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Ladder Tie Off For Truck Rack

Mr Maintenance · May 4, 2013

I use adrian steel self loading and locking ladder racks. They are easy to use and save a ton of time. These are a must for cargo vans

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · May 4, 2013

I use a 3' long piece of self adhesive velcro tape that is 2" wide. I tape the pieces of velcro together and then wrap the assy around the ladder rungs to hold it to the truck ladder racks.

Doug R · Guest

I use these.

http://www.amazon.com/Twist-Stay-34-Green-Pk/dp/B00ARNWSLO/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1367694627&sr=8-11&keywords=hot+headz

waxman18324 · Premium Member Roof Cleaning Institute Of America

We use these on our bass boat and truck.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7wYZTWkvNE

Hank

Doug R · Guest

Hank. those look great. And could be easily adapted for a trailer or a ladder rack. Thanks for posting.

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC · May 5, 2013

I use a 3" velcro strap. I have it screwed into the underside of my ladder rack. I wrap it around like Marcus does.

Roof Cleaning Tallahassee · Guest

I use ratchet straps. Old school style, not the fancy ones Hank posted. Those things look awesome thought!

waxman18324 · Premium Member Roof Cleaning Institute Of America

The best thing I ever bought for both the boat and ladders.

Hank

May 5, 2013

I use a chain and padlock...It takes time but I can't risk them coming off and hurting someone....also when left in the "yard"no one walks off with them. I gotta say I like hanks setup.

Roof Cleaning Raleigh NC · May 5, 2013

Oh chit Hank! Those are awesome. Getting them for my jet ski. Thanks

paroofguy · Premium Member Roof Cleaning Institute of America

Hank Love the concept! Thanks for letting us in on this one

Durham Roof Cleaning · Guest

That is what I'm using Marcus, the velcro straps work great they hold up to the cold winter's too I will never go back to bungie cords or ropes, I have had a 36' and 32' ladder's tied together with the velcro straps going down the back roads and they worked great I put two straps in the front and two on the back with no problems..

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · May 16, 2013

Doug R wrote:
Hank. those look great. And could be easily adapted for a trailer or a ladder rack. Thanks for posting.

Thanks Hank I appreciate your sharing this item with us. I just installed mine on my ladder rack. The velcro straps would hold the ladder but not tight so it always rattled. With the BoatBuckle G2 it not longer rattles and is held quite secure. No more going over speed bumps or pot holes having to wonder if the strap is going to give.

I bought this item from West Marine. I bought it in Stainless Steel part # 6881023 for $119.99 a pair. The product is made by BoatBuckle and it is called a Transom Retractable Tie-Down System. Their part # is F14256. You might be able to google it and find a cheaper price.

It is cheaper if you want just plain steel West Marine part# 406803 for $72.00 a pair.

waxman18324 · Premium Member Roof Cleaning Institute Of America

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 wrote:
Doug R wrote:
Hank. those look great. And could be easily adapted for a trailer or a ladder rack. Thanks for posting.
Thanks Hank I appreciate your sharing this item with us. I just installed mine on my ladder rack. The velcro straps would hold the ladder but not tight so it always rattled. With the BoatBuckle G2 it not longer rattles and is held quite secure. No more going over speed bumps or pot holes having to wonder if the strap is going to give.
I bought this item from West Marine. I bought it in Stainless Steel part # 6881023 for $119.99 a pair. The product is made by BoatBuckle and it is called a Transom Retractable Tie-Down System. Their part # is F14256. You might be able to google it and find a cheaper price.
It is cheaper if you want just plain steel West Marine part# 406803 for $72.00 a pair.

Marcus,

I'm glad you like them. They have never let me down. I've towed my bass boat up and down the east coast and even in New York City(long story) with no worries.

Hank

hickeys45 · Premium Member Roof Cleaning Institute of America

I made up hooks that are attached to the front of the ladder rack, simply push the ladder on until it is stopped by the hook. This prevents the ladder flying off in the event I forget to tie it.

Art O · Guest

Roof Cleaning Long Island N.Y 516-763-4108 wrote:
I use a chain and padlock...It takes time but I can't risk them coming off and hurting someone....also when left in the "yard"no one walks off with them. I gotta say I like hanks setup.

and what else have you been doing with them chains and pad locks?

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · May 18, 2013

I was so happy with the BoatBuckle Transom Retractable Tie-Down System part # is F14256 that I ordered two more sets today for my other ladder racks. No more clanking of ladders when I go over speed bumps or hit pot holes. Even my 32' ladder did not budge due to slack in the straps. Now I can listen to my radio again and actually hear it instead of the clanking of ladders on the racks. I googled the part # and found a place that sold them for $83 + shipping at Sails Marine Team.

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