Tips for Finding Supports for Mounting RV Ladder On Monaco RV

Question:

How to locate the supports on the back of the rv and what kind of fasteners are used..thanks...

asked by: Tom C

Expert Reply:

Only the manufacturer of the RV will be able to tell you for sure where the bulkhead is for mounting a ladder if you can't find it.

If you cannot see any evidence of support beams from underneath the back looking up then to be sure you would want to pull a piece of siding off to see if they are more easily visible.

You also might be able to locate them from inside. Otherwise you would want to get a schematic, if available, from the manufacturer. All screws connecting the ladder to the RV must be fastened to the RV’s sub frame or backing. If you are uncertain if your RV has backing installed, contact your RV manufacturer to confirm. It is unsafe to use a ladder that is not connected to the RV’s backing or sub frame.

expert reply by: Jameson C