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04-11-2011, 05:36 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Belpre, OH
Posts: 28
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Where to store that @&$% ladder?
OK, I give up - on our 360, the roof access ladder is designed to hang off the left side of the trailer, and is just pinned in place when you need to use it. The rest of the time, I have a huge ladder that takes up space - I'm not sure it would stay put very well if I left it on the side.
Anyone figured out a good place to stash it, but still have it available if needed?
The bunk ladders I can always put in the loft, but not ideal - always worry about it hitting the window....
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04-12-2011, 12:44 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bossier City, LA
Posts: 49
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I leave mine on. In 4 trips it has not come off yet, nor proven to be in the way on the side.
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Ryan
2008 Ford F350 CC LWB Dually
2011 Raptor 4014LEV
2006 H-D FLHX
2010 Honda Rancher 420ES
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04-13-2011, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: On the road
Posts: 163
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I leave mine on but I have caught it and broke the bottom two rungs. I've thought about getting a telescoping ladder instead. I could use it all around the trailer.
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Kent K.
Full Timer
2010 Raptor 300MP
2004 Harley Screamin' Eagle Electra Glide (for fun), 1 dog (great company)
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04-14-2011, 04:02 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Western Kentucky
Posts: 51
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Keep mine in garage strapped at angle on side...have to remove to lower beds down, but thats ok.
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08 Raptor 299
06 Dodge 3500 Cummins Lone Star
B&W Companion 5th
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04-14-2011, 05:16 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Calhan, Co.
Posts: 19
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Ladder Storage
It is a pain to deal with, and don't want to leave it behind. I was told by the dealer that it was illegal to leave it on during travel due to the overall width of the trailer. Guess their afraid a semi or big vehicle will clip it.
Has anyone else gotten the same answer.??
Anyway I deal with it till I stop then pull it out and hang it on the side, not even pinning it.
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Steve & Linda McKee, Calhan, CO.
2005 Chevrolet 3500HD, 6.6 Duramax, Allison Transmission.
2009 Keystone Fuzion TE#199, FZ302 Toy Hauler.
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04-16-2011, 05:18 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 46
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I have been thinking about hanging it on the outside of the ramp door when I'm on the road. Then moving it back to the side when parked.
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2010 Fuzion 405
06 Chevy CC Dually, Banks 6 gun & Monster Duals
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04-19-2011, 08:10 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Commiefornia/Casper WY
Posts: 569
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I use to take it on and off....on and off... what a pain it is so I just leave it on and have had zero problems. If trailer is going to sit for awhile I do take it off and set it inside just so ladder doesn't fade and/or rust.
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2010 Fleetwood Discovery 40X
2009 Hummer H3
2011 English Bulldog (Tilly)
2009 Club Car Golf Cart
2020 Ram 3500 Dually
(Reserved for new trailer)
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04-22-2011, 01:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Austin Texas
Posts: 4
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I mounted mine inside using bungies cords and a cabinet bracket.
I have a 1/2 garage, so theirs more stuff to hang it from.
By the way, just this week 4/15/11 , it looks like keystone will not longer make the 3602. I guess I have a classic now
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05-04-2011, 01:35 PM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 66
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I leave the ladder home and carry in the bed of my truck a fold up ladder like the giant brand
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07-20-2011, 05:10 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: S.E. Michigan
Posts: 53
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I just asked the same question. I would like to fabricate some brackets to hang it in the garage of my 3712TS. The brackets would need to let the ladder clear the rear window shades to avoid damaging them during travel.
But I need to find out where the aluminum studs are in the walls.
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Me, DW, Shiit-zu
2002 GMC 2500HD 2WD Duramax Ext Cab Long Bed
AirLift 5000 bags for the rear suspension
2006 Raptor 3712TS on top of a Hensley BD3 Trailer Saver
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08-09-2011, 06:53 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: White City, SK
Posts: 1
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Ladder storage
I cut mine in half, inserted a 10" 7/8" cold rolled steel tube into each pipe on the lower half of the ladder. Drilled hole through ladder and cold rolled steel tube for each pipe on the lower half of ladder. Installed two quick pins into the pipes to hold the cold rolled steel into the lower half of the ladder.
This leaves about 5" of cold rolled steel sticking out above the bottom half of the ladder. Just slip the top half of the ladder on when you want to climb on the roof.
Can now store ladder easy in two 5' pieces.
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10-27-2012, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hickory Taver SC
Posts: 381
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My 322 TE2 has the side ladder as well, how well as the ladder mod help up?
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11-02-2012, 07:34 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Juneau
Posts: 57
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I purchased my Raptor used and saw that the previous owner stashed his above the rear axles with bungies. Too dirty for me though.
Looking for a better alternative and/or replacement.
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2012 Chevrolet 3500 Crew Cab
2011 Keystone Raptor 361LEV
2003 Polaris Sportsman 700
Tikka .300WM w/ Leupold VariX III 3.5-10
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11-02-2012, 05:27 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: new jersey
Posts: 12
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Just picked up my 365 velocity and the ladder is mounted to the l/s on brackets that allow the ladder to stow against the side. Feels much studrier that my last 365. Looks like it could be mounted on older models
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11-06-2012, 03:27 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Prince George Va
Posts: 1,300
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Ladders
We have a 2012 384pk and we just leave our ladder on the side ,we have been out 10 times with it already in 5 months and havent had any problems with it.
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12-20-2012, 09:15 AM
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Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Red Wing, Mn
Posts: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SJMcKee
It is a pain to deal with, and don't want to leave it behind. I was told by the dealer that it was illegal to leave it on during travel due to the overall width of the trailer. Guess their afraid a semi or big vehicle will clip it.
Has anyone else gotten the same answer.??
Anyway I deal with it till I stop then pull it out and hang it on the side, not even pinning it.
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The dealer, RV Wholesale in Danville, Va, told me the same thing about it being illegal to leave the ladder on during travel. As a note, I have yet to take it off and stow it is the garage.
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12-20-2012, 10:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Pace, FL
Posts: 131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sman12345
I cut mine in half, inserted a 10" 7/8" cold rolled steel tube into each pipe on the lower half of the ladder. Drilled hole through ladder and cold rolled steel tube for each pipe on the lower half of ladder. Installed two quick pins into the pipes to hold the cold rolled steel into the lower half of the ladder.
This leaves about 5" of cold rolled steel sticking out above the bottom half of the ladder. Just slip the top half of the ladder on when you want to climb on the roof.
Can now store ladder easy in two 5' pieces.
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Great idea.
I'm gonna do this mod this weekend.
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Travis Richards
WERA #13
'13 Raptor 300mp
'11 F350 6.7L CC DRW FX4
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12-20-2012, 11:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Posts: 129
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I did the same thing to my ladder about a month ago and I'm very happy with it. Much easier to handle and store. Going to add a flagpole mount to the top section so it will be even easier to fly the red, white and blue!!!!
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Joe & Terri
2005 Raptor 3612DS ToyHauler "the Pearl"
2001 Ford F550 4X4 (or is that 4X6!!) 7.3L Crew Cab - "Jack Sparrow"
2010 Victory CrossCountry
2012 Bushtec Spartan trailer (behind Victory)
2006 Suzuki DR650
Trek EX8 Mountain Bike
Trek 7100 Hybrid
48" Penny Farthing Bike
Haro Sonix International Mountain Bike
Haro Sanford Road Bike with a B.O.B Trailer
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12-27-2012, 05:51 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Lake George NY
Posts: 76
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Where to put the ladder?
I bought a collapsable ladder off of ebay. I can reach anywhere on my 403 with it. Inside or out. I don't remember exactly how much it cost my guess $150.00 or less. It is the only ladder I carry.
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2009 Fuzion 403
2005 Ram 3500 Dually
Bully Dog, Banks, K&N
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12-31-2012, 01:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Pace, FL
Posts: 131
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Quote:
Originally Posted by T11ravis
Great idea.
I'm gonna do this mod this weekend.
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Finally took a pic:
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Travis Richards
WERA #13
'13 Raptor 300mp
'11 F350 6.7L CC DRW FX4
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