alan0043 Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Hi Everyone, I would like to buy a telescoping ladder to take with me in the trailer. I have a 5th wheel trailer. I have a few questions. I know that there are several different brands out there. I would like to know what brand are you going with. I have read some reviews on line but I would like to hear from people actual using a telescoping ladder. Some of the reviews talk about pinch points on the ladder. What else should I be aware of ? What height do you think is best ? Open to all input, Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I have a Werner. 300lb capacity. Unfolds and extends to about 10 feet, I think. Never been pinched by it. Got it at Lowes several years ago. Fully extended I can just about get to the top of my 5er with one or 2 rungs left over. I don't like using the top rung ever. I can't see how anyone can be pinched by one of these unless you're careless. If it is too heavy to fold standing up, lay it on a side and push the pins in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 I discarded my telescoptic and got a Werner. Really like the Werner. Fits in stage bay also Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertMiner Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 Love mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) I have three of the telescoping "step ladders." The big one is a Little Giant. Heavy, pricey, and the best by far. Best weight rating too. When yer on the wrong side of 300#, that matters. Next is the Werner from Lowes. Pretty good. We keep it at the house. Last is the POS Louisville from Home Depot. Stay away from it. All can pinch you if you're not paying attention. We also inherited a telescoping ladder ( I believe this is what Alan was asking about) from our daughter and her hubby. It was one that goes out one section at a time, up to about 13'. Bottom three rungs were broken, and they were throwing it away. I took it apart and made a nice 10' out of it. It will be going the camper for the smaller member of the team. We've not tried it yet. Edited December 29, 2019 by rickeieio Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushidog Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I bought one of these about a year ago at Walmart after looking at the lighter weight telescoping ladders. It fits in the storage area under my motorhome just under my fresh water tank perfectly. It's a little heavier at 25 lbs but has less flex and is way sturdier, (rated for 330 lbs) especially on uneven ground. The wide rubber feet give added stability top and bottom and don't scratch my RV. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ktaxon-12-5FT-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Step-Ladder-Platform-Extendable-Scaffold-Ladder-Aluminum-7-in-1-Extension-Step-Lightweight-330LB/589037158?athcpid=589037158&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVUB&athieid=v0&athstid=CS004&athguid=6da4ee66-6df-16f54499bd4ad3&athancid=null&athena=true Chip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 By telescoping ladder, I assume that you mean one like the first picture and not like the second one? I have never really trusted the telescoping ones like the first picture, but have known many that do. The ladder that I have had in our RV for many years is different from either of these but is a folding one and not telescoping. What I have carried for nearly 20 years is the 7' compact ladder like this one. It fold up into a square of about 6" each side and 7' in length. Quote Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesa Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I went with this one seems very well built https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LAHCOQ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Mike Foster 2020 Transcend 221RB 2017 Chevrolet 2500 HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markandkim Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 I have that one and love it. And I'm a big guy. Just look at the ratings. Quote Retired USN Engineer 2020 Ram 2500 Bighorn 6.7 Diesel 2014 Crossroads Zinger 27RL (Traded) 2022 Grand Design Reflection 315RLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted December 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Hi Everyone, This is all great info. Please keep posting. I will take a look at the ratings. Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Something to remember about the ratings: The higher the rating, the better stability the ladder will have. A lower rating may support the load, but it will flex more, and be more prone walking. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) A bit off topic: 30 yr FF here. Don't trust a/the "built in" (factory) ladder which comes on many RVs - especially 5th wheels! Very bad "climbing angle". However, it is useful for a "tie off" at the top (on one side) for your telescoping (or?) ladder. BTW - the city I worked for had a Little Giant among the ladder "choices" on our Truck (Ladder) Companies, long before Werner was available. (And *no* "telescoping" ladders, LOL.) . Edited December 30, 2019 by Pappy Yokum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted December 30, 2019 Report Share Posted December 30, 2019 Our Little Giant was way too heavy to take in our RVs. Linda Sand Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted December 31, 2019 Report Share Posted December 31, 2019 I had a telescoping ladder ,it was fine until it got scored /damaged ,the locking mechanism then became unreliable. A light sanding /smoothing helped for a while ,all in all is was too easily damaged and a tiny scrape rendered it dangerous .Once it started to retract while I was on it ,my hand was trapped by a rung and the roof of the trailer ,my weight prevented me from freeing my hand which was jammed . kind of funny now scrapped it ,(we called it the ladder of death) Quote 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Yokum Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 10:43 AM, sandsys said: Our Little Giant was way too heavy to take in our RVs. Linda Sand The telescoping ladder "Mesa" posted would be a good alternative. Just remember, the old (FD) saying when lowering a ladder with sections: Fingers and Toes! For the telescoping ladders - you only need worry about......"FINGERS!" Be sure to have (careful) "practice sessions" - no matter which one you choose! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted January 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 19 hours ago, hone eagle said: I had a telescoping ladder ,it was fine until it got scored /damaged ,the locking mechanism then became unreliable. A light sanding /smoothing helped for a while ,all in all is was too easily damaged and a tiny scrape rendered it dangerous .Once it started to retract while I was on it ,my hand was trapped by a rung and the roof of the trailer ,my weight prevented me from freeing my hand which was jammed . kind of funny now scrapped it ,(we called it the ladder of death) Hi Ralf, I'll have to tell me the story in person when we all get together in Tenn. All the info has been great. If anyone has any more info, please post it. It is helping with a decision. Al Quote 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 1:43 PM, sandsys said: Disregard the quote box.. I don't know how to make it go away. Al, You don't need to be concerned with ladder weight, but safety is at the top of the list. Go get a Little Giant. Long after the sting i=of it's cost is gone, you'll appreciate the quality. Quote KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 4 hours ago, rickeieio said: Disregard the quote box.. I don't know how to make it go away. Al, You don't need to be concerned with ladder weight, but safety is at the top of the list. Go get a Little Giant. Long after the sting i=of it's cost is gone, you'll appreciate the quality. If you get a Little Giant get that kick step thing. It makes standing on the ladder MUCH better. And the thing that comes with it lets your ladder straddle a window that might otherwise be in the way of your project. We used both but particularly the platform. https://www.littlegiantladder.com/collections/home-top-accessories/products/2-accessory-bundle Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 6 hours ago, alan0043 said: Hi Ralf, I'll have to tell me the story in person when we all get together in Tenn. All the info has been great. If anyone has any more info, please post it. It is helping with a decision. Al yup had a eternity to contemplate a weight loss program Quote 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLRam1 Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 12/29/2019 at 6:59 PM, sushidog said: bought one of these about a year ago at Walmart after looking at the lighter weight telescoping ladders. It fits in the storage area under my motorhome just under my fresh water tank perfectly. It's a little heavier at 25 lbs but has less flex and is way sturdier, (rated for 330 lbs) especially on uneven ground. The wide rubber feet give added stability top and bottom and don't scratch my RV. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ktaxon-12-5FT-Heavy-Duty-Multi-Purpose-Folding-Step-Ladder-Platform-Extendable-Scaffold-Ladder-Aluminum-7-in-1-Extension-Step-Lightweight-330LB/589037158?athcpid=589037158&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVUB&athieid=v0&athstid=CS004&athguid=6da4ee66-6df-16f54499bd4ad3&athancid=null&athena=true These are a pain to setup and take down if you have not had one. Quote Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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