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The storage of my GP Logistics 7' ladder in the pass through was just not working out. Had to almost pull everything out to get it out to use. So, along with some other posts regarding mounting a post under the RV, I came up with this. I wanted mine towards the rear and there wasn't a lot of room to work with being the outside propane connection is there, which I use a, lot. I had 9" to work with so shopping I went. All the metal L brackets I found were just too thin for my taste and with the 5" post, I needed something no longer than 2' for the frame mounting so I could mount it directly to the frame. Found these at Menards, https://www.menards.com/main/hardwar...984-c-9700.htm good solid metal, the larger hole is the one I used for all the mounting. Used one of the existing underside bolts on one side and relocated the one on the other side to line the post up. Mounted the two rear brackets and then used one of the post caps to locate and mount the forward bracket. Nice part about the holes being a little larger that the mounting bolts, I had some wiggle room to work with. Positioned the post in the brackets using a floor jack with a plastic bin under the post to hold in place while I marked the holes to drill and confirm final position. With the brackets still a little loose, I used 10-24 stainless panhead screws with washers from the inside going out, Did that because I didn't want the nuts inside to cause any hanging up. Drilled holes, post back up and installed then finished tightening the bolts going into the frame. Mounting is, SOLID. The ladder measured 7' 4' so I cut the post to 7' 6' giving me enough room to put 2' hard foam in each end. Decided rather than rivet the cap in, I used screws just in case I would have a reason to remove it. In the cap I used double sided tape to secure the foam on that end so it wouldn't come loose and decide to come out with the ladder. 
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