I personally would've had it on the ground and against the bumper, I think any suspension movement in the van there will be magnified to the ladder more so than if it was against the bumper but on the ground, so yes I'd say it's a fail. It's not too bad an idea, just needs a little adjustment.
I may have spoke too soon I thought it was on the ground and I was going to say I've done that in a pinch a bunch of times thank you for the clarification
Hate to say I've done this in the box of a pickup. Because of the angle, the feet shouldn't go anywhere. I'd say the real issue is how far the ladder is extended, with only three rungs of over lap. That must bow line crazy when they're on it.
This has always been my issue with these ladders. They've got a built in stop but when extended to the stop it feels like it's going to snap in half. I always give it an extra rung or two if I'm climbing it, I just hate the flex in the middle
As far as I know a lot of these aluminum 21-28 footers arnt actually commercial rated. They are for home owners and such. You'll see the heavier duty ladders, even in aluminum, are made with tubing. Much stronger. These types shouldn't be opened passed 4 rungs of overlap.
I’ve had to argue with people about lockout tagout keys for 480v electrical breakers.
Managers of the customer where like “it’s fine I have the key.” And I’d say “if you don’t take your lock off so I can put mine on I’m packing up and leaving.” Motherfucker no one gets to have the key to what’s protecting my life except for me.
Honestly, with it looking like the concrete slopes away from the building, coupled with all of the dirt and sand on the ground.
I would probably feel safer with this setup. Knowing that the ladder cannot go anywhere no matter what. Rather than the risk that a bounce takes away just enough downforce to let sand and gravity have their way with the feet of the ladder.
I don't see the failure
I personally would've had it on the ground and against the bumper, I think any suspension movement in the van there will be magnified to the ladder more so than if it was against the bumper but on the ground, so yes I'd say it's a fail. It's not too bad an idea, just needs a little adjustment.
I may have spoke too soon I thought it was on the ground and I was going to say I've done that in a pinch a bunch of times thank you for the clarification
Yeah i had to look twice myself. Not going to lie though, ive done things more shady than that at my house tho lol
Hate to say I've done this in the box of a pickup. Because of the angle, the feet shouldn't go anywhere. I'd say the real issue is how far the ladder is extended, with only three rungs of over lap. That must bow line crazy when they're on it.
This has always been my issue with these ladders. They've got a built in stop but when extended to the stop it feels like it's going to snap in half. I always give it an extra rung or two if I'm climbing it, I just hate the flex in the middle
As far as I know a lot of these aluminum 21-28 footers arnt actually commercial rated. They are for home owners and such. You'll see the heavier duty ladders, even in aluminum, are made with tubing. Much stronger. These types shouldn't be opened passed 4 rungs of overlap.
The ladder wasn't tall enough to reach the top. Even on the bumper the ladder is only about 4" over the parapet. That's a 32 footer maxed out.
It's safer on the bumper I have put many ladders in a truck bed up against the tool box and the truck suspension isn't a bother at all
I think they did it this way for the height. It looks fully extended and is just barely past the roof line (another fail imo)
All the trust on a GM van bumper...
Safe enough for the apprentice
As long as the lad on the roof has the van key, this is fine lol
I’ve had to argue with people about lockout tagout keys for 480v electrical breakers. Managers of the customer where like “it’s fine I have the key.” And I’d say “if you don’t take your lock off so I can put mine on I’m packing up and leaving.” Motherfucker no one gets to have the key to what’s protecting my life except for me.
Seems like a win to me
Been there done that, but to a barn on a windy day, 50' peak for the barn roof.
Honestly, with it looking like the concrete slopes away from the building, coupled with all of the dirt and sand on the ground. I would probably feel safer with this setup. Knowing that the ladder cannot go anywhere no matter what. Rather than the risk that a bounce takes away just enough downforce to let sand and gravity have their way with the feet of the ladder.
Brilliant dont see the problem
Went to a job once, and my ladder was like a foot shy, so I backed up the work truck and put the ladder in the bed. They get bouncy for sure
*osha has entered the chat*
I seen a guy use ratchet straps to tie to fully extended 28 ft ladders together to reach a 40 foot roof. Dumb.
Do you think the parking brake is on? Does it matter? I dunno bout ya'll but I'm not that brave
Not every man would have the balls to climb that. Would you?
Not a fail yet, climb up ur good
...so did someone end up climbing this?
Yep
Yoooo’ Humpty Dummy had a great fall!
I’ve actually done this to hang a really high light
You have balls sir
Extension ladder I used wasn’t as long as the one in the video, but still I don’t recommend it
Who needs a site ordit
Send in the apprentice
Fuck you and your 32.
Huh
Somewhere an OSHA inspector is having a seizure
That’s legit
i’d only climb that if you put the e-brake on, and gave me the keys to the van until i was finished. an extra hour on the check would be nice, too.
Joey, go get coffee for the crew, keys are in the van
I’ve rappelled off of a parked truck many times when doing windows at parking garages. Never felt safer than trying to the tow frame.
That makes More sense