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08-15-2015, 04:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Elgin
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #15975
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Ladder Replacement Suggestions?
Well I had a senior moment and backed up the trailer too close to the house. The ladder bent in just below the upper stand off support and cracked. So my question is, should i order a replacement from Keystone/dealer or are there aftermarket alternatives that are perhaps a bit sturdier that the stock ladder?
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2013 3900FB
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08-15-2015, 05:06 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: stockton
Posts: 405
M.O.C. #11457
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Same senior moment as you. But, took to a welding shop who can weld aluminum. They charged me $80 to put a rod inside of the existing tubing, then straightened and welded where the bend was. It is stronger than before due to the inside tubing.
Dealer wanted over $500 to replace with factory.
I couldn't find any after market ladders where I could use existing holes.
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08-15-2015, 06:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
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Agree, take it to a welder who an tig weld aluminum and you will be far better off. John
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08-15-2015, 10:18 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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If I was going to fix it, i'd do as said above. At 250# with big feet the OEM ladder has never been an option. We carry one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Giant-L...ustable+ladder
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