I just ordered the CVT ladder as well. The Vegas location says “closed until 8/5” so I called and spoke to someone at the Bend, OR office who helped me order. 20% off right now, which was a pleasant surprise.
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So what was your final cost with shipping?
Nice $20 less then why I paid.
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Does anybody have intel on the V2 Ladder with the Mantis Claw? For some reason my brain isn’t understanding how the “Mantis Claw” interacts between the camper and the ladder.
@Mike_GFCUSA a shop vid or pictures of it use would be bitchen!
Video coming this week. It’s super badass, a lot more robust and cleaner than anything else on the market by a huge margin.
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yup! Works for both.
-g
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I think the Mantis Claw should work fine with the V1 camper. It’s compatible with the V1 ladder and the mount just attaches to the extrusion, which is the same on both campers.
@GFC Ladders have a lot of play and moving around when climbing up and down plus the movement of the truck when using it. Especially when you’re parked on uneven ground. What prevents the claw from popping out when seated in the groove of the mounting hardware?
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Sweet! I maybe shoulda watched before asking lol
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Do you have pics of the ladder attached? Was curious how the ladder attaches to the mt hood bracket? Thx
This is so good! How did you attach?
some pan head screws up through rung and into the wood
we got the CVT ladder and mounting hardware for v2 but nuts were too thick to fit rail, and nuts looked too long. Did you have that issue? If you did, what did you do about it?
Reviving this thread. Haven’t gotten my camper yet but am really excited and getting all my ducks in line. How is everyone storing their ladders when not in use? I’ve got a Decker drawer system so I’m imagining it being annoying to climb into my truck bed to access the tent. I’m planning on using the ladder a majority of the time.
TIA
If you’re set on something collapsible, there are plenty of options online, but most don’t come with the kind of attachments you’d need for a secure fit. That’s where some DIY can come in handy. Pre-cut pipe insulation on the rungs is also a game changer for comfort, especially if you’re using the ladder a lot.
If you’re considering alternatives, a solid step ladder might work for you. They’re super versatile and don’t require as much tweaking.