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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: [GQC] Tim on February 19, 2012, 01:34:59 pm

Title: Internal ladder rack, anyone on here got one?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on February 19, 2012, 01:34:59 pm
There doesn't seem to be much info on internal ladder racks. Saving up for a new shape Citroen Dispatch but really don't want to go with ladders on top anymore as I don't use them that much and it's not exactly great for fuel efficiency/wind noise. I've seen some systems abroad which looks quite promising, albeit a bit expensive.

http://www.mining-technology.com/contractors/materials/aerotrans-australia/aerotrans-australia2.html
http://www.weatherguard.com/news_events/press_release/pr_sliding_ladder.php
http://www.adriansteel.com/item/cargo-vans/ford_econoline/Ford_van_ladder_racks/LK8

New Dispatch has 2,254mm loading space, so should just be enough. I do need a combination ladder to clean the interior of two lanterns each month. Also need small A-frame ladder for insides.

Does anyone on here has their ladders inside their van? Maybe some pictures?
Title: Re: Internal ladder rack, anyone on here got one?
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on February 19, 2012, 02:13:15 pm
curtain pole & pulley ;)

easily done from a frame on the roof inside the van
Title: Re: Internal ladder rack, anyone on here got one?
Post by: bobby p on February 19, 2012, 02:16:56 pm
i used to have a ladder rack inside my car, i made it out of wooden slats and covered the end at the back with carpet felt . the ladders slid in and out as if on greasepaper .  one bundle of pine slats in BnQ is easily enough to make a smart rack and very light too, about £15 per bundle
Title: Re: Internal ladder rack, anyone on here got one?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on February 19, 2012, 03:27:04 pm
Some interesting ideas, not sure if I understand the curtain pole idea though!  ???  :)
Title: Re: Internal ladder rack, anyone on here got one?
Post by: Small but perfectley formed on February 19, 2012, 04:52:29 pm
I have a peugot expert 2004 we have our pointer inside the rack was inside when i bought the van it is steel racking fiitting the one which have hole alway along them so you can fix a different lenghts etc it works and i would think is not too exspensive to make.