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Surco Exterior RV Ladder - Aluminum - 97" - 250 lbs

Surco Exterior RV Ladder - Aluminum - 97" - 250 lbs

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Universal RV ladder works on almost any RV. Pivoting brackets and swivel hinges accommodate contoured roofs and sloped, curved, or angled walls. You can also trim the ladder legs so it'll fit a shorter RV or camper. Great Prices for the best rv ladders from Surco Products. Surco Exterior RV Ladder - Aluminum - 97" - 250 lbs part number SP501L can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Surco Products RV Ladders - SP501L

  • Exterior Ladders
  • 8 Feet Tall
  • Aluminum
  • Surco Products
  • Silver

Universal RV ladder works on almost any RV. Pivoting brackets and swivel hinges accommodate contoured roofs and sloped, curved, or angled walls. You can also trim the ladder legs so it'll fit a shorter RV or camper.


Features:

  • Ladder attaches to the back or side of your RV or camper so you can easily access the roof
  • Universal design is a perfect fit on most RVs
    • Trimmable legs can be cut to fit the height of your RV
    • Hinges allow the ladder to bend around angled or curved walls
    • Integrated mounting brackets pivot to fit the contours of your RV roof
  • Grooved stepping surfaces give your shoes the traction they need
  • 4 Standoffs can be positioned along the ladder to help keep it secure to your RV
  • Durable and lightweight aluminum construction with bright-dipped, polished finish is rustproof
  • Bolt-on assembly and installation with included hardware - drilling may be required
  • Made in the USA


Specs:

  • Overall dimensions: 97" tall x 12-3/4" wide
  • Arm width: 17" wide
  • Standoff length: 5"
  • Tube diameter: 1"
  • Weight capacity: 250 lbs
  • Ladder rating: type 1
  • 90-Day warranty


Surco Exterior RV Ladder

Your solar panels or AC is on the fritz on a hot day, and you need to quickly climb to the roof to look at them. Or perhaps there are leaves and branches on top and you want to brush them off before retracting the slide outs to head home. This exterior ladder attaches to the rear or side wall of your RV, camper, or motorhome, so you can safely access equipment on the roof for maintenance and cleaning. And because it's made of durable aluminum construction, it won't rust when it rains during a camping trip or snows when your RV is in storage during the off season.


Prepping for Installation

First, choose which wall you want to install the assembled ladder. Traditionally, this ladder would mount on the back, but you can also mount it onto the side, especially if your RV has a rear awning. And for this ladder to be safe to climb, you'll need to install it onto the studs in the wall. If you're unsure where the studs are, use a stud finder (not included).


Fits Any RV or Camper

This ladder has a universal design because you're able to cut it to fit just about any RV or camper. Just measure the height of your RV to see how tall of a ladder you need. Then use a tube cutter or hacksaw (not included) to trim the ladder until it's a perfect fit.


Surco RV Ladder Installation

Then the ladder bolts onto the roof and wall of your RV with the included mounting hardware. If the ladder isn't a direct replacement, or if your RV doesn't currently have a ladder, drilling will be required.


Surco RV Ladder Pivoting Brackets

You can pivot the mounting brackets at the top of the ladder to ensure it sits flush with your RV roof, even if your roof is curved in the back or on the sides. This allows you to position the angle of the ladder so that it remains parallel to the back wall of the RV. If the roof is curved on the sides, trim the vertical section of the arm furthest away from the side of the RV, which will eliminate the difference in the slope between the arms of the ladder.


Surco RV Ladder Hinges

The included hinges connect the bottom and middle sections of the ladder. If you're installing this ladder onto a sloped or curved wall, these hinges give the ladder some flex around that wall. Once you've connected the ladder, tighten the hinges down.


Surco RV Ladder Standoffs

Then position the 4 included standoffs (or ladder supports) along the ladder to help keep it secure to your RV when it's being climbed or when you're driving to the campsite. Drilling into the ladder is required to mount the standoffs. If you're installing the ladder onto a straight wall, the standoffs should be placed closer to the hinges to prevent flexing. And you can add additional standoffs (SPN-416 - sold separately) for even more stability.



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Surco Exterior RV Ladder - Aluminum - 97" - 250 lbs - SP501L

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (48 Customer Reviews)

Universal RV ladder works on almost any RV. Pivoting brackets and swivel hinges accommodate contoured roofs and sloped, curved, or angled walls. You can also trim the ladder legs so it'll fit a shorter RV or camper.

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I broke my ladder backing into my shed (rookie mistake). I started looking up new ones from the maker of my camper, but didnt have a lot of luck short of calling and asking. I thought, I'd just order this one, because It was cheaper, and I wouldn't be as mad at myself if it didnt fit. Well, I got it in, and the feature if how it coupled meshed so close to mine, I didnt have to remove the top part, which may have made the screws strip. It works flawlessly today as when I installed it a year ago! Thanks, E-trailer!



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We bought a ladder for our RV since it came without one, it was very easy to install and could not be more happier with it, Joey

Joey

7/20/2018

it works great, we had a bad storm and blow off the top of our AC unit and the only way up was the ladder so we are very happy with it,



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SP501L Ladder set
Just on a year ago
I bought a new to me motor home. At that time it did not have a ladder and enquirers revealed that there was a 6 mounts wait time with a price tag over $1000.. So I acquired 2 ladder kits and some attachments and behold the result for about $300.



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I was initially disappointed that etrailer did not have a black one when I ordered the ladder, so I had to take a unpainted one and paint it myself. This may have been a blessing because my paint looks excellent after a year! Overall, the ladder is fine, however, it’s a little shaky up by the roof mounts…they are not very robust….roof mounts need to be formed with a heavier gage aluminum.



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The service was exceptional. The person I worked with(KIM) was very pleasant and very efficient. I cannot say enough about my experience thanks to KIM.



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The ladder worked well. It was not a perfect fit for my camper but it works well and I am very satisfied.



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Ladder kit provided everything needed to install as it wasn’t a factory replacement. Sturdy built, we are very pleased with the quality of the hardware.



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Terrible why was I asked for all the RV info. And I get a universal ladder that didn't fit right and had to so end extra money firbit to work. Even more, I could have been offered replacement parts for the original ladder.which would have saved me more money.

Etrailer Expert

Sierra K.

1/7/2022

All of our RV ladders are universal fit and may require some modification. We still encourage people to use our fit guide to just be sure if there is any custom fit products for their vehicles. Our accessories and parts section can be difficult to sort through if you are not sure what you are looking for. You can find RV ladder parts here:



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Best price for this quality ladder. Excellent customer service, fast expedition. Thank you very much.

Meilleur prix pour cette échelle de qualité. Excellent service client, expédition rapide. Merci beaucoup.



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Solved a problem that no one locally could. It took me a year to find this ladder for my 2000 RV 5th wheel. We bought our RV used last year. The original ladder was on it when we bought it, but the dealer removed the original before delivery to put on another customers RV that was complaining about theirs being broken. We didn't know for a few weeks and it has taken us since then to find this solution. You might want to advertise to RV dealers. (Rockport, TX)



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This ladder is not UNIVERSAL , brackets did not line up at all. Fortunately, I had it installed so they used brackets from existing ladder to retrofit.

Michael G.

3/20/2021

Like I said, not universal. Has to adjust brackets to lineup. Otherwise very sturdy. Keep in mind will need help installing.



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This ladder appears to be quality material. Because it is made to fit a variety of RV's, it takes a little time to size and cut the 3 psc ladder. But once it is sized, seems pretty easy to mount on your RV. And I'll add that etrailer has more RV/trailer parts at a better price than other vendors. That's why I always come first to etrailer and usually find what I need. Great outlfit!

Alexander V.

12/21/2020

Works and looks great.



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This unit was as advertised and a breeze to install.Hopefully I won't bend up this one.



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Superb assistance from the folks when I called with questions before I ordered. Ladder was shipped ahead of schedule. Arrived a day early.
Easy installation and was just the thing I needed to replace my broken ladder.
Would definitely recommend these guys.



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Excellent service when ordering ladder, highly recommend extension with ladder on Tiffin Open Road.



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Ladder requires a couple hours to custom fit. Instructions are poor with very limited or no description of parts. Once installed, the ladder is reasonably secure.

Charles

6/7/2022

After on year of use, this ladder has held up well and is quite study



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The ladder was quite straightforward to install. I had to make some modifications to my RV to cover up the old holes and accept the new ladder. However it was my choice to improve my RV and not the ladder itself. I would recommend it.



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Worked Perfect



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Great selection! Even had a video to make sure we had the right item and gave us a great tutorial on installation. Very reasonable prices. We placed order and it arrived right on time. This is a full-service company.



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I ordered an RV ladder and some extra hinges for it. I placed my order on Saturday AM, and I had the package on the following Wednesday PM, free shipping. That is really good time. I know eTrailer would ship as described and on time ! Go guys !!



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My order was all about a new RV ladder. All I can say is lickity-split. The order went lickity-split, and it arrived lickity-split. If you want it now then with etrailer it is lickity-split.



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I have a 2007 Monaco Diplomate. This ladder is narrower so it doesn't match the existing mounting holes which is a problem for me. I'm going to disassemble the one I purchased and use some parts to repair the original.



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Good instructions for installation. Product was a suitable replacement for the factory original.



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It went together nicely. Was able to splice two supports on support legs to make them longer. Just used longer bolts(screws).



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Product is just as described. Easy to install; perfect replacement for my old ladder.


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