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RTD SIDE LADDER
RAM PROMASTER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Van Cafe RTD Side Ladder. Finally gain access to the gear
you have mounted on the top of your van - securely and comfortably! The Van Cafe RTD
Side Ladder was designed with function in mind, but we didn't skimp on the aesthetics,
either.
Created in Fort Collins, Colorado, the Van Cafe Rooftop Deck system is the product of
years of manufacturing expertise. Here at Van Cafe, we are innovators, thinkers, creators,
doers and, most importantly, users! We love the outdoors and the idea of sharing experi-
ences and memories with our families, friends, and our customers.
As always, please reach out to us at
support@vancafe.com
with any questions.
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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing the Van Cafe RTD Side Ladder. Finally gain access to the gear you have mounted on the top of your van - securely and comfortably! The Van Cafe RTD Side Ladder was designed with function in mind, but we didn't skimp on the aesthetics, either.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Unboxing ..................3-4 Required Tools ................... 5 ProMaster Van Fitment ..............6 Installation Step - 1 ................7 Installation Step - 2 ................8 Installation Step - 3 ................9 Installation Step - 4 ................10 Installation Step - 5 ................11 Installation Step - 6 ................12 Installation Step - 7 ................13 Torque Specs ...................14... -
Page 3: Unboxing
UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS Hardware KIT contents HARDWARE BAG HARDWARE BAG M6 x 25mm button Head Screw M6 x 16mm #005990 button Head Screw #005991 M6 washer #004095 M6 wavy washer M6 Nyloc Nut #006006 #005989 HARDWARE BAG HARDWARE BAG M8 Washer LG M8 Washer SM M8 x 16 button head screw... - Page 4 UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS transit ladder kit CONTENTS PROMASTER rail - Upper PROMASTER rail - Upper left #006039 #006040 PROMASTER rail - mid right PROMASTER rail - mid left #006041 #006042 PROMASTER rail - lower Right PROMASTER rail - lower left #006043 #006044 PROMASTER ladder - outside pinch weld bracket...
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Page 5: Required Tools
UNBOXING AND REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED TOOLS 6MM ALLEN WRENCH 5MM ALLEN WRENCH 4MM ALLEN WRENCH 13MM WRENCH 10MM WRENCH RUBBER MALLET 1/4in TORQUE WRENCH *INCH POUNDS TAPE MEASURE STEP LADDER RTD SIDE LADDER - PROMASTER Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 5... -
Page 6: Promaster Van Fitment
PROMASTER VAN FITMENT THIS ladder IS DESIGNED FOR RAM PROMASTER 2014V-2022 RAM PROMASTERS 2014-2022 136in Wheelbase High Roof 159in Wheelbase High Roof 159in Wheelbase Extended High Roof RTD SIDE LADDER - PROMASTER Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 6... -
Page 7: Installation Step - 1
Insert the bungs in the ends of the tubes With a 4mm allen wrench, thread M6 with wavy washers into the holes *Make sure the VAN CAFE etched into the bungs isn’t upside down *Refer to page 4 for which rail goes where *Leave the screws loose, we’ll tighten them... -
Page 8: Installation Step - 2
M6 screws, lock nuts, and washers Install one step per section (Lower, Middle, Top) Pick where you want your ‘VAN CAFE’ step (the 5th step is roughly eye height) Fill in the rest of the steps *Tighten down just enough to engage the... -
Page 9: Installation Step - 3
INSTALLATION STEP Insert the grommet into the large holes in the outer bracket With a 6mm allen wrench and 13mm wrench, screw the inside and outside pinch weld brackets together *Leave assembly loose enough to fit over the pinch weld on the van *Torque specs on pg 14 RTD SIDE LADDER - PROMASTER Installation questions? Email... -
Page 10: Installation Step - 4
INSTALLATION STEP Install the bottom brackets on the pinch weld Once in place, tighten enough so that it doesn’t fall off Brackets should be 16.5” apart center-to-center or about 12” apart at the ends *Ladder was designed to fit anywhere behind the front door and in front of the rear wheel *Depending on where you install the ladder,... -
Page 11: Installation Step - 5
INSTALLATION STEP Head up your ladder and install the 3” T-Nuts Screw a M8 with washer into the inside hole on each T-Nut, leave loose enough to easily slide Visually line up vertically with where you installed the Bottom Brackets Inside screws should be 13.5”... -
Page 12: Installation Step - 6
INSTALLATION STEP Get back to the bottom of the ladder and lineup the Lower Rail Bracket with the holes in the Bottom Bracket Insert the M8 screws with small washers on both sides and Nyloc nuts in all 4 holes Tweak the ladder around to get the brackets centered and tighten down *Torque specs on pg 14... -
Page 13: Installation Step - 7
INSTALLATION STEP Align the steps on the ladder with the horizontal body-lines on the van Get the ladder where you want it and tighten down the Rail Bungs, Steps, Upper Bracket and lower Bottom Bracket RTD SIDE LADDER - PROMASTER Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 13... -
Page 14: Torque Specs
INSTALLATION STEP 1 ft lb = 12 in lbs RTD - SIDE LADDER TORQUE SPECS 1 Nm = 8.85 in lbs torque specs are in inch pounds 125 IN LBS 60 IN LBS TOP RAIL FLANGE SIDE RAILS & & 3IN T-NUT TUBE BUNGS 60 IN LBS... - Page 15 FINISHED! That’s it, you’re all done!! Time to climb up and down your ladder, make sure it's solid, then go on an adventure! RTD SIDE LADDER - PROMASTER Installation questions? Email support@vancafe.com page | 15...
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