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[Eldough]

Wanted to see if I could get some info on how people with roof top storage access it? Recently put a yakima box on top of the FWC and having a hard time balancing on the wheel to put stuff in...especially if it's heavy. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Wanted to see if I could get some info on how people with roof top storage access it? Recently put a yakima box on top of the FWC and having a hard time balancing on the wheel to put stuff in...especially if it's heavy. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

I don't have storage on top but i do carry my canoe.When i need to get on the roof i use the foot holds on the back,they work as good as anything this side of a ladder.

Frank

[DirtyDog]

When i had a rocket box on the top I carried a ladder.

[Dughlas Stiubhart]

I carry a small ladder when I have lots of stuff on the roof-rack. Click below.

[TGK]

I purchased a "folding" ladder at Camping World about 12 years ago when I had my first FWC. I needed a ladder to reach the outer window storm flaps when the top was up as the camper was mounted on my 4x4 Ford Super Duty. It is a 6 foot straight aluminum ladder the hinges in the middle of the rungs, collapsing to 6' x 4" x 3". Extremely compact. I also used it when tying my canoe down to the Yakima racks in the front and rear of the camper. I no longer have the 1998 FWC but just purchased a Grandby Shell this spring and still use the ladder for access to the sides and front area of the roof that I can't reach from the folding rear steps.

Check this Camping World link for the free standing "step" ladder version that folds down to a size only slightly larger than the one I have. They may still sell the "straight" ladder version that I have, but not on line. I've gotten alot of use out of this over the years. It rides comfortably inside the camper on the window sill.

http://www.campingwo...ng-ladders/2922

TK

[Eldough]

Thanks All! Would rather keep the 'stuff' to a minimum, but maybe one of these would work? Tire Step Has anybody had any experience? Might not be tall enough, but definitely more stable.

[K6ON]

Thanks All! Would rather keep the 'stuff' to a minimum, but maybe one of these would work? Tire Step Has anybody had any experience? Might not be tall enough, but definitely more stable.

Those work great, I use one when I need to work on the engine as I have a lifted truck. Try JC Whitney...you'll find them a lot cheaper

[RobNE]

Thanks All! Would rather keep the 'stuff' to a minimum, but maybe one of these would work? Tire Step Has anybody had any experience? Might not be tall enough, but definitely more stable.

I have a wheel step, bought it off Amazon for, I believe, around $20. Adjustable, it works great. I can just get stuff into my Yakima rocket box from the step (6'1" tall, with an Eagle) and I can easily load my whitewater kayaks on the top with the step, so no need to carry a ladder.

Probably the best thing about them is the dual use as a table when you are sitting in camp chairs under the awning. I keep meaning to cut out a small piece of plywood to make it a 'slightly' bigger table and smoother.

you can't go wrong.
Rob

[BSS]

I might try one of those tire steps.

Continuing to climb up that tire with ski boots on is not gonna end pretty.