Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

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

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

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

The simplest thing would probably to place it on the roof with something
like a small mattress or couch cushion under it to protect the roof. Tie
it down *really* well, a big ladder like that can do a lot of damage if
it gets loose, even if it only twists vs. flying off.

Pete C.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

If you have a receiver hitch you could make a Y or T shaped support out
of square tubing. between that and a roof rack it would be pretty
secure, if tied down properly. Lacking a receiver hitch, it would be
down to how willing you were to drill your bumper.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

"Robert11" wrote in message
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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

Those ski racks that you mentioned would work just fine. My buddy uses his
Torino to haul long things and the ski rack works fine AS LONG AS YOU SECURE
THE LOAD.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

You may consider hanging it on the passenger side of the car by tying
ropes front and back (I use the hood and trunk hinges as a tie point).
Of course pad the ladder where it rests against the sheetmetal.

Eigenvector wrote:
"Robert11" wrote in message
. ..
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

Those ski racks that you mentioned would work just fine. My buddy uses his
Torino to haul long things and the ski rack works fine AS LONG AS YOU SECURE
THE LOAD.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

"Robert11" wrote in message
. ..
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 ?


In addition to what others have said, use ropes at both ends of the
car to the ladder. A rope from the left side of the car to the right
side of the ladder, and vise-versa, will help keep the ladder from
swinging on the car. When it is properly tied, you should not be able
to move either end up/down or right/left. Many cars have lifting loops
under the bumper which would be good to tie to.

Bob

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

"Bob F" wrote in message
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"Robert11" wrote in message
. ..
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 ?


In addition to what others have said, use ropes at both ends of the
car to the ladder. A rope from the left side of the car to the right
side of the ladder, and vise-versa, will help keep the ladder from
swinging on the car. When it is properly tied, you should not be able
to move either end up/down or right/left. Many cars have lifting loops
under the bumper which would be good to tie to.

And don't forget red flags on the end if it reaches past the end of the car.

Bob

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

friend with more sutiable vehicle:)

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

What I have used is a couple of pieces of carpet scraps. One front and one
rear.
The ladder should be tied down securely so that it cannot move in any
direction.

Charlie

"Robert11" wrote in message
. ..
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

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

d find something strong under there to tie onto. In the back you can
use the leaf spring anchors. In front you may have to reach well under to
find a solid attachment. Do not turn quickly, do not brake quickly, do not
accelerate quickly, drive with smooth fluid motion and anticipate all
changes in speed and/or direction to prevent the ladder from twisting off.

This advise is from someone who carried 300 pounds of 20 foot long re-rods
on a '67 Valiant with no incident.


If you try that on a modern car, you're likely to
crack the seal around the windshield.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

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.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

No matter what you do, make sure you hold on to it with your left hand
while driving. I see this technique used quite often when people strap
king sized mattresses on there car roofs and secure them with twine.


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

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

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

I've carried 12 foot pieces of fencing on a Honda Civic, and this is
how: forget about the roof, you can't support the ends of a long item.
Instead, make a bracket out of coat hanger that attaches to something
halfway sturdy in the engine compartment and comes out the gap between
the hood and the fender and attach it to the front of the object (using
the standard mil-spec twisting the coathanger wire means of fastening).
Do the same at the other end, sticking out the side of the trunk/lid,
so the flat item is hanging off the side of the car instead of the
roof. (probably the passenger side will work best). If necessary,
fasten the center to the door windows in similar high tech fashion.
Seems like it would work fine with a ladder, given that the ladder
would be easy to attach to the coathanger wire. My coat hanger was
sturdy enough to keep the thing from banging into the paint, if
necessary you may need to do something with rags, bungee cords, some
such.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

Howard wrote:
You may consider hanging it on the passenger side of the car by tying
ropes front and back (I use the hood and trunk hinges as a tie point).
Of course pad the ladder where it rests against the sheetmetal.

Ah, great minds think alike.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

If you have the clearance carry it under the car tied to the front and rear
bumpers. I carried a 20' length of well pipe this way.

"Goedjn" wrote in message
...
d find something strong under there to tie onto. In the back you can
use the leaf spring anchors. In front you may have to reach well under to
find a solid attachment. Do not turn quickly, do not brake quickly, do not
accelerate quickly, drive with smooth fluid motion and anticipate all
changes in speed and/or direction to prevent the ladder from twisting off.

This advise is from someone who carried 300 pounds of 20 foot long re-rods
on a '67 Valiant with no incident.


If you try that on a modern car, you're likely to
crack the seal around the windshield.

Transporting An Extension Ladder With A Car: How ?
 

"TH" wrote in
:

If you have the clearance carry it under the car tied to the front and
rear bumpers. I carried a 20' length of well pipe this way.

"Goedjn" wrote in message
...
d find something strong under there to tie onto. In the back you can
use the leaf spring anchors. In front you may have to reach well
under to find a solid attachment. Do not turn quickly, do not brake
quickly, do not accelerate quickly, drive with smooth fluid motion
and anticipate all changes in speed and/or direction to prevent the
ladder from twisting off.

This advise is from someone who carried 300 pounds of 20 foot long
re-rods on a '67 Valiant with no incident.


If you try that on a modern car, you're likely to
crack the seal around the windshield.




Hey Red Green. Use duct tape right? :-)


But seriously, what cars have bumpers these days?