Cargo Trailer Conversion Series: Ladder Install

[@braaap690]

Nice work on the ladder!

[@tom_olofsson]

Well done. Clear voice too. Thanks.

[@thongnguyen-ye9hk]

I like your idea to glue a 2x4 into the sheet. Very smart. Thank you.

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

Why didn't you use a pair 2x4 vertically ? I would think that would support weight better and less on exterior sheeting... I like that push bar idea! When clamps won't work..😁. Excellent!

[@getaway_man]

Well I wanted to use as little lumber as possible. More wood/bracing = less insulation in the wall cavity. Your method would work great otherwise and likely be usable immediately. I believe once my bracing is secured to the osb wall paneling which will be secured to the trailer frame, it will be plenty strong. Ideally I would have welded in some square tube but sadly I don't possess a welder or the necessary skills at this time 😢

[@wowyummyyy]

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[@peterdement]

Consider pocket screws from the wood backing into the aluminum studs.

[@getaway_man]

That’s not a horrible idea…I hadn’t considered that. I’m not sure it’s necessary once the wall paneling is back up and bridging the studs but it couldn’t hurt!

[@christopherk1878]

What’s the folding ladder company?? Thanks

[@getaway_man]

Recpro.com www.recpro.com/rv-ladders/ I did end up getting one of the their ladders and I plan to eventually install it on the front of the trailer, so stay tuned for that.