Roof Ladder

Marinna

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Has anybody seen any roof ladder solution that wouldn't compromise the cargo window? or at least it can be easily removed (like really really easy) when I want to open up my window?

I love cargo ladder but I havn't seen any proper design so far, including the one from Sequoia. All the designs looks bad.
 
I've never understood the rear ladders. If you have a good running board or sliders that are wide enough to put a foot on, in my experience this gives way better access to the roof, as you can easily step up onto the rear tire from it. On my (ex-) 4Runner I can reach more than half my rack from either side, but I can only really access about 35-40% of it from the rear. I've never actually seen someone hop up onto the roof rack of their midsize SUV, nor can I think of many reasons to.

To answer your question, haven't seen many options yet, should be within 6-12 months.
 
So far I've found the rear tire to be a perfect step when accessing my rooftop cargo box.
 
Guys, there's a step built into the truck already, it's right under the rear seat on both sides.
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I would want to see somebody practicing his/her climbing skills to ascend from that step to the roof rack. Definitely doable and even more so fun to watch
I mean, I can touch the opposite roof rail while standing on it, but I am 6'2". I guess I wasn't anticipating anybody actually wanting to get onto the roof as I can't think of a use case for standing on the roof. But if you actually want to get onto the roof, not just have access to it, then I guess get a side mount ladder like the new defenders have.
 
Guys, there's a step built into the truck already, it's right under the rear seat on both sides.View attachment 11900

That step is awesome. Such a nice thoughtful design touch. It will be the perfect spot for tossing/grabbing skis from the roof box.

For summertime camping, when Iโ€™m doing a bit more โ€œstrategic packingโ€ in the cargo box, stepping from there up onto the rear tire gets me into the sweet spot.

(Iโ€™m also 6โ€™1 so I do recognize that shorter people are absolutely going to have a hard time here)
 
I mean, I can touch the opposite roof rail while standing on it, but I am 6'2". I guess I wasn't anticipating anybody actually wanting to get onto the roof as I can't think of a use case for standing on the roof. But if you actually want to get onto the roof, not just have access to it, then I guess get a side mount ladder like the new defenders have.
I was only making a joke.

These steps do never for me. and I doubt the rock slider on FE will be useful as "roof step" even for taller people
 

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I saw a Tire step on Amazon that is shaped like a large opened up "L". Two legs sit on top of the tire and extends out 10" inches or so, then there is a platform which is supported by the other half of the "L" to the ground. Folds flat for storage and doubles as a small table when used out the back of the hatch. Great design but I'm not willing to pay 80 bucks for a steel version.

I have ordered some extruded alum and am going to attempt a DIY version.
 
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