Yep, got to agree Mike. A real ladder would be 6" wider. Might conflict with a layout (window), but, I use sliced and diced pool noodles on my ladder and rain spouts to protect my rv covers from ripping out here in Colorado where it get's pretty darned windy too. After I get those installed on the ladder verticals, there's barely enough room to get my two sized 9 shoes on a rung when I drag the cover up. Getting down really stinks too. Gotta be a better way. GD, thoughts?