Yahoo Message Number: 88337 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88337)
I purchased a 7 ft. aluminum folding ladder from a friend. It is the type that is sold at Camping World. It needs to be stored in a pass through bay due to its length.
I seem to remember someone commenting on storing it in a length of 4" square hollow vinyl fence post material. But I am not sure about the exact location and details of the mounting of the tube in the compartment.
Any ideas would be appreciated
Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure 30226
Yahoo Message Number: 88339 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88339)
Mine fit right next to the slide out tray in the large bay. Otherwise wasted space.
George
'04 Inspire (for sale) 51061
Yahoo Message Number: 88342 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88342)
Ive seen them in 4 or 5" tubes of PVC strapped to the side of a bay with plumbers tape. I' have also seen the screw in hangers being used attached to a 2 X 2 mounted to the wall.. Mine just sits on one side of a full length side tray by Slimslider.
TWI 2004 Intrigue 11731.
Yahoo Message Number: 88344 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88344)
I store mine in the smaller storage area, next to the sliding tray. Semi-easy to get in and out.
Another Item I recently started carrying is the standing platform or equipment table that I got with my Little Giant Ladder....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Little-Giant-Ladder-System-Work-Platform-Ladder-ST10104-/161025845957?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257de36ac5
Dave
07 Country Coach Allure 430 #31495 12 Jeep GC Toad Mountains of So Cal
Yahoo Message Number: 88346 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88346)
I store mine in a plastic 6X6 fence post cover that comes with post caps. My propane tank runs side to side the width of the coach. I fastened the plastic post cover along side the tank. Raise the door to the propane tank, slide the ladder into the 6x6 cover and push on the cap. I glued one cap one end and threaded a cord through the other cap so that I could pull it off.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348
Yahoo Message Number: 88381 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88381)
Thanks all for these good suggestions. I will investigate each idea.
Daron
Yahoo Message Number: 88893 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88893)
Hi Dan,
I want to buy a ladder and store it in the propane tank area. I'm trying to picture the fence post cover and how you fastened it to the inside of that area? Do you have a photograph? Thanks for the posts.
Michael 2007 Allure
Yahoo Message Number: 88902 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88902)
I store my 6' ladder in a 4" square fencepost in the propane bay (front bay, passenger side), store a 7' ladder on hangers in the 3rd bay back. The 7' double sided ladder will not fit in a 4" post. Also carry an 8' 2x12 that I can use as a scaffold using the 2 ladders. Can post some pictures if interested.
Judy n Joe
98 Intrigue 10578
Yahoo Message Number: 88906 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88906)
I have a 7 foot double sided ladder and as you say, it will not fit inside a 4 inch fence post, but I do store it in a 5 inch fencepost.
Marc
Wellington, FL
Yahoo Message Number: 88935 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88935)
Marc,
Did you purchase the 5" fence post from a fence installer? Is it PVC (rigid vinyl)? I have visited several home centers. None of them stock this.
I am still searching.
Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure 30226
Yahoo Message Number: 88936 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88936)
Marc,
Follow-up. Sorry for my last post.
I did a little research online. It appears that I was shopping the wrong stores.
5" square x 8' is available at a nearby Home Depot @ $24.97.
Daron
Yahoo Message Number: 88937 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88937)
Michael
Will get you a picture.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348
Yahoo Message Number: 88968 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88968)
I got mine from a fence supply company and they cut it to the length that I needed. I believe some of the box store items are more brittle and harder to cut to length.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348
Yahoo Message Number: 88970 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88970)
I also got it from Home Depot. No problem cutting it on a table saw with a plywood blade.
Marc
Wellington, FL
Yahoo Message Number: 88998 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88998)
Michael
Attached pictures of how I mounted the fence post cover alongside my propane tank. On each side of the post cover I have a 2X2 which goes across the coach. It fits tight enough that you can just lay the wood down on the metal cross members. On one end I screwed a framing clip to the bottom of the coach floor and the end cap to prevent the ladder from shifting horizontally. The post cover on top is used to store extra sewer hose as we will often drive in to a back in site in order to have a better view. The top cover was simply glued to the bottom cover with vinyl fencing glue. The ladder has been traveling in the compartment for 5 or 6 years with no issues.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348
Yahoo Message Number: 89016 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89016)
Dan,
At last I understand! I have been reading this thread about fence posts and folding ladders trying to work out how the hell you get a ladder into a post! I have not seen these type of ladders, can you give me a link to them? I have a telescopic ladder which also goes in half to form a step ladder, so I can get to the top of the coach or work around it to gutter level.
Thanks
Michael
2008 Allure 31683
Yahoo Message Number: 89076 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89076)
Michael
Google folding ladder and several sources come up; also, Camping World has them and calls it a double rung folding ladder. They don't look very sturdy and I was reluctant to buy one until I saw it actual use. I use it regularly to clean the windshield and have not seen anything which I would prefer over it. The storage issue is also big for me.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348
Yahoo Message Number: 89086 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89086)
It is plenty sturdy for me at 170 pounds. If you weigh a lot more that me it could be an issue but I doubt it. They are plenty strong, maybe a tiny bit more wobbly than others but quite adequate IMHO.
Marc
Wellington, FL
Yahoo Message Number: 89110 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89110)
Dan, I have only seen your reply in the latest as a quote. I get the digest daily and it seems yours was lost in the ether? Thanks for the heads up.
Michael
2008 Allure 31683
Yahoo Message Number: 91066 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91066)
Dan,
I know this is sorta old...but thanks for the pictures.. Seeing 2 square tubes...what do you keep in the top one??? Thanks
Dave
07 Country Coach Allure 430 #31495 12 Jeep GC Toad Mountains of So Cal
Yahoo Message Number: 91079 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91079)
This is a test by the Group Moderator to verify how to reply to a message THREAD (about Folding Ladder Storage). I will later document my findings. It appears to be a matter on where to click to read the WHOLE thread, or see an individual message view (sorted by message number) -- yes, message numbers still exist.
My concern is how to search the photo sections for the album or photo that has text (picture title, etc) associated with it
Herb
Group Moderator
Yahoo Message Number: 91095 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/91095)
Dave
Extra sewer hose. For a better view I will sometimes drive into a back in site and then need additional sewer hose.
Dan 2006 Allure 31348 C-9
Yahoo Message Number: 88358 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/88358)
Daron,
My stick ladder is stored in the propane bay above the fuel tank, slides right in. Just be aware of where the hoses and wires to the tank are, Have been using this location for 14+ years with no problems. Also use that space to store 4 other items.
Bill Dane 99 Allure 30326