The 2012 model Kontiki did not come with a ladder fitted a standard, but so typical of me, I was soon missing this accessory, previously fitted as standard to the other motorhomes I have owned. I never thought to order this as a factory fit opton when placing the order for the ‘van, but on our trip to Rome in November, it was clear that this was a mistake…

Primarily, the ladder is used to gain access to the roof, so this makes the daunting task of cleaning the roof a lot easier but also allows access to the satellite dish and for those wishing to carry items on the roof, this task too is facilitated.

The new ladder in the locked, upright position.

We do have one other use for our ladder when away on tour though…….laundry! Either a line fastened from the ladder to a nearby tree or, our folding clothes airer clipped over the ladder! I like the folding clothes airer as a place to drop the towels etc but am not so keen on the airer being clipped onto the motorhome through an open window!