Roofracks, Ladders and Roofboxes Forums

VanManWomanTwins

As a Newbie to motorhoming can we pick your brains Exclamation

We have a problem in trying to fit a roofbox to an Autohomes Highwayman, it appears that I need to fit a Fiamma Imperial 'Galary Type Rail', then a Fixing Bar Kit, then bolt the Roof Box to that, any comments on this so far Question

Having the overkill Roof Rack will also be a benefit for carrying kayaks, another facility I need.

Now comes the next problem, the ladder, if I fit a ladder up the back of the motorhome can I then walk on the roof of this motorhome Question

Or can I walk on the Galary Rail and Fixing Bar Kit Question

I am not light by any means Exclamation

I need to have access to various areas of the roof for access to the Roof Box and for tieing down the kayaks.

Another problem does occur with this ladder solution, the vehicle is rear entry and we occasionally use a stand alone awning, if this was fitted we would need to disconnect the awning to reach the roof, not a problem I suppose but what other solutions are there Question

At the moment I carry a DIY Ladder about and lean it against the side of the roof for access to the home made but not well fixed Roof Rack fitted by the previous owner. Can I use a standard Fiamma folding ladder as a traditional lean it against the wall ladder? I have thought about a Telesteps ladder but the £250 price tag is a bit steep Exclamation

If anyone has any ideas or knows of any other commonly used solutions to the whole minefield of Roof Boxes/Racks/Access Ladders you will make us very
Very Happy

Cheers
HighwaymanWomanTwins