I went to Menards today and they have a nice one on sale for $99. I can't remember the brand name right now.
I forgot to measure how far apart my stringers are under my trailer this morning. I want to make sure I can stow it under there.
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Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by MJ1657, Mar 24, 2013.
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I seen that one today at Menards. They are all basically the same ladder, each store just has a different name for them. That one will do the job, but be careful keeping it under the trailer. The road grime and salt will ruin it really fast.MJ1657 Thanks this.
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I know it will be tough on it but its the only place I have to put it.
My opinion is if I have a easy to use ladder i'm more likely to use it instead of taking a risky climb up on something. If I have to get a new one every so often so be it. Beats taking a tumble. -
I had a telescoping ladder and wrapped it in a heavy duty garbage bag to keep the road grime out of the mechanisms
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Get one that will extend above any load you haul. A 13 foot long ladder is dangerous when you have to get on top your 13'6" load. Mine is 17'. Even though I don't like heights, I feel fairly comfortable as I can keep a grip on it, as I either step off of it, or get on it, at the top of a load. Mine is on top of my one 4' tarp box.MJ1657 Thanks this.
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I use a folding ladder it stands about five feet all folded up but can extend out to 17' tall was likr $120 at Wal-Mart best $120 ibe ever spent but since my knee surgeries I can't climb and jump off loads like I used too
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Thats my plan
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I have the Werner 13' folding as well and have had it strapped to my headache rack for a while. I almost always put it on my step and then climb, so 13 is enough for me.
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make sure to check the weight rating. most i've looked at say 200 or 220 pounds.
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You been watching me at the scale house?
I swear it said 215!SHC and Blind Driver Thank this.
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