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Ladder Carrier Ideas

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by jldilley, Nov 17, 2014.

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  1. Nov 17, 2014 #1
    jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    Hello everyone! I'm looking for ideas on how to mount a ladder carrier to my new flatbed and would like your input. How did you mount your ladder carrier? Did you buy a kit or just buy some brackets from Home Depot? My trailer has some pre-drilled holes that would work well and I thought of just aquiring some steel and bending it to shape at my buddy's forge. Any way, I'm interested in hearing how you approached the problem. As usual, any advice is appreciated.:biggrin_25520:
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2014 #2
    Passin Thru

    Passin Thru Road Train Member

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    I just strapped mine to the rails between the frames, there are crossmembers to put it on. No one stole it because no one looked under there.
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2014 #3
    jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    Hmm. I never considered that someone may want to steal it.
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2014 #4
    MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I put a little giant type ladder on top of a toolbox.
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2014 #5
    Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

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    Might try reading thru the thread " tips and tricks of flatbedding"
    There was some good pictures and ideas.
     
    Flightline, Nov 17, 2014
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    MJ1657 Thanks this.
  8. Nov 18, 2014 #6
    barroll

    barroll Road Train Member

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    I just threw mine in my sidebox. Might try to move it to the bulkhead eventually.
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2014 #7
    jldilley

    jldilley Medium Load Member

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    Great tips, everyone. Thanks for the feedback.
     
    jldilley, Nov 18, 2014
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  10. Nov 18, 2014 #8
    fortycalglock

    fortycalglock Road Train Member

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    Mine sits between the chain holders in the chain trough of my headache rack secured by a ratchet strap.
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2014 #9
    n3ss

    n3ss Heavy Load Member

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    I stick mine behind the passenger seat. That thing cost like $120, no way I'm leaving it exposed to the elements and the thieves.
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2014 #10
    MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    My thoughts on a ladder is if its not convenient to get to you will not use it as much and you will take chances that might get you banged up.
     
    MJ1657, Nov 18, 2014
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