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| hojji firemaker (Hojjifiremaker)
Registered Member Username: Hojjifiremaker Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2008 Posted From: 67.142.162.35  Rating: N/A |
I really want to put a roof access ladder on the back of my MCI 102a3, but the engine/radiator bay door prevent me from doing the standard traditional mounting... I have considered a split ladder, but think it may be too weak, especially if sections of it are connected to only the thin metal doors... A folding one would be good perhaps, if it folded up high enough... Connecting to the roof seems like the only really sound place to mount it... Any ideas? someone must have done it by now... | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 974 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.79.142  Rating: N/A |
With all that cargo space? A nice, compact extension ladder that's at least three rungs higher than the roof, is the best thing to have with you. You can add rings on the side or rear of the bus to tie the ladder to, for extra stability. The ladder would come in handy for fixing upper marker lights, windshield seal leaks, etc.... all the things that a rear mounted ladder would be totally useless for. Walmart, Home Depot, etc sell great multi-adjustable ladders that can also be used as scaffolding. I have one, and when I worked on my side windows, it was absolutely fantastic! Remember that the rungs should extend over the roof height by at least three rungs!     | ||
| Debbie and Joe Cannarozzi (Joe_camper)
Registered Member Username: Joe_camper Post Number: 182 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 98.212.104.155 Rating: N/A |
I have see a Prevo-Liberty conversion with a split roof ladder up the back just as you described. The bus was for sale on line if I can find it I will pass a photo along. | ||
| FloridaCliff (Floridacracker)
Registered Member Username: Floridacracker Post Number: 418 Registered: 7-2004 Posted From: 97.101.146.143 Rating: N/A |
I am with JohnMC9 Get a portable ladder so you can move it where you need it. No additional leak points added by drilling holes. Can be used for other things like getting to windows, awnings...etc. I am pretty agile, but I like being able to put a ladder where I need it. Walking back and forth on a 40' bus is not my idea of necessary fun. Those collapsable ladders are really nice. Cliff | ||
| clint hunter (Truthhunter)
Registered Member Username: Truthhunter Post Number: 419 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 24.129.232.219  Rating: N/A |
my old electric trolleys had fold out step/handholds on the side, mounted to a bit of frame channel for strength. Might be on alternative, but I found them a lot more discomforting to use than a secured step ladder. I have seen many rear engine / rear radiator stick'n'staples with a sectioned rear ladder, should be plenty of them in the scrap yard by now. | ||
| ED Hackenbruch (Shadowman)
Registered Member Username: Shadowman Post Number: 151 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 70.192.253.121 Rating: N/A |
I use a Telesteps telescoping ladder that takes up very little space....and since MCI 5As only have 2 bays that is important to me. |