Ladder for the top bunk in garage
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jeffdee
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The ladder that came with my 3110 is for the loft. I store it in the basement. I bought a nice folding step stool for the bunk bed and any other need and store it in the loft.
On the 4100, the ladder for the loft is stored where it resides. It has a secure mechanism. Does not take up any room. Sort of a neat design
jeffdee
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My ladder is a PITA and that is why it is in the basement. It is fixing to come out and go into storage in my home. I never use it. The step stool is more convenient and handy for any step up needs. The loft ladder serves no purpose for me because my loft is used for storage.
I just ordered this one for the top bunk, it's still at my house now will try out this weekend.
Stromberg-Carlson LA-466 66" Bunk Ladder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050EET8A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.gb6ub0ESBSMP
Stromberg-Carlson LA-466 66" Bunk Ladder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050EET8A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_.gb6ub0ESBSMP
recumbent615
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I too decided to go with the Step Stool. I did get a steel ladder but the kids said it was no go so one time I grabbed a step stool from Home Depot and let them try that out... and they preferred that, especially my daughter and daughter-inlaw, the boys still JUMP down off the top bunk. This is the unit that I now keep in the trailer for that purpose ( and it helps with reaching the top shelves too )
Rubbermaid 3 Step Stool
Rubbermaid 3 Step Stool
oscar
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First I modified the loft ladder. The round rungs hurt the feet. I put red oak flat rungs on top of them. Then made and identical looking ladder for the top bunk. I think I posted pics in the mod forum..... will look.
Edit, here it is : //heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/36286-Loft-Ladder-Mod
Edit, here it is : //heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/36286-Loft-Ladder-Mod
Riski
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I have the step ladder, too. It comes in handy all around the rig.
I too decided to go with the Step Stool. I did get a steel ladder but the kids said it was no go so one time I grabbed a step stool from Home Depot and let them try that out... and they preferred that, especially my daughter and daughter-inlaw, the boys still JUMP down off the top bunk. This is the unit that I now keep in the trailer for that purpose ( and it helps with reaching the top shelves too )
Rubbermaid 3 Step Stool
toolguy1964
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We picked up or 2015 Cyclone 3800 HD two weeks ago and that was the first thing I asked about. I was told that Heartland doesn't provide a ladder for the garage bunk. I called Heartland and they told me they don't provide them for liability reasons. REALLY? Doesn't make sense as I would think there is more liability of having a kid (or adult) try using the dinette seat(s) as a step to get up to the bunk and taking a fall from that than providing an actual bunk ladder. Dutchmen Voltage and Keystone Fusion provide bunk ladders. IMHO, it's just a cost saving measure and excuse for Heartland to NOT provide something so basic as a bunk ladder. We ended up purchasing this at Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-Ladders-5-5-ft-Aluminum-Crossover-Step-Ladder-with-250-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-I-Duty-Rating-ACX-4/205144961 We also use it to get into the high cabinets us short people can't reach.
rwardynski
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For our rear bunk in the garage, I picked up a telescopic ladder off eBay for only $73. Fully closed is 27 inches and is 12.5' fully extended. So it serves dual purpose. Works for the garage bed and for outside the RV. I thought about making a ladder, but I would have had as much money invested. Love the fact that it collapses down so small.
IronJ
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I have the same stromberg ladder for the rear bunk someone else posted...we have honestly never used the rear bunk for a bed so I can't attest to long term usage...but I tried it out myself and it seemed like it would work real fine!
I ALSO have the 3 step ladder I keep in the rear bathroom. That thing gets used a Lot!!..
Toy hauler ceilings are way up there!!! ..and the upper cabinets and a/c quick cool vents too! Lol
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I ALSO have the 3 step ladder I keep in the rear bathroom. That thing gets used a Lot!!..
Toy hauler ceilings are way up there!!! ..and the upper cabinets and a/c quick cool vents too! Lol
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How did that ladder work out for you?
beasleyrl
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We had to do the same thing on both our 2009 and 2016 Cyclones. Make sure you measure the height. We kept the 60" version when we traded our 2009 only to find the 2016 requires the 66" instead of the 60". Good luck!
