Re: New Vehicle Options

[tourman <robercampbell@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Jul 11, 3:49 am, "CH=AEIS" <s...@xxxxx> wrote:
> "Robert L Bass" wrote...
>
> > Get a 17' Little Giant ladder.  I had one for years and it would fold
> > small enough to fit in the trunk of my old Camry.  They're heavy but so=
lid
> > as a rock.
>
> > --
>
> > Regards,
> > Robert L Bass
>
> Being anywhere between 25-60 lbs., depending on which one you get, I'd sa=
y
> it's a little too heavy to be moving around a house 50 times a day.  On t=
he
> other hand, all of these type of ladders I've seen (Little Giant branded =
or
> not) have been extremely stable and comfortable to be on.  For my own
> interest I just checked my current daily ladder... 13 lbs. and $70.
>
> So at 30 lbs. and $230 for the smallest/cheapest
> (http://www.littlegiantladder.com/little-giant/type-1.html), the weight
> would be a pain at times, and the price may be a little hard for manageme=
nt
> to swallow.  If they could cut the weight and price in half, that would b=
e
> so much easier.
>
> On the other hand, for your space saving amusement, I can fit the 6' ladd=
er
> into my little 87 Civic too.  Plus all the tools I normally need for an
> installation, and about 6-8 boxes of wire, and a few extra parts, and tha=
t
> days equipment, and one seat left for me to drive in.  Doesn't mean it's
> something I'd want to do everyday, but it can be done.
>
> Then again, I could also quit packing that damn 8' step / 14'(ish) extens=
ion
> ladder on top of the van.  The gas savings alone may make up for the cost=
.
> :)
>
> - Chris

RHC: Yeah, that ladder might be a problem. I have carried my 6 foot
stepladder in the vehicle, but it does require some careful packing,
and not something I'd want to do on a daily basis for sure. However,
in my case, I only need it occasionally, so it's not the same type of
problem you would encounter. Some small vehicles can have the
passenger seat go flat (Toyota Matrix), which is a decided advantage
in your case.

Like everything, the vehicle has to fit the situation. Not much good
if it doesn't unless the pro's beat out the con's overall....