Hey everyone,
been doing some browsing on here and haven’t been able to get any info on my question. I probably did not look hard enough… anyhow,
Im going to be buying a 32ft werner aluminum extension ladder. I have, however, a small car (see pic)
thanks ya’ll!
Make sure it is secured every time, and hang a warning flag off the back of the ladder so drivers can see the ladder.
There has been a few thread on this subject.
I like the Subaru!
Great advice Steve! Another thing I always do… If I ever stop somewhere and leave my truck unattended, I check to make sure the straps are still secure before driving off. You never know if one of the straps became a little loose while you were driving from hitting a bump in the road. Or if someone was trying to be funny and loosened one of the straps while your were away from your vehicle.
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It’s a federal law . That most people are unaware of . Anything that hangs of the back of a vehicle anymore the 4ft from the bumper , must be flagged …
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Hi. It should be ok but not a ladder i would want to carry up there long term. I would suggest the extendable step ladder like the little giant ones. They are so versatile and fold down to be haulable. Werner makes one. Just an idea?
I’m thinking of taking a sawzall to mine and taking it to the scrap yard! I think that every time I set it up…I may enact a “if I can’t reach it from a 24 footer, I ain’t doin it” policy.
Not to hijack the thread, but have you found a LIGHTER weight 32’ by any chance?
Jesse
Atlas Window Cleaning
North Carolina
Yeah i agree. I only take out the 32’ ladder if i really need it. Cause they are really heavy. Very stable cause they are wider than 26 footers. Get smaller ladders that are adjustable and lighter IMHO
Thanks everyone. I’d much rather a 24ft than a 32ft as well. Problem is the Job I got coming up requires it, and I have no WFP system. Hence my issues. Thanks again 
What you need is the 1996 Buick Road Master. It’ll easily haul a 40 ladder.
haha yep…
Bad news: I have a WFP and still have to use my 32 footer sometimes! (I was just whining about it earlier)
Jesse
Atlas Services - Exterior Cleaning Specialists
North Carolina
You don’t need a 32 foot ladder to wash windows 24 is fine
32 Is Way too heavy it’s a two-man ladder and it will make you miserable don’t do it
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Gasp! You mean a WFP won’t solve all of a window cleaner’s problems??? Haha
Yea I understand that.
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[MENTION=38434]Walshscleaningservice[/MENTION], I have to add my +1 on the Buick. Although it might make you a little too popular if you’ll be using it in your volunteer work, as well
LOL…Yeah, I keep trying to talk my wife into a 4Runner…she says no for the same reason…maybe a Miata would be better?
Jesse
Atlas Services - Exterior Cleaning Specialists
North Carolina
I wish it were true that we could get away without having 32 footers. In my neck of the woods there are houses where I have to use my 32 just to get in position to reach a window with my WFP! No joke. It doesn’t happen much, but you gotta have one, unfortunately.
Jesse
Atlas Services - Exterior Cleaning Specialists
North Carolina
hey if these guys can do it so can you!
Hahaha that’s great.
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I started out with a VW Rabbit. My advice. Make sure the rack is bolted/screwed into the vehicle or “rails” with quality bolts/screws - spend a couple of dollars and get the heat treated ones. Avoid the $60 rack that is held to the roof by nylon straps. Also, consider putting some sort of guide on the rack that the ladder will sit within - like two bolts put through the rack spaced just wider than the ladder itself. This will keep the ladder from sliding off the rack (left to right) while going down the interstate.
