My Kingdom for a roof rack ladder for the Troopy!

Here is an old thread on it http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/Topic/41096/Access_LADDER_to_Troopy_roofrack.aspx
Or if you google troopy roof rack ladders it comes up with all sorts of options.
Not sure if any of this helps but best I could find.
There were some in Melbourne but guess you want something in NSW

Josh

Hi Boo Boo,
Jaram have fixed and removable ladders. Just copy and paste to view.
http://www.jaram.com.au/1.%20Roof%20Racks/Tracklander1.pdf
Col

Hi BooBoo, .....If you find one. your not going to climb it are you??


HAhahahahaha!


Cheers Axle

Have you considered one of these telesopic ladders..[url=http://www.supa-direct.com/] I have had one for few years and its been good. Im approaching its max load but I still feel confident on it

Boo Boo,

I also have a Troopy with a roof rack that I have the need to climb onto.
I have built a rear bar twin wheel carrier which means that when the spare tyre was removed from the back door.
I was then able to build a ladder that bolted to the rear door in the same place as the spare tyre bracket. The spare tyre bracket was removed and the same mounting bolts were used to fix the ladder.
This means I am able to climb the ladder that is fixed to the door to access the roof rack.

Wayne

Hang on for just a mo Boo Boo - I might have one that used to be on a Troopy in the shed - it went onto a roof rack though- I'll go and have a look


Cheers

Hi Boo Boo, I originally put a ladder on the side of my Troopy. It was a section of an aluminium ladder bent (with difficulty) to the body shape. See photo 1. It was a compromise between limiting the standoff projection from the body and having sufficient foot support. I had some concern that it may be damaged by passing trees etc. I was also concerned that it did not meet the legal requirements of projecting body parts. It worked well but eventually my toe-hold slipped on a wet rung and I was suspended with one arm on the ladder and the other holding a LPG bottle in mid air before finishing up in a heap and with a torn shoulder ligament! Sorry, didn't get a photo of that!
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So..... version 2 was another section of ladder on the rear door with sufficient stand-off for full foot engagement (and anti-slip tread treatment!). See photo 2. It is attached by fabricated mounts which hook over the door at top and bottom with only small SS screws to prevent sideways slipping. It was necessary to remount the rego plate and fit LED lights. I am happier with this arrangement.

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Boo Boo,

I needed a ladder to access my canopy roof so I went to a company that made up structures for industrial air conditioners including ladders to climb up and service them. I bought an aluminium off-cut ladder quite cheaply. It was only about 4' - 5' long but it was light and I found a spot to carry it. This may be an option. I just put some rubber on the sharp bits and leant it up against my canopy when I needed to get to the roof.

Regards,
Bob

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Once again I am impressed with the help I have received.