Ladder ? for LR3 (but prob same for any Rover)

[rs7trout]

I have an LR3--I often travel with one of the large thule rooftop carriers. I typically access the rooftop box by standing on the rear tire! Which although it works--when you need two hands to take something out--well it's not feasible without falling off! It just doesn't seem like a rear ladder would help as the box extends to the front of the roof.

Anyone figure out a better ladder or system for accessing a roof top carrier??

Thanks
Ron

 

[Houm_WA]

There are several aftermarket ladders available....

 

[rs7trout]

Thanks but all the ones I've seen so far are for rear mounted ladders with the exception of the Rhino which attaches to one of its roof top baskets--which I don't use.

 

[Houm_WA]

Ahhhh....yeah I've seen no side-mounted ladders.

 

[LandyAnderson]

I use this...and it works pretty well.

https://rightlinegear.com/moki-door-step/

 

[33CHINACARS]

I know this is a L322 not a LR3 but you may be able to do something like I did . I had a bar made up to go between my roof rails . From that I hand a folding aluminium ladder . Top end hooks over bar , bottom of ladder rests against the tyre. I'm short of leg & had to stand on a milk crate . But ladder works better .I have a large Thule Roof top box Hope you get the idea

Cheers Gary

 

[rs7trout]

Thanks--definitely makes sense--seems like the only viable alternative!!

 

[rs7trout]

Thanks Landy--I thought about that device--it would work in the front door section but the back doors have an angle--not sure the device would work there---have you tried it in the back door sections??

I use this...and it works pretty well.

https://rightlinegear.com/moki-door-step/

 

[Mx468]

Get a step tool which goes over your tire.
https://www.etrailer.com/Nerf-Bars-...W4PCf-iiYBFG80FTaGGkJa3pb2tJU_fBoCUN4QAvD_BwE

 

[rs7trout]

Thanks-thought about those-I'm 5'8" it looks like most of those wheel steps only go about half way up the wheel--for now--I just step up on the wheel to get to the cargo on top--awkward as I have to hold on with one hand to balance-thus the reason for looking--just don't think the wheel step would give me enough height--but I think I'll try and simulate that height with a stool or chair--hey it might work!