ladder straps

[The Finch]

can anyone recomend anywhere to get some decent straps to fasten ladders to roof of van, im currently using the standard ladder clamps but its a pain when i try get in car parks and also clamps have rusted

also any tips or tricks to stop the dam things howling

 

[telectrix]

cut down on the winalot

 

[DurhamSparky]

Universal Heavy Duty Rhino Ladder Safe Clamp BRAND NEW | eBay UK

 

[The Finch]

Universal Heavy Duty Rhino Ladder Safe Clamp BRAND NEW | eBay UK

cheers il have a look at them

 

[Short Circuit]

Universal Heavy Duty Rhino Ladder Safe Clamp BRAND NEW | eBay UK

I have a pair these from screwfix and found them to be a nightmare! I have gone back to the metal ones you already have!

 

[ian]

my mate who is builder has these and hates them.

 

[TPES]

Why are these no good?

They look slot better and quicker to use than the traditional ladder clamps..

 

[rocker]

I use ratchet tie-downs, you know, the bright orange ribbon things. About 1.50 each from a lot of discount style stores, and there's no shifting them once done up tight. Also use a padlock and chain for obvious reasons.....

 

[The Finch]

I use ratchet tie-downs, you know, the bright orange ribbon things. About 1.50 each from a lot of discount style stores, and there's no shifting them once done up tight. Also use a padlock and chain for obvious reasons.....

cheers that was the idea of thinking rather than the clamps, i have noticed alot of the bt guys now have padlock and chain or bike lock on the ladders now to stop light fingered sods borrowing them and forgetting to return, luckily my steps fit inside the van if i had my choice wouldnt have the triples on wind noise is bad im going to end up blowing speakers in van i turn radio up that loud

 

[PC Electrics]

How do you position your ladders on the van. Are they central or evenly spaced on one side?
Do you have the little upstands that you push ladders against (sideways)?

Perhaps you could post a photo?

 

[The Finch]

its a transit connect with one of those big steel roof racks bolted on top, think its a sdv rack or something like, has a roller on one side, ladders are positioned on the left hand side and yes there are some upstands, i will post a photo shortly

 

[rocker]

Ooh tell me about it, I've gotten used to the ghostly whistle now but anyone else who gets a lift tends to get a bit worried about the screaming coming from the 10m triple, set of steps and 3m pipe on there. But back to the point, yep the ratchet straps are fine, though you'll want to change them every 9 months or so cos weathering and repeatedly getting them on and off causes them to get quite weak after this time.

 

[DurhamSparky]

so basically rocker in your last sentence you removed all element of blame that you may incur when members ladders become airborne and start an assault against unwitting drivers out for a Sunday stroll..

nice..!

 

[rocker]

Exactomondo! Mine did actually come off once when going round a corner at speed, but that was because I wasn't paying attention when doing the straps up (girls).

I love my new pipe sticking out of the middle of the roof, makes me feel like I'm driving a tank!

 

[DurhamSparky]

pipe rack!!! what size 3 or 4 meter!!