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[jameswilson]

Im looking at taking everything of the roof on the vans.
http://www.little-gi...t_black_pro.php
The problem is the ladders. I want something at least 6.5m long that will fold down as small as possible. Might even get something like this in my boot.
Anyone use anything similar?

[MrHappy]

Waku,(german don't use myself but popular with traffic light contractors & sun blind fitters)

[breff]

We use little giants,the smaller ones, still have 3m triples on the roof though. Keeps the steps clean though as they go inside instead of on the roof.

[jameswilson]

What do you think of them?

[sixwheeledbeast]

I really find multi-purpose and folding ladders a pain.
http://www.thesecuri...14-new-ladders/

[mma]

I use similar steps. Same reasons as already mentioned. Keep inside the van to keep them clean, can be opened into ladders or a platform. Find the only people who don't like them can't work out how to use them.

[breff]

jameswilson, on 23 August 2011 - 05:42 PM, said:

What do you think of them?

Brilliant, but heavy.
Only drawback, as they are equal length on both sides you end up a bit far from the wall when used as steps, but if you fit the extensions (i usually leave mine off to make lighter) you can extend 1 side one more rung and it takes you in closer

I would advise getting the wheels, then they can be pulled along

[TimStevenson]

James, will you let me know how you get on (if you do decide to go with the ladders shown)? I'm thinking of investing in something like that myself and like you, would like a ladder that can go inside the vehicle!

[jameswilson]

will do. Id rather have something a little longer that folded up a little smaller. But these are the longest i have found

[marx]

i have this ones http://www.ladders-o...Classic-Version 5 rung classic version.They r great, but if u really need to extend them all the way up then they r a bit bounci and they bend, so if u look at them from the side it looks like they about to snap.25KG to carry around, not the lightest. I hardly need ladders this days but still good to have them in a car. Most building sites require podium steps now or if in real hurry then they might let u use your stepladders Had this ones over 3 years now. Will buy little giant pro next time, if i ever need to buy new ones.

Edited by marx, 20 January 2012 - 11:49 PM.

[titch2k6]

We use a 4-way folding platform ladder system that fits nicely in our vans. These only extend to about 3m, but enough for 90% of the work we conduct on a daily basis.

They are EN131s (search on Google for images) and made from Aluminium, making them fairly light. Do flex a bit when opened up fully into ladders, but not had any issues with them. Not sure if available in other sizes.....