The Stromberg Carlson LA-102 bike rack and LA-104 chair rack attach to a suitably mounted exterior RV ladder with 1-inch round tubes. They share rack-to-ladder mounting hardware but use different support arms and straps. Use the factory assembly instructions to identify the correct component before replacing a bracket or securing strap.

Original ladder rack installation drawings

Stromberg's LA-102 bike rack instructions (PDF) show the left and right support arms, ladder backer plates and transport straps. The separate LA-104 chair rack drawings (PDF) illustrate the chair support arms, locking pins and securing strap.

Check the actual ladder tube diameter and supporting structure before using either carrier.

Compare bike and chair rack versions

Model LA-102 bike rack LA-104 chair rack
Maximum load 50 lb total, up to two bicycles 50 lb total, up to four folding chairs
Arm measurements 13-inch arm reach; 9-inch maximum between cradles 7½-inch chair support arm span
Mounting 1-inch round ladder tubes 1-inch round ladder tubes
Transport restraint Bike cradle rubber straps Chair retaining strap with buckle

Complete racks and product photos

LA-102 — Aluminum two-bike ladder rack

Stromberg Carlson LA-102 aluminum two-bike ladder rack product photo

Carries up to two bicycles, 50 lb combined maximum. For round 1-inch RV ladder tubes; arms fold aside and secure with pins.

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LA-104 — Aluminum folding-chair rack

Stromberg Carlson LA-104 aluminum folding-chair rack product photo

Carries up to four folding chairs within a 50 lb maximum. The 7½-inch arms and securing strap are intended for chairs rather than bike frames.

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Manufacturer replacement hardware numbers

Part number Description Model
1LA-102-A Rack-to-ladder attachment hardware LA-102 and LA-104
7386-4102 Replacement bicycle cradle rubber strap, sold singly LA-102
1LA-102-PAD Light-gray bicycle cradle pad, sold singly LA-102

The manufacturer lists these replacement items separately. Bike-rack cradle pads and straps should not be substituted for the chair-rack securing strap.

Mounting and transport checks

Both racks use left and right mounting assemblies clamped to the exterior ladder, with the brackets located above the ladder treads. Secure the retaining pins whenever the rack is in use or when the ladder is being climbed. Attach the transport strap around each load, keep bicycles or chairs within the RV's width, and ensure that they do not obscure tail lamps or sit directly in hot exhaust flow. Check all fasteners periodically.

These racks do not increase the load capacity of the exterior ladder or its wall mounts. Confirm that the ladder itself is securely fastened to structural backing and capable of handling the added transport loads. For the ladder, hinges, rungs and stand-offs, see the LA-401 and LA-401BA exterior ladder guide. Browse RV ladders and accessories for related products.

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