Access LADDER to Troopy roofrack??

I guess it depends on how much you use the rack, we only used our troopy for weekends away about once a month and 2 or 3 extended outback trips a year, but we always opened the little door, stood on the step, then up on the false floor which was just above the interior mudguard height and then up on the spare tyre, We aren't tall but found it ok, you do have to watch the spare tyre when it is wet as it gets slippery.

I have made quite a few over the years for Troopies. and put them on the LH rear behind the mud flap, attached to the lower sill and bottom of the roof rack.

They will add to the width of the vehicle and snag on close shrubs etc. From memory the ladder would be about 200mm wide for the rungs.

I use a bushranger quickstep and fit it over the rear tyre .

www.bushranger.com.au/quickstep.php

I've added a step to the small (LHS) door on top of the housing for number plate lights. Just an L shaped bracket from 2 mm steel bolted to the door behind that housing. This provides the missing step in the ladder - from bumper to this step to top of spare wheel to roof. Bit of a stretch, but works well.

HTH

John

Couldn't do without mine.

Got it sent over from Jaram in WA. Goes on the side near the rear wheel (either side) - simple adjustable clamps for rack and bolts into sill behind rear wheels( drill 3 holes). Very light.
Do a pic if you want. Hassle to store the bushranger I thought and being lazy.....
John

Yep I got one from Endee Metals here in Perth. Its aluminium, it goes on the small door. I've had it for a few years now. Cost just under $200 with me fitting it which was easy. There's only one thing to be aware of and that is you don't pull yourself up with it as doing this will pull the window frame out thus the rubber seals won't be sealing.

Signman,

Have a look at the back of my Troopie. When I made the twin wheel carrier I removed the bracket that held the spare onto the back door. Using the captive nuts in the door I made a ladder that fitted to the back door.

The door must be closed when using the ladder so that the weight is not just taken on the hinges. I had it on the 75Series and have now transfered it to the 78Series.

It was not hard to make but this being the first one took a little time to make. If you would like more info or some photos MM me.

Wayne

if you are interested in a role out ladder let me know and i will have a look at my roof rack tomorrow, it role out from under the roof rack and folds down and sits on the rear step or the tow bar so nothing obstructs the rear doors.

Mattie

Hi Signman

Re Ladder

I made my own mounts on left hand side just behind the door give me your email and ill send you some pics

Glenn