I DO THINK A TELESCOPIC LADDER WOULD BE USEFUL

[nutty123]

Im loving our new T6 but the only thing I do think VW should of thought of is a telescope ladder as I think using the seats will aventually make them flimsy. Anyone got any ideas ?

 

[GrannyJen]

Im loving our new T6 but the only thing I do think VW should of thought of is a telescope ladder as I think using the seats will aventually make them flimsy. Anyone got any ideas ?

Some threads to be going on with.


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https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/access-to-roof-bed.7960/#post-70007


https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/accessibility-of-upstairs-bed.6034/#post-52628


https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/how-to-get-upstairs.961/#post-6878

 

[Cwoods1405]

http://www.maxxcamp.de/en/shop/products/228_ladder.php

Very expensive but purpose built. Tried telescopic found it a bit rubbish

 

[Tetley2]

We use a telescopic ladder and find it much easier.
Maplin used to sell them for £14.99 but I believe they stopped selling them a while ago.
A similar ladder that extends up to 2.1m is available for £69.95 at another online camping & campervan store.
More expensive models are also available elsewhere but ours does the job.

 

[GrannyJen]

I got one from Amazon, paid about £30 for it and yet another accessory that I do not use.

The faffing around to stow it, un-telescope it, get on it, get off it ..... was just too much compared to be foot on a seat squab, another foot on a backrest, a squiggle and a squirm and in.

A lightweight purpose-made designed to be stowed would be brilliant, but I doubt feasible.

 

[fred]

I think using the seats will aventually make them flimsy. Anyone got any ideas ?

It won't

 

[Teejay]

Im loving our new T6 but the only thing I do think VW should of thought of is a telescope ladder as I think using the seats will aventually make them flimsy. Anyone got any ideas ?

Quick and cheap solution, step folds flat and fits in the rear of the seat.

 

[California Dreamin]

I had a look at the maxxcamp ladder linked above. The photo implies that it would only work the front seats fully forward (as it would otherwise be limited by the armrest). Has anyone got good/ bad experience with it - I don't really want ot be limited as to which seats are rotated/ or their position if at all possible? Such a lot of cash for a ladder (and they are snowed under so very very slow to process orders at the moment). Still liking the simplicity of the box Teejay1

 

[GrannyJen]

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Quick and cheap solution, step folds flat and fits in the rear of the seat.

And the nice thing with those steps is that they fit in the passenger door pocket

I used to carry one to help Mum get in and out.

 

[RedCali]

We have a telescopic ladder - it is quite heavy but we find it does make access much easier and using it feels much more stable (ie safe) than balancing on the seat or a stool - but it probably depends on how confident and agile you are at lowering yourself down.

 

[Borris]

My worry about standing or putting anything on the front seats to aid access is will it damage the electric seat elements?

 

[AndyFromTheBrac]

My worry about standing or putting anything on the front seats to aid access is will it damage the electric seat elements?

No, it won't. Just take off your stilettos first


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[Pete M]

I'm guessing the front seats have been put through there paces with a crash test dummy or two so standing on them isn't going to do much harm, then again I'm a bit of a racing snake at ten and a half stone with big feet!

 

[Lulu]

I've got a ladder which splits in half, so stows away nicely. Quite pricey, but makes it very easy to get upstairs! From Calitop.de

 

[Alan]

There has been casualties to the arm rests through standing on them that's been posted on here before,but don't lets get involved in what ones weight should be inorder to do so
Being a somewhat of a trapeze artist myself I don't have problem

 

[Italiahorse]

Keep it simple.

Search Results for rope ladder |

www.force4.co.uk

 

[Italiahorse]

Keep it simple.

Search Results for rope ladder |

www.force4.co.uk

 

[Roger Boeken]

vwcampershop in netherlands has some interesting new products . One of them is a foldable ladder :
http://www.vwcampershop.nl/en/campercentrum-specials/532-stairs-pop-up-roof.html

here is another option :
http://www.jomy.be/en-be/Specialty-ladders/Retractable-ladders/Jomy-Stickladder

 

[Hotel California]

@Italiahorse , very nice find ....
Don't need it ( yet ) but seems perfect cheap an takes up not much space.
Even a DIY handyman could make it by himself using wooden steps and a rope ....

 

[julianjdj]

This is what I did. The original version worked well,

https://urbancraftuk.wordpress.com/2016/05/05/great-step-up/

and I also made a few improvements recently:

https://urbancraftuk.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/enhancements-to-great-step-up/

 

[Nigel hawkes]

You may have solved the problem by now but I posted this on the forum when I first got our Cali, we've used it a lot now and it works well for us.

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/diy-ladder.12919/

 

[sidepod]

Just sleep downstairs!

 

[Hotel California]

Just sleep downstairs!

Exacly my thoughts , if the time comes i need a ladder getting me in the top bunk , i'm selling .....

 

[WelshGas]

I sleep downstairs now. Personally we find it more comfortable. Dab hand at making the morning cups in bed.

 

[GrannyJen]

The only ladder that I take with me is in my stockings