Ladder
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Topic: Ladder
Posted By: granpod
Subject: Ladder
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 2:33am
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How about adding a ladder on the back of the RPod to allow easy access to the roof? On 182, ladder would need to be segmented. ------------- GranPod 2013 RPOD 177 2012 Chevrolet Colorado |
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 6:41am
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While the roof can handle a person, it is possible the back can't. The side walls are metal framing and the front & rear is wood framing, it is likely they would need to add bracing - and therefore more weight - which they wouldn't do since one of their selling points is the low weight. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 8:26am
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What would you do with access to the roof? I know there are maintenance issues up there, but, to me anyway, those don't seem to justify carrying a ladder around all the time. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 9:12am
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I agree, all the maintenance can be done at home. ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 9:20am
| Agreed...if I have to do a hasty repair on the roof in the field...I'll pull my TV along side and use it for a platform to work from. |
Posted By: Budward
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 11:13am
Ditto! There isn't space or weight capacity for any storage pods.... ------------- 2014 179 Towed by a 2015 Ford Transit Diesel Supervised by a German/Aussie mix and a Labradoodle! |
Posted By: David and Danette
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 2:46pm
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The r-pod does not have a walk on roof as some campers do. Our Vibe does not have one and I think teckntrek may have said it best that lite weight campers generally do not. The Lance trailers are the only fairly lite trailers I can think of with a ladder. It would be nice for washing the camper but I think a folding step ladder would make more sense or like as been mentioned a vehicle parked a long side. ------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 19 Sep 2014 at 5:33pm
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The pods may not technically have a walk-on roof, but it will handle the weight of an adult. My new camper has a walk-on roof but I'm not sure yet how I'm going to get up there since it is 10.5 feet off the ground! ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: HuronSailor
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 12:18pm
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http://www.homedepot.com/p/Xtend-Climb-12-5-ft-Telescoping-Aluminum-Extension-Ladder-with-225-lb-Load-Capacity-Type-II-Duty-rating-770P/203024227?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cBase&gclid=CKmDt-Wc9cACFcm_4AodKl4AZw&gclsrc=ds
------------- .: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 22 Sep 2014 at 2:01pm
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Interesting, compact so it can go on the road for slide-out roof inspection or emergency access if something goes wrong up on the main roof. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: NormanHill
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 9:35pm
| You folks sure trashed his idea for a ladder. I thought this blog was to let FR know what we'd like to see added? |
Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 23 Sep 2014 at 10:12pm
| Well that, but its also about solving real problems using a collective brain storm to develop plausible real time options. |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2014 at 2:48pm
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I think the community in general just pointed out that it may not be possible, or necessary, unlike the big rigs that do have ladders.
And like Podster said, the natural flow of conversation led to alternatives that will work if you really want to get up there (move the TV next to the pod, and collapsible ladders). ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Appocalexx
Date Posted: 02 May 2015 at 1:42am
| A full custom roof rack would be nice on these things, just might add it to my things to do for mine down the road. it would be nice on a clear night/day and have a brusky up there, im wanting to do the same thing to my EX one day. It has already been done and no wieght is distributed to the roof, metal framing is just welded/bolted to the frame up sidewall and built platform on top, im sure it can be done if not alraedy done by someone with a simular trailer or even rpod |
Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 05 May 2015 at 7:35pm
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I guess in AK you don't need A/C so that pretty much leaves the whole roof open for a rack, might not be able to use the bath vent if it was mounted to close to the roof. Keep the weight lite and you may be OK. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: Oldgeezer
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2016 at 2:50am
I wish car washes had ladders on the side wall so one could climb up and be able to wash the top of the Pod! We live in an apartment complex with no access to faucet for washing her. 
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Posted By: Ziggydog
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2020 at 11:52pm
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If you had a solar panel or two up there, it could be beneficial to acces them to set up a z frame for better angle. Also, if you developed a leak during a longer trip, it would be nice to be able to reseal. |
Posted By: Ziggydog
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2020 at 11:55pm
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I think a ladder is a good idea, for access to solar panels, A/C
and to fix leaks on the road. On most layouts, a Ladder could easily be mounted on the DS, behind or in front of the wheel. |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2021 at 5:36pm
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I use one similar to this when I need to access the roof. It collapses to a relatively small size that can easily fit in the Pod while traveling. https://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Telescopic-Portable-Adjustable-Extension/dp/B07MV7BLFX/  ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2021 at 1:59pm
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I've used those, but they scare the bujeezus out of me! ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: TheBum
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2021 at 2:10pm
The only scare I get is when collapsing it. I just have to make sure I keep my fingers below the rungs. ------------- Alan 2022 R-Pod 196 "RaptoRPod" 2022 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x4 Three cats |
Posted By: campman
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2021 at 2:13pm
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+1 to GG, I have had one for years and think it should be OK for emergency rpod roof access but I would suggest not to try to go any higher.
I got onto our house roof once using it and really had to be careful getting down as the wobbling was quite ummm, "unsettling"...and remember to check all the connection point plastic pieces before each use, I have one bracket that cracked near the top step. Safety first! Andy ------------- Andy and Laurie '16 F150 5.0 4X4 w/factory tow pkg '21 RP192 "If the women don't find you handsome...at least let them find you handy!" Red-Green |
Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2021 at 2:34pm
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Each year, there are more than 164,000 emergency room-treated injuries and 300 deaths in the U.S. that are caused by falls from ladders. Most ladder deaths are from falls of 10 feet or less. http:// www.nachi.org/ladder-safety.htm - http:// www.nachi.org/ladder-safety.htm - https://www.nachi.org/ladder-safety.htm ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2021 at 6:57pm
That being the case make sure you are at the top of a 12' ladder or taller and don't forget the parachute.  ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: offgrid
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2021 at 1:08am
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I broke my hip falling from the second step of a ladder onto concrete. Hairline fracture so not a surgical candidate. 6 weeks in a wheelchair instead.
So +1 to LA, height isn't the issue, getting the right ladder for the job and using it properly and with deliberation is. I can't imagine a reason I would ever again get on a ladder that was not actually fit for purpose. There's nothing on top of an rpod that's worth breaking a hip or dying for. ------------- 1994 Chinook Concourse 1995 RV6A Experimental Aircraft 2015 Rpod 179 - sold |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2021 at 10:25am
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I once fell from a forty foot ladder. When I hit the ground, it wasn't really much of an impact and I didn't even feel any pain. I was really lucky I was only on the first rung. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mamcaloon
Date Posted: 21 Jan 2022 at 1:36pm
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We cover our Rpod when we put in storage for the winter and getting the cover over the top with the AC and antenna is always a challenge. We have used a length of PVC pipe with one end covered so it doesn't tear the cover but it's still a challenge to get it over everything on the roof while standing on the ground. I think that small retractable ladder is the answer to our problem and likely better than having FR install a ladder on it because we can place the ladder where we need it to be to reach over the AC and antenna. ------------- M&M 2016 183G 2015 Toyota Sienna XLE |
Posted By: anniefranz
Date Posted: 30 Aug 2022 at 9:25am
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I will carry a ladder with me so I can sweep off the top of the slide before I retract it. ------------- Anne |