Prime Design is the one with the ladders centered over the van. Mark
> On Oct 15, 2016, at 4:54 PM, Josh Luthman <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com> wrote: > > Who makes the good one? > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne St > Suite 1337 > Troy, OH 45373 > > > On Oct 15, 2016 4:48 PM, "Mark Radabaugh" <m...@amplex.net > <mailto:m...@amplex.net>> wrote: > All of the Prime Design ones I have seen have the removable handle. I > think some of the WeatherGuard ones for the lower vans have the flip down > handle. > > > Horrible ladder rack… Ladder hanging over the side, handle sticking out even > farther: > > <IMG_0464.jpeg> > > > Good design: > > <IMG_0465.jpeg> > > > Mark > > >> On Oct 15, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com >> <mailto:af...@kwisp.com>> wrote: >> >> I’ve seen vans with the Prime Design racks with the handle folded and stowed >> like you say. I don’t know if that’s a newer design or maybe just for low >> roof vans or something, but yes there seems to be a discrepancy. Sounds >> like Mark has them, maybe he can chime in? >> >> <> >> From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com <mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>] On >> Behalf Of Josh Reynolds >> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:37 PM >> To: af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com> >> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans >> >> Basically that, but the ones I'm familiar with the pole is always connected, >> and once the ladder is in place the pole folds against the side of the >> vehicle up top and has a spot for a padlock. >> >> On Oct 15, 2016 11:37 AM, "Ken Hohhof" <af...@kwisp.com >> <mailto:af...@kwisp.com>> wrote: >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkx87s6FmA >>> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkx87s6FmA> >>> >>> >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YqkK856WRI&feature=youtu.be >>> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YqkK856WRI&feature=youtu.be> >>> >>> >>> <> >>> From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com <mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>] On >>> Behalf Of Josh Reynolds >>> Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 10:55 AM >>> To: af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com> >>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans >>> >>> >>> >>> Good ladder kits mount the ladders on top. There is a level that pulls the >>> ladder down to the side of the vehicle, then you just pull it off the >>> hangers. They also have locks. >>> >>> >>> On Oct 15, 2016 1:36 AM, "Paul McCall" <pa...@pdmnet.net >>> <mailto:pa...@pdmnet.net>> wrote: >>> >>>> For those with the higher roof vans, two questions. >>>> >>>> Can you go through a fast food drive through? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> How do you get ladders on /off? Do they make a ladder kit that flips over >>>> the side or something? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com <mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>] On >>>> Behalf Of Joe Falaschi >>>> Sent: Friday, October 7, 2016 11:26 AM >>>> To: af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We like the dual sliding doors. We install shelving on the driver side >>>> door entry way for easy access to tools. The Transit connects are decent. >>>> The full size transits are too large for us - mileage is too big of a >>>> hit. I’m sure they will last longer but by the time they are 5 or 6 years >>>> old the wrap is tired and it’s worth nothing, new stuff is out, might as >>>> well just plan on a 4 year replacement cycle and have something that >>>> always works. We’ve had some issues with the older transit connects as >>>> they get into the 100k mileage range. Our new vans are Promaster Cities. >>>> They get better mileage than our Transit Connects and are hopefully a >>>> little tougher. There are some great incentives on the Ram Promaster City >>>> vans right now. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Joe Falaschi >>>> >>>> e-vergent >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Oct 4, 2016, at 11:32 AM, Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com >>>>> <mailto:af...@kwisp.com>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am also looking at Ford Transit, medium roof 130” wheelbase 3.5L >>>>> Ecoboost. Trying to decide if the dual sliding doors option is brilliant >>>>> or stupid. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> A dealer near me bought up a bunch of 2016 Transits with hail damage, I >>>>> decided to pass on that. I think that means a salvage title. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> <> >>>>> From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com <mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com>] On >>>>> Behalf Of Josh Luthman >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 11:10 AM >>>>> To: af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com> >>>>> Subject: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I already have a Tacoma which is great, but I'm looking for a second >>>>> vehicle for a second driver. I'd like to try a work van to keep >>>>> everything inside. Maybe even warm parts for the winter. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I'm looking at the Ford Transit and would love to hear of any additional >>>>> suggestions/experiences. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Josh Luthman >>>>> Office: 937-552-2340 <tel:937-552-2340> >>>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 <tel:937-552-2343> >>>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>>> Suite 1337 >>>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >