Roof Ladder Supports

I have never been satisfied with the ladder on my Big Horn - It always sagged under my weight (225) and two of the plastic step ends broke (Heartland replaced N/C) Also, four of the bolts that hold the standoffs had bent. The sticker on the ladder says 300 lb capacity, but I question that 300 lb limit - I would put it more at 224 lbs.... Being un-successful in finding a good solution up to now, I ordered two sets of the stand-offs from Heartland (about $50 incl freight)and put them close to the existing standoffs. The ladder still sags a very small amount when I'm on it, but those extra supports give me some piece of mind when I go up top.

I just use a small metal folding card table chair and a few wooden blocks under mine. Works fine. A small bench or footstool would work too. Easy to store and good for other uses..Don

ya, 224 sounds about right, I was 250+ and washed the roof a few times, same issue. Now I am just saying " what the heck am I doing on the roof so often at my size, that is a small person's job!" wink wink
Len
2011 3950 Cyclone
2008 GMC duellie duramax
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