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Originally Posted by MStudt
There are more difference than similarities between the two, and they're are a lot of ways to make a ladder fit a 5th Gen. I can't understand why you would need a ladder on your hatch anyways? Do people actually climb the ladder to get on the roof?
Mike
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To be 100 it was mainly for the look - which I love - but i have been using it a lot because it is so solid. And I am a big guy 220lbs. It gives me some mounting options as well. Def not a necessity! Just very nice to have. And a reason for strangers to climb on?
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Originally Posted by gsla72
Strangely enough, I actually use mine all the time. I park under a 4-post lift and use it to climb up to access the top car on the lift when it's up (strange usage I know).
Otherwise, it makes rinsing off the roof of the truck much easier.
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Originally Posted by nglayton
Aren't all the ladders just copycat ideas from whoever made the first one?
Size, shape, width, number of steps, mount points - all in the eyes of the beholder.
Personally I found these to be the best ladder for my needs.
Portable, lightweight, fits multiple years/vehicles, doesn't block view out the rear. And yes....... you do have to install it for each use and remove it before shutting the door, but I think that's doable.
Probably the best part, it costs less than a tank of gas. It's probably still a bit overpriced for what it actually cost to make, but compared to $350-$450 it works pretty damn good. |
Good point! Everything is just a copy cat - whatever company you wanna support really!
That's a great little tool! Thanks for sharing - probably a good one to have anyway when accessing the side of the rack.
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Originally Posted by PhillySilver
Strangely enough I use mine quite a bit and more than I thought I would. I was a bit skeptical of long-term use when I first got it though. Everything I use it for I could do some other way but it does make it easier.
Side benefit is that my wife's SUP no longer fits through the back window with it on so now she HAS to put up top. This means no more choosing between wiping it down or having lake water in my truck.  |
