My Kingdom for a roof rack ladder for the Troopy!

Submitted: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:40
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I have just spent 30 minutes searching for a ladder to get to the basket on top of my troopy and could only find a Rhino folding ladder that doesn't appear to be suitable for a troopy.

Where can I get one?

Any help appreciated.

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Reply By: Member - Josh- Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:54

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:54
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
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:11

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:11
Josh

I went on the intenet and forgot about the archives.

Derrr.

I also went formal and used the words Toyota troop carrier with little luck.

Thankyou
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Reply By: Col WA - Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:57

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:57
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
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Follow Up By: Col WA - Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 22:02

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 22:02
Link didn't work sorry just go to Jaram and look under roof racks.
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:29

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:29
Col

I had a look at the site,but couldn't find ladders.

I'll have a better look later, although the telescoping ladders look good.

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Follow Up By: Col WA - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 15:25

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 15:25
They are under Tracklander roof racks.
The telescopic ladder does look good, but is another thing to fit into the car when not needed.
Good luck which ever way you go.
Col
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Reply By: Axle - Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:59

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 21:59
Hi BooBoo, .....If you find one. your not going to climb it are you??


HAhahahahaha!


Cheers Axle
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:23

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:23
Excuse me Mr BIG KNEE. LOL

I have climbed the three big trees in WA, and when I decide which ladder I'll climb that as well, or maybe I'll send the wife up the ladder.

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Reply By: ross - Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 22:04

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 22:04
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
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Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 22:11

Wednesday, May 04, 2011 at 22:11
Another vote for the telescopic ladder, we actually left the Shippshape ladder behind the last trip and just used the telescopic one. I could have sold a dozen of them as just about every one that saw it being used wanted one.
Was about $100 from an online store, extends to 2.4m and sorry can't remember which store it was.
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:32

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:32
I had a look at them on ebay and they look good.

My only question is did you get the one that met Australian standards or not.

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Follow Up By: Ozhumvee - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:42

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:42
Yes the one I've got does, I wouldn't have thought they could sell one that didn't comply as all ladders are covered under health and safety rules above two steps.
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Follow Up By: ross - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 10:27

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 10:27
Yes ,mine met aust standards,but it was slightly different to the one in the link I gave.
To not have compliance is a serious problem for the seller/importer if someone gets hurt.
Got mine from Bunnings ,I forget how much I paid.

Like OZhumvee says,people are amazed when they see them.Every time I get mine out someone makes a comment.
Mine is kept chained up while Im in the roof top camper.
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:15

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:15
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
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:26

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:26
Wayne

My spare is under the troopy, however I am looking at getingt a door like yours but I am looking at puting a small outboard on it.

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Follow Up By: Wayne (NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:45

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 08:45
Boo Boo,

You might not have to replace the rear door on the Troopy.

You could already have the captive nuts in the door. It might pay to remove the door trim and have a look.

Wayne
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:23

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:23
Wayne

Good point Ill get the trim off and have a look before I buy a new door etc.
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Reply By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:02

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:02
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


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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:21

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 09:21
Boo Boo,

There's a ladder made by TJM to suit a TJM tradesman roofrack in the shed - yours if it's any good to you - fits onto the side of the rack. I'm in Tamworth if that helps.

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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 07:30

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 07:30
John

Sorry for the delay in answering, but I have been away from the computer for a few days.

I have tradesman bars on the troopy so good chance it will fit.

I will be able to come up to Tamworth in the next two months or so.

I will send you a mm when I am coming up, thats if my timing is not to long for you.

I live in Scone, but we are travelling a fair bit.


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Reply By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 10:18

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 10:18
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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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:29

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:29
Al

I'm a bit disappointed that photos weren't taken, but I am impressed with the ladder on the back.

Did you do it yourself?

Oh by the way the wine was quite good for $3 a bottle. I am going to buy another dozen before we go home.

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Follow Up By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:55

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:55
Next time I'll have the camera handy BooBoo!

Yes, I made and fitted it. Just one small shortcoming....... I have an attached awning on the rear of the roof-rack so it makes it a bit more difficult to access the rack when the awning is up. Can be done...... just have to unhook one corner but it is better to plan ahead. Ah well, can't win 'em all!!

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Reply By: Member - Robert R1 (SA) - Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 22:12

Thursday, May 05, 2011 at 22:12
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.

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Reply By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:41

Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 08:41
Thanks for all the suggestions.

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

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