so it’ll fit a shorter RV or camper.

Features:

• Ladder attaches to the back or side of your RV or camper so you can easily access the roof
• Universal design is a perfect fit on most RVs
  • Trimmable legs can be cut to fit the height of your RV
  • Swivel hinges allow the ladder to bend around angled or curved walls
  • Integrated mounting brackets pivot to fit the contours of your RV roof
• Grooved stepping surfaces give your shoes the traction they need
• 4 Standoffs can be positioned along the ladder to help keep it secure to your RV
• Durable and lightweight anodized aluminum construction is rustproof
  • Sleek black finish matches the exterior look of your RV
• Bolt-on assembly and installation with included hardware – drilling may be required

Specs:

• Overall dimensions: 99-1/2 tall x 12″ wide
• Rung spacing: 12″
• Tube diameter: 1″
• Weight capacity: 250 lbs
• Ladder rating: type 1
• 1-Year warranty

Your solar panel or AC is on the fritz on a hot day, and you need to quickly climb to the roof to look at them. Or perhaps there are leaves and branches on top and you want to brush them off before retracting the slide outs to head home. This exterior ladder attaches to the rear or side wall of your RV, camper, or motorhome, so you can safely access equipment on the roof for maintenance and cleaning. And because it’s made of durable aluminum construction, it won’t rust when it rains during a camping trip or snows when your RV is in storage during the off season.

Prepping for Installation

First, choose which wall you want to install the assembled ladder on. Traditionally, this ladder would mount on the back, but you can also mount it onto the side, especially if your RV has a rear awning. And for this ladder to be safe to climb, you’ll need to install it onto the studs in the wall. If you’re unsure where the studs are, use a stud finder (not included).

Fits Any RV or Camper

This ladder has a universal design because you’re able to cut it to fit just about any RV or camper. Just measure the height of your RV to see how tall of a ladder you need. Then use a tube cutter or hacksaw (not included) to trim the ladder until it’s a perfect fit. Keep in mind that the bottom step should sit between 6″ and 12″ from the top of the bumper.

Then the ladder bolts onto the roof and wall of your RV with the included mounting hardware. If the ladder isn’t a direct replacement, or if your RV doesn’t currently have a ladder, drilling will be required.

You can pivot the integrated mounting brackets at the top of the ladder to ensure it sits flush with your RV roof, even if your roof is curved in the back or on the sides. This allows you to position the angle of the ladder so that it remains parallel to the back wall of the RV. If the roof is curved on the sides, trim the vertical section of the arm furthest away from the side of the RV, which will eliminate the difference in the slope between the arms of the ladder.

The included swivel hinges connect the bottom and middle sections of the ladder. Depending on the shape of your RV wall and the amount of flex you want your ladder to have, you’ll need to make sure that the hinges are oriented correctly. If you’re installing this ladder onto a sloped or curved wall, twist the hinges to where they’re pointing outward to the side. If you’re installing this ladder onto a flat wall, twist the hinges to where they’re facing forward. Once you’ve positioned the hinges where you want them, tighten them down.

Then position the 4 included standoffs (or ladder supports) along the ladder to help keep it secure to your RV when it’s being climbed or when you’re driving to the campsite. Drilling into the ladder is required to mount the standoffs. 2 Standoffs need to be attached approximately 8″ to 10″ below the swivel hinges, and the other 2 should be placed more toward the top of the ladder. If you’re installing the ladder onto a straight wall, the standoffs should be placed closer to the hinges to prevent flexing.