Roof Rack Ladder for Landcruiser 100 Series

As the years pas so it seems that we could also do with one.

"Telescope ladder"? Any link or photo would help. All google shows are submarines etc etc.

Phil

Available on E bay at a very reasonable price compared to the caravan show. I have now had mine for 5 years.

'Telescopic'

They collapse down into a small flat package. Very good but need level ground as per any other standard ladder.

I'm a twit. I used telescope.

Thanks Malcom

I think I will stick to using the spare and the tailgate.

Cheers

Phil

Sounds like you're a bit younger than me

In my case, I'm 6ft 4" so can stand on the rear wheel and access everything :)

Tailgate works well but Toyota check straps are known to rust through so needs to be checked now and then.

I don't know about that John. How does 1945 sound?

Isn't that what side steps are for.

Phil

Some sidesteps are'nt worth the name. Toyota's for instance.

Too true Gramps. And exactly the reason that we got a set of steel steps custom made for us. You can even get the toes of your shoes under the sill and get a good "safe grip" on them.

We did lose an inch of "ramp over" clearance but that hasn't been an issue, luckily; because we do enjoy the high country and the less used tracks.

Phil

Yep, replaced them straight away with bush rails and steps. SWMBO says it's a lot safer now. Much scarier in the supermarket carpark :)

Regards

In regards to OPs question, if you don't need to climb up on your roof rack ( roof top tent, play area :) etc. ) I'd go for the platform. Uneven ground may be problematical.

Regards

Scott, just wondering where you stow it, on the roof rack? LOL

It folds in half - doesn't take too much room when stowed. Actually less than a sliding ladder.

Scott, was my attempt at a little humour..................