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Solution For Reaching Rear Ladder
Curious now that I have a RTT and swapped out my rear jerry cans for a swing out ladder, how do you step up to the ladder on a lifted vehicle and high clearance bumper?
I’ve thought about bring a step ladder but that gets a little big for carrying inside. Ordered the NFab hitch step, but that thing is a little big and sticks about an 1” beyond the spare tire, so too far out for my liking.
My other thought is to use a hitch without a ball and step onto that.
Curious what you guys use?
Also, side use is not an option for me with an awning on one side and a shower awning on the other side of the roof.
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10-07-2021, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by JPOVS
Curious now that I have a RTT and swapped out my rear jerry cans for a swing out ladder, how do you step up to the ladder on a lifted vehicle and high clearance bumper?
I’ve thought about bring a step ladder but that gets a little big for carrying inside. Ordered the NFab hitch step, but that thing is a little big and sticks about an 1” beyond the spare tire, so too far out for my liking.
My other thought is to use a hitch without a ball and step onto that.
Curious what you guys use?
Also, side use is not an option for me with an awning on one side and a shower awning on the other side of the roof.
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Dont have this issue but this solution came to mind. As you said a step stool would be bulky and hard to pack around and keep accessible.
How about a collapsible one? Amazon.com: Folding Step Stool - The Lightweight Step Stool is Sturdy Enough to Support Adults and Safe Enough for Kids. Opens Easy with One Flip. Great for Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Kids or Adults. : Home & Kitchen
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10-07-2021, 11:15 AM
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I think the folding one you linked would work. I had one of those a couple years ago, a cheap one from Aldi, and that broke after a couple dozen uses. The one in your link has a good weight limit. I’ll be ordering that today.
Thank you.
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10-07-2021, 11:16 AM
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What if you hung a mini step like a swing… two short ropes and a board from somewhere? Could bungie it up high and tight when not in use.
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10-07-2021, 11:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JPOVS
Curious now that I have a RTT and swapped out my rear jerry cans for a swing out ladder, how do you step up to the ladder on a lifted vehicle and high clearance bumper?
I’ve thought about bring a step ladder but that gets a little big for carrying inside. Ordered the NFab hitch step, but that thing is a little big and sticks about an 1” beyond the spare tire, so too far out for my liking.
My other thought is to use a hitch without a ball and step onto that.
Curious what you guys use?
Also, side use is not an option for me with an awning on one side and a shower awning on the other side of the roof.
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I have been thinking about something like this bolted to the bumper:
Amazon.com: Buyers Products - FS2797CH Large Folding Step : Automotive
Although honestly, I just grab the ladder rung and put a foot on the bumper and pull myself up. That being said I'm 6'1.
This is an option too, although it sort of eliminated the need for the ladder
Spare Wheel Step - by Front Runner | Front Runner
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