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03-16-2012, 07:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
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M.O.C. #639
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I have my ladder mounted and another tube
After needing another adition to the monty I decided to install a ladder rack under the monty this will hold a 8/16 foot extention ladder I also installed a new tube for sewer hoses and guieds.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
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03-17-2012, 01:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: South Shore
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Nice addition, I imagine once you get used to having it with you it would be difficult not having a ladder. Looks like it would be real handy.
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2011 GMC 4X4 dually CC, 6.6 Duramax with Allison Transmission. Formally 2001 Montana,2007 3400RL Montana, presently 2018 3401RS Alpine.
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03-17-2012, 03:18 AM
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Site Team
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Looks like a great addition! How is the ladder attached and how is it released for use?
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
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03-17-2012, 04:04 AM
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Montana Master
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No front clearance issues?
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
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03-17-2012, 04:30 AM
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Montana Master
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Looks great, where did you get the tubes and the covers for the tubes?
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03-17-2012, 04:51 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Santa Fe Springs
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M.O.C. #639
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I had a 2 hangers made out of 3/16 X 2 inch wide strap, and welded a mounting bracket so it could be mounted to the frame with stainless bolts and Nilanuts so it wont unscrew. I had a A frame ladder but it was unstable on uneven ground 4 legs verses 2 and I can get to the roof if needed a lot safer, the OEM ladder is ok, but hanging my chairs and a ladder on it looks like a bit too much for the OEM ladder. LOL I am Trailer Trash 2 but realy dont want to push that name to the limmit.
As for clearance? there are none the front legs are in there normal position which is lower than the ladder by a inch.
if you notice the tubes it seems they have changed the way the door opens, instead of that heavy spring pull and turn, to a nice spring loaded thumb lift latch, I might get another to match the new one.
securing the ladder to the bracket is simple a 1/4 inch pin through the bracket and ladder the kind with the ball berrings that go in whe a button is pushed. and a bike lock .
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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03-17-2012, 06:05 AM
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Montana Master
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Looks Great. I don't think they would be any lower than the newer dropped frame.
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03-17-2012, 09:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
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M.O.C. #11455
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Trailer Trash 2
I had a 2 hangers made out of 3/16 X 2 inch wide strap, and welded a mounting bracket so it could be mounted to the frame with stainless bolts and Nilanuts so it wont unscrew. I had a A frame ladder but it was unstable on uneven ground 4 legs verses 2 and I can get to the roof if needed a lot safer, the OEM ladder is ok, but hanging my chairs and a ladder on it looks like a bit too much for the OEM ladder. LOL I am Trailer Trash 2 but realy dont want to push that name to the limmit.
As for clearance? there are none the front legs are in there normal position which is lower than the ladder by a inch.
if you notice the tubes it seems they have changed the way the door opens, instead of that heavy spring pull and turn, to a nice spring loaded thumb lift latch, I might get another to match the new one.
securing the ladder to the bracket is simple a 1/4 inch pin through the bracket and ladder the kind with the ball berrings that go in whe a button is pushed. and a bike lock .
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Thanks, for some reason I couldn't get my mind around how to do it.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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03-17-2012, 10:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
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Time will tell, but I have two sewer hose tubes mounted there on the Monty and they are both now black from road spray, dirt, oil and gunk. If I had a ladder there I wouldn't dare touch it until I had spent half a day de-greaseing it. Now our Monty does have the Drop Frame so things are lower to the ground which may make a difference. Anyway Hope your ladder stays cleaner than our sewer tubes.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-17-2012, 12:44 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Santa Fe Springs
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M.O.C. #639
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mhs4771
Time will tell, but I have two sewer hose tubes mounted there on the Monty and they are both now black from road spray, dirt, oil and gunk. If I had a ladder there I wouldn't dare touch it until I had spent half a day de-greaseing it. Now our Monty does have the Drop Frame so things are lower to the ground which may make a difference. Anyway Hope your ladder stays cleaner than our sewer tubes.
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Good point about road dirt, I guess if that happens I can always mount the ladder between the two tubes, or move the tubes forward and put the ladder in the rear of the tubes they will shield them from road dirt.
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03-17-2012, 03:25 PM
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Montana Master
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Yep, that might help, as my front tube is really black and yukey, while the second is nearly as bad. We solved by buying one of those folding step ladders that are about 4"x4" when folded. Serves it purpose when we need it and it stays clean in the Basement.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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03-18-2012, 04:09 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Ringgold
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See what a sheet metal shop would charge to make a C shaped piece to fit the inside of hanging brackets. Just slide it in place and screw it down a few places, and drill the holes you need to secure the ladder inside. Should keep the road spray off all but the very ends, maybe even get door ends made.
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03-18-2012, 07:55 AM
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Montana Master
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M.O.C. #639
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by GA Mountaineer
See what a sheet metal shop would charge to make a C shaped piece to fit the inside of hanging brackets. Just slide it in place and screw it down a few places, and drill the holes you need to secure the ladder inside. Should keep the road spray off all but the very ends, maybe even get door ends made.
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Great idea, I'll will remember that if cleaning become a problem its a lot easier than relocating everything, it will allow me to slide the ladder in on one side, and not have to do it from below 1/2 at a time ( left side then lift into the right side).
Don
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03-18-2012, 08:01 AM
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Montana Master
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Looks very nice. Unfortunately, your setup won't work for those of us with JT Stabilizing systems.
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03-18-2012, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tom S.
Looks very nice. Unfortunately, your setup won't work for those of us with JT Stabilizing systems.
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Yes thats some of the problems we seem to have putting one thing on makes it a challange doing something else. but thats what makes being on this forum so great, there is always that fabracater that will come up with an idea that will work.(Brainstorming) I have seen some great stuff on the MOC, including some good sugestions for my ladder rack.
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