Telescopic Ladders

[Dobson89]

Thinking of getting some to put inside my van for occasional quick canopy access. Anybody had experience with them? Or recommend any particular make? I have read some poor reviews about rungs shearing off after first use!

[Sussex Groundie]

The ones sold by Screwfix are excellent, the "round ones" not the "square ones", you need to wait if you can till there on special offer.

 

Xtend & Climb? Pro Ladder 12-Tread | Screwfix.com

[difflock]

Look for the proper certification.

Class 1 is for commercial use by tradesmen. BS and EN nos also apply

Think of an 18 stone heavy footed Hod carrier, with 8 stone of brick on his shoulder.

We bought really good, 3 section, wide footed, telescopic cum step ladder ones.

I cannot recall the brand, German I think. (It will come back to me)

Astoundingly good.

The brand made in Wales are also good, but did not offer the flexibility in use.

[woodyguy]

I bought a round one that is pretty robust and like you plan, keep it in the back of the truck for unexpected use. It's very heavy compared to a similar fixed ladder but does the job well.

[Jonesie]

Hi

 

You are correct there are good and bad ones, we once got offered cheep ones and had to send them back after it collapsed on one of our staff demoing it. Luck we didn't sell any.

 

These are good and not just because I sell we use them to set up the trade shows, my loft ladder and in the shop.

 

Telescopic ladder 1m - 3.8m | F R Jones and Son

[woodyguy]

yes that's the one I'm using, can't fault it.

[Dobson89]

Thanks jonesie, hadn't thought to check your site. I know where I'll be heading now

[RopeKnight]

Hi

 

You are correct there are good and bad ones, we once got offered cheep ones and had to send them back after it collapsed on one of our staff demoing it. Luck we didn't sell any.

 

These are good and not just because I sell we use them to set up the trade shows, my loft ladder and in the shop.

 

Telescopic ladder 1m - 3.8m | F R Jones and Son

 

Good ladder! takes up a seat in the crew cab.

Get the bag to store it in, just like the telescoping pole saws it is important to keep them clean and dent and scratch free. Very ahndy for getting on roofs and taking down communication lines etc. Light wt, durable and now that I have it gets used quite often for ascents because it fits in the barrow with most of the gear. It is pricey but I would say in the several months of use it has more than paid for itself.

Cheers

[Gardenmac]

Got mine (Hudson Pro)from Jewsons £45 bargain and they are brilliant, packed up in the back of the Ford Connect and brought out on a regular basis

Edited June 7, 2013 by Gardenmac

[Old Mill Tree Care]

I've never considered these before. Since getting a BigShot and RopeKnight my ladder stays at home.

I must say though, it does make sense.

 

 

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