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Thinking about purchasing a 22ft ladder

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Ford L8000, Jan 30, 2014.

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  1. Jan 30, 2014 #11
    fortycalglock

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    Mine are both Werner's bought from Home Depot.
     
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  3. Jan 30, 2014 #12
    Ford L8000

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    How much did those set you back, if you don't mind me asking?
     
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  4. Jan 30, 2014 #13
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    You'll have all the tools you "Think You Need".

    There will always be something else it'll be handy to have when you're broke down on the side of the road!
     
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  5. Jan 30, 2014 #14
    Allow Me.

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    An 8' ladder works fine. To get on top, you place the ladder on your catwalk. Easy to store also.
     
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  7. Jan 30, 2014 #15
    Ford L8000

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    True, I realize that Murphy's law applies to trucking just as much as it does in the Army lol
    I'm planning on going to work for TMC, and at that time, will see what truck specific things I may or may not need.
     
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  8. Jan 30, 2014 #16
    MJ1657

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    I carry a little giant type ladder that extends to 15 or 16 feet if I remember right. I would not be without it. I store it on too of one of my tool boxes. I got it at Menard's for around $100.
     
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  9. Jan 30, 2014 #17
    fortycalglock

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    $100 for the small one at $230 for the big one if I remember right. I have 20' vaulted ceilings in my home, so that is the reason for the big one.
     
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  10. Jan 30, 2014 #18
    Ford L8000

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    That's not a bad price at all, the one I was just looking at on home depot's website collapses to a pretty small size and it was $94.00.
     
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  11. Jan 30, 2014 #19
    GasHauler

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    What makes you believe your be driving a flatbed and working at TMC? Please do not tell me it's because you have a pre-hire letter. I think you should wait and buy your needs when you actually need them.
     
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  12. Jan 30, 2014 #20
    WitchingHour

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    If you've got the money, I'd recommend one of those "versa-ladders" or whatever the hell they're called... they can be used as a 14" straight ladder, an a-frame ladder, etc. I had one and it was great... it was greater than greater.. it was fantastic... it was more than fantastic.. it was fantastical. Yeah, that's what it was.
    Bit on the pricey side... around $250, IIRC.... but very versatile, very adaptive. Great ladder.
     
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