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  1. 8th August 2016, 08:00 PM #1
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    Best roof rack access yet

    After giving up on fitting a half ladder to the rear of my 110 for roof rack access, I came across this: A telescoping alloy ladder. It's probably lighter than the steel half ladder, AND has the benefit of allowing access to any part of the roof rack. It collapses to approx 50cm, and rated to 150kg.
    I carry it in the back of the 110.
    Brilliant.
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  2. 9th August 2016, 08:00 AM #2
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    Great idea! I am currently looking for a ladder as I have just bought a second hand full length alloy rack for my Disco 1 and this looks to tick all the boxes. Was going to buy the half ladder for the back door, but this is more versatile.

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  3. 9th August 2016, 09:18 AM #3
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    Hi Tom.
    It is a way better option and you can buy longer ones as well. They are also Australian Standard compliant.
    Glad to help mate.
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    Good idea any chance of a pic with it fully folded ? Thanks
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    Hi Pommy.
    Just go to EBay, and search "Telescopic Ladder"
    Lots of options.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Baytown View Post
    Hi Tom.
    It is a way better option and you can buy longer ones as well. They are also ADR compliant.
    Glad to help mate.
    Ken
    How can a ladder be ADR compliant ?, ADR's are only for vehicles.
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  7. 9th August 2016, 07:06 PM #7
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    Picky!
    I meant Australian Standard for ladders compliant.

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  8. 9th August 2016, 10:03 PM #8
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    Do you think this is better than a single rear step or NAS rear step across the back?

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    Hi Mick.
    It works for me as my knees are shot.
    I can move the ladder to any section of the roof rack and reach the center with ease. It's light, and stores easily in side the rear of the 110.
    No need to have to crawl around on top of the rack to get to items.
    Just my experience but l think it's a great option.
    Best wishes mate.
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  10. 10th August 2016, 11:39 AM #10
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    I would also add that it can be used for other than access to the rack and another added bonus is that it will make it harder for others to gain access to the rack when you are not around.

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