lv2rom
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I don't care what the ladder rating is....its weight support is only as good as the guy?? that ran the screws into what?? on the particular day it was installed (late Friday)??.....Since that is something I'll never know..I don't trust any of them......Brian
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adondo
Pasco, Washington
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You could be like me... 6' 6'' and 320 lbs. If I even try to climb a light duty aluminum RV ladder, I don't even leave the ground... the ladder just pulls down to me! 
I just pack a telescoping extension ladder. That works.
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LarryJM
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davidj54 wrote:Mine has a label either under one of the rungs or on the side rail that states load capacity of 300#. It's anchored to the RV at 8 places.
Same here and it's below the bottom rung on the ride side rail looking a the ladder. Mine is rated a 300# and is also anchored in 8 places, six on the back and two on the roof.
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Skip and Norine
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CHV_FRK wrote:I judged mine by stepping on it and watching the flex. Then I bought a 20 ft ladder and a lad-lock. Works well.
That's EXACTLY what I did.
Our Class A ladder is rated (as many Class A ladders are) for 300 pounds, but I NEVER use it to get on the roof. Not because I weigh 275 pounds (under the "limit"), but because the flex I saw concerned me.
I now carry a Little Giant 17' ladder (54 pounds) and strap it to the RV ladder when we're on the road. When we're camped, I remove it from the RV ladder to avoid the constant stress.
ps: as previous respondents have noted, almost all of the RV ladders carry a weight limit sticker (usually near or on one of the lower rungs). you just probably missed it.
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martipr
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Yep, I just missed it. Found it near lower rung on side rail with printing (about 4 point) on the backside. It is rated at 300 lbs. I am below the limit but just barely, don't think I will try to test the mounting. Thanks for all the replies.
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larryandpaula
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Just wondering if anyone that heavy should be going on the roof of a rig, anyway!? DH is 230# and he gets 140# me to go on the roof for cleanings and inspections and maintenance. I don't mind since I have a better eye for detail, anyway.
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