I recently purchased a travel trailer and am renovating it. I needed to do some repairs on the roof and painting of the exterior but didn't have a ladder of my own. I rented one a couple times but decided to just buy one. Being that the only time I need a ladder anymore is for the trailer I began searching for ladders for an RV / travel trailer. The way my trailer is designed there really is no good place to install a permanent ladder onto the it and still look decent. So, I wanted something compact but had no idea where to start. I had never seen or heard of this style of ladder before so it blew my mind when I found it. I'm a bigger guy so it took me some time to find one that is designed for heavier people. I have used this ladder several times so far and it isn't showing any signs of giving way. It flexes a little when fully extended but not enough to be concerning. I am 265 and it holds my weight when both climbing onto the roof and working on it with no issue. Great design and quality on this ladder.