{"product_id":"stromberg-carlson-la-401-universal-motorhome-rv-ladder-250-lb","title":"Stromberg Carlson LA-401 Universal Motorhome RV Ladder | 250 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a rear-mounted exterior ladder to virtually any motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel with the \u003cstrong\u003eStromberg Carlson LA-401 Universal Exterior RV Ladder\u003c\/strong\u003e. A four-piece, trim-to-fit ladder rated up to 92.5 inches out of the box that installs against a flat or curved rear wall and mounts to the roof plus four standoffs. Available at The RV Surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Universal — Fits Flat or Curved Rear Walls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included \u003cstrong\u003eswivel castings orient two ways\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on your coach:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat rear wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — swivel castings turned left\/right to lock the ladder against side flex\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved rear wall\u003c\/strong\u003e — swivel castings turned fore\/aft so the ladder follows the coach's curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeld off the wall by \u003cstrong\u003efour 5-inch standoffs\u003c\/strong\u003e (two upper, two lower) plus \u003cstrong\u003etwo roof-mount brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Trim-to-Fit Sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips at \u003cstrong\u003e92.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e assembled height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrim the top uprights and the middle-to-bottom joint\u003c\/strong\u003e to match your coach's height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan be extended up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 additional inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, though the manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003edoes not recommend it\u003c\/strong\u003e — 92.5\" trimmed down is the safest configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong\u003e5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e spacing between ladder uprights and rear wall for the standoffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Weight Capacity: 250 lb Maximum (When Properly Installed)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the official Stromberg Carlson install manual, \u003cstrong\u003emaximum weight capacity is 250 lb when properly installed\u003c\/strong\u003e. \"Properly installed\" means \u003cstrong\u003eevery mounting screw anchored into the RV's structural backing or sub-frame\u003c\/strong\u003e — a ladder screwed into skin or foam is unsafe at any weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Locate Structural Backing BEFORE Drilling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse a stud finder or contact your RV manufacturer for backing\/framing locations before starting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvery screw must land in structural backing — \u003cstrong\u003eskin-only mounting fails\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse an \u003cstrong\u003eoutdoor sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e at every drilled hole to prevent water intrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInspect ladder integrity before every use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ What's In The Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) Top U-Shape Ladder Sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Middle Straight Ladder Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(1) Bottom J-Shape Ladder Section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(4) 5\" Standoff Assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) Swivel Castings (hinges)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(2) Roof Mount Brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e(28) #10 sheet metal screws + (6) #10-24 × 30mm bolts\/nuts + (2) #10-24 × 37mm bolts\/nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⭐ Tools You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#2 Phillips screwdriver • Hack saw or tube cutter • Drill with 3\/16\" and 1\/4\" bits • Masking tape or pencil • Adjustable wrench or pliers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.strombergcarlson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/LA-401_Installation_11-20-20.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLA-401 \/ LA-401BA Installation Manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Stromberg Carlson\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eModel: LA-401 (also available as LA-401BA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUPC: 767773517264\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: Universal exterior RV ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembled Height: 92.5\" (trim-to-fit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandoff Depth: 5\" from rear wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoof-to-CL Bracket Spacing: 12\" between uprights\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight Capacity: 250 lb (properly installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRear-Wall Compatibility: Flat or curved (swivel casting orientation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting: Roof brackets + 4 standoffs, into structural backing only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Stromberg Carlson","offers":[{"title":"Default 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