So I just moved into a house for the first time and really need to get an 8 foot ladder, has anyone tried fit one that large in their CX-5? I don't live too far from the big box store so I could tie it up a little and hang out the back with the hatch open. Alternatively could the the narrow top part stick out the sunroof with the base going into the back cargo area?
Fit a big ladder?
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You might be able to fit the ladder through the middle of the rear seat and between the front seats, and still be able to close the tailgate without the ladder touching the dash. I would measure it first though.
But my advice is not to buy an 8 foot ladder in the first place. I have one and I never use it. It's an inconvenient size that is difficult to use indoors (and next to impossible in rooms with 8 foot ceilings) but too short for a lot of outdoor jobs. The ladders I use the most are an old wooden 6 foot step ladder, and a couple of 17 foot telescoping multi-purpose ladders. Multi-purpose ladders are heavy, but convenient as hell. I also have a 32 foot extension ladder for the high stuff. I would start with a 6 foot step ladder and a medium-sized multi-purpose ladder and go from there.
But my advice is not to buy an 8 foot ladder in the first place. I have one and I never use it. It's an inconvenient size that is difficult to use indoors (and next to impossible in rooms with 8 foot ceilings) but too short for a lot of outdoor jobs. The ladders I use the most are an old wooden 6 foot step ladder, and a couple of 17 foot telescoping multi-purpose ladders. Multi-purpose ladders are heavy, but convenient as hell. I also have a 32 foot extension ladder for the high stuff. I would start with a 6 foot step ladder and a medium-sized multi-purpose ladder and go from there.
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I agree with you on the 8-foot ladder advice. (couch)
Awesome thanks for all the advice, I think I'm heading towards the Little Giant 22-footer now instead of the original plain step ladder. The folded size shouldn't have any trouble fitting in to take home. I have 11' ceilings in some rooms that I plan to paint the walls eventually, and also some ceiling fans that are 10' up that need major cleaning so I really need something that can reach 8'. Don't plan to get on the roof or anything since I'm deathly afraid of heights, even getting on my little 3 stepper can be uncomfortable.
My household ladder is a 7'7" - 11' sliding extension/offset-step. This does EVERYTHING around my bungalow home including access to the roof, cleaning gutters, painting the stairwell to the basement, and I use it at the 32' sloop pre/post launch/haulout. At it's shortest 7'7" I carry it in the truck with the hatch closed. Here's how. Drop the starboard rear seat back. Move starboard front seat fully forward. Remove front seat headrest. Fully recline front seat back. Cover reclined front seat with a mat. Load ladder. Close hatch.
The bundles created by grouping together the sections of the boat's winter cover frame are longer than the ladder. Using the above process these too are transported to/from the boatyard with the hatch closed.
Brian
The bundles created by grouping together the sections of the boat's winter cover frame are longer than the ladder. Using the above process these too are transported to/from the boatyard with the hatch closed.
Brian
I transported my "Little Giant" ladder in the back of my CX-5. I put the rear seat down and tilted the passenger seat forward then slid the ladder in from the back.
At it's smallest point it's about 5' 8" tall and extends to 11ft for stepladder and 20 ft for an extension ladder.
It really is a great ladder, has about 20 different combinations. You can use it for high ceilings, landings, tree trimming, etc. It's super sturdy. Only downside is it's heavy, it's made with aircraft grade aluminum.
At it's smallest point it's about 5' 8" tall and extends to 11ft for stepladder and 20 ft for an extension ladder.
It really is a great ladder, has about 20 different combinations. You can use it for high ceilings, landings, tree trimming, etc. It's super sturdy. Only downside is it's heavy, it's made with aircraft grade aluminum.
