Roof Ladder Replace or repair

[dbfirefighter]

Just bought this 07 Diplomat SKQ in June.  I bought the RV this way and would probably be okay with not fixing it but the wife wants it done. I got an estimate just to buy a replacement OEM ladder.  Just over a $1,000 with shipping for both upper and lower ladder.  I did not get the lower ladder with the RV so even if I fix it by getting some tubing bent, I still need the lower. The the shipping was approximately $350 and each ladder was about the same. Shipping just the lower would be still be $350 to ship. 

Anyone know of where I can get the exact replacement cheaper or the lower matching ladder?

Any advice.

[Ron Shantos]

Since you are close to Lake Tahoe you might check with a boat sales or marina that can bend tubing for a boat Bimini or tower.  The size of the tubing may be different from that of a standard bimini tubing but they can order the correct size and bend it to match your ladder.  Looks like you only need one side.

Just a thought..

[Tony G.]

If it was me I would remove the broken piece. Measure the whole piece. Buy the aluminum pipe. Take it to a shop that has a pipe bender and have them replicate the good one. You have all the hard to get parts still on there.

[Paul J A]

https://www.strombergcarlson.com/