Robert11 wrote:
Hello:

Have the problem of transporting a typical 20 ft. Werner extension ladder.

Only have a car (Buick LeSabre) and it's probably a bit much to just hang
out of the trunk.

I can try the ski carriers that I still have from years ago and see if they
will
fit on the Buick, but was wondering if anyone has any other clever ideas
on what to do ?

I remember they used to make heavy foam blocks to place on a canoes
gunwales, so the canoe
copuld easily be carried upside down on the roof of a car without maring the
paint (tied down, of course).

Is there anything like this available for carrying a ladder, perhaps ?

Any other thoughts on ?

Thanks,
Bob

If the ski carrier roof rack is the tube (Yakima) or square bar (Thule)
type then go to any hardware store and pick up two or four deep
u-bolt/mounting plate sets. Use them to secure the ladder to the rack.
Be sure to mount them over the sides of the ladder and not just
through a rung. Crank it down a bit with a ratchet, but don't go
crazy. If you're travelling a long distance with it, lock washers
wouldn't be a bad idea.

Attach the front and back of the ladder with rope to your towing points
so the rope forms inverted V's.

That sucker ain't goin' nowhere.