Picture request: Show me your ladders!!!!

[boardrider247]

After a recent trip I decided that a ladder is going to be a must for me.
I'd like to see how others have mounted their ladders to vans and any creative ladder solutions.
Let's see them!!

 

[spencyg]

Here's mine.

It integrates into one side of the swing outs on my rear bumper.





With both swing-outs closed gaining access to the ladder is very tricky, so this provides a reasonable amount of security as well. The roof rack build which is scheduled for next spring will incorporate the upper part of the ladder. As it is currently configured I can easily gain roof access without the upper portion.

SG

 

[boardrider247]

Thanks Spence. In my head I would like to build a bumper with swing outs. But in reality I don't need it. So I think I'm looking for something that will mount on the side of the van. I'll probably end up building and aluminess copy.

 

[Cole]

I've been thinking about a ladder for my Sprinter so I have a few images saved.

One of my thoughts it that I want to restrict roof access when not in use. So I may build mine inside the rear door.

But....here are some I've seen.

This one is made of 80/20

 

[boardrider247]

Hmmmm I do like the idea of having the ladder inside the back door. I may have to play with a mock up and see if that will work for me.

Maybe something mounted to a pivot on the top of the door frame that tilts out and extends down to the ground?

 

[Bikersmurf]

Hmmmm I do like the idea of having the ladder inside the back door. I may have to play with a mock up and see if that will work for me.

Maybe something mounted to a pivot on the top of the door frame that tilts out and extends down to the ground?

For that I'd look at 1/2 of one of the Costco step ladders. You could easily hindge it from the top of the door & extend it to the ground when the door was open. Although if you were using a roof top tent, I'd make a receiver that it would conect to above the door, and have it removable... That way when you were stopped you could install it and have a real ladder that you could climb up.

 

[Eric3187]

Does anyone have this ladder? http://www.jcwhitney.com/surco-products-stainless-steel-van-ladders/p2018378.jcwx?filterid=d50547y2006g2u0j1

or a variation of it?

 

[WanderOften]

Does anyone have this ladder? http://www.jcwhitney.com/surco-products-stainless-steel-van-ladders/p2018378.jcwx?filterid=d50547y2006g2u0j1

or a variation of it?

I think I may have that same ladder off my Ford Sportsmobile. Mine locks into the gutter at the top and then only two screws to hold the bottom portion. Really simple but strong. Mine has a rough finish on the rungs which is helpful for traction. I'm in Vermont. Where are you? Would be willing to let it go pretty reasonably.

Bill

 

[Eric3187]

I think I may have that same ladder off my Ford Sportsmobile. Mine locks into the gutter at the top and then only two screws to hold the bottom portion. Really simple but strong. Mine has a rough finish on the rungs which is helpful for traction. I'm in Vermont. Where are you? Would be willing to let it go pretty reasonably.

Bill

I am out in texas, good to know about it being a strong setup, unfortunately all my van funds are tied up in the upcoming motor work, dang 6.0's

 

[Cole]

Not sure why you would ever want a ladder to touch the ground. Its almost always going to be uneven and a different angle than the van. Or simply slippery with mud, ice, etc.

Seems best to make a ladder Thad is stable on the van no matter what angle the van is at!

 

[boardrider247]

Not sure why you would ever want a ladder to touch the ground.

Because a vertical ladder like this

Is miserable to use. If it tilted out 15 degrees it would much more pleasant.
I suppose a guy could have it tilt out then hang onto the bumper somehow.

 

[benjamin_smith]

Here's my temporary ladder. 8.5 feet, fairly sturdy, and packs down to a nice size.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Here's my temporary ladder. 8.5 feet, fairly sturdy, and packs down to a nice size.

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I second this ladder I use it for my CampTeq and it is super solid

 

[86scotty]

I've got one too. It's pretty nice. I have a mounted ladder too but that one served me well before it, and it can second indoors to climb up to the top bed, if you have one in your van.