The average RV ladder can handle – 250 pounds or 113kg – of weight so mounting a bike rack and a couple of bicycles to your roof ladder should be fine … just make sure you check your ladder’s weight rating first.

However ensure you fasten the bikes securely – use extra straps if you need to – so they aren’t jiggling around while you are driving … and damaging your roof -ladder.

Ladder Mount bike racks are a great, easy-to-use option, especially if they feature a pivoting arm which allows you unfettered access to the ladder … AND ease of attachment and detachment of your bikes.

The other good thing about the ladder mount is that they tend to be pretty lightweight.