Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
We use these. 2 on each ladder. www.hookum*dano*.com/ On 11/8/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
OK, I hate copy and paste. Try this link. www.hookemdano.com On 11/9/2010 10:23 AM, Gary Garrett wrote: We use these. 2 on each ladder. www.hookum*dano*.com/ On 11/8/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List:wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives:http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
OK, so I can't read or type either. Thats why I am an ISP. www.hookumdano.com On 11/9/2010 10:36 AM, Gary Garrett wrote: OK, I hate copy and paste. Try this link. www.hookemdano.com On 11/9/2010 10:23 AM, Gary Garrett wrote: We use these. 2 on each ladder. www.hookum*dano*.com/ On 11/8/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List:wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives:http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List:wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives:http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
We just use the standard roof racks, but they even have gas shock lifters on some. http://earlowen.com/flipbook/index.html?page=294 Marco On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 12:40 PM, Gary Garrett ggarr...@nidaho.net wrote: OK, so I can't read or type either. Thats why I am an ISP. www.hookumdano.com On 11/9/2010 10:36 AM, Gary Garrett wrote: OK, I hate copy and paste. Try this link. www.hookemdano.com On 11/9/2010 10:23 AM, Gary Garrett wrote: We use these. 2 on each ladder. www.hookum*dano*.com/ On 11/8/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today!http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today!http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today!http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- Marco C. Coelho Argon Technologies Inc. POB 875 Greenville, TX 75403-0875 903-455-5036 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
Same way we do it. Martha Huizenga DC Access, LLC http://www.dcaccess.net 202-546-5898 */Friendly, Local, Affordable, Internet!/**/ Connecting the Capitol Hill Community Join us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Washington-DC/DC-Access-LLC/64096486706?ref=tsor follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/dcaccess /* On 11/8/2010 3:51 PM, Matt Jenkins wrote: We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
That's exactly the problem...he wants a solution to that. I know Dish/Direct/whoever have the vans with the ladder rack that slides off/down a bit - perhaps find one of those on ebay? Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 3:51 PM, Matt Jenkins m...@smarterbroadband.netwrote: We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
We used to use bungy cords and we switched 2 yrs ago to Hookem-Dano ladder locks. They can be found at http://www.hookumdano.com/ Tom _ From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 12:53 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack That's exactly the problem...he wants a solution to that. I know Dish/Direct/whoever have the vans with the ladder rack that slides off/down a bit - perhaps find one of those on ebay? Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 3:51 PM, Matt Jenkins m...@smarterbroadband.net wrote: We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
I use the same. Bungee Cords. Takes me around, oh, 30 seconds to take them off. Not a big deal for me at all. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Matt Jenkins Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 3:52 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
The make really good roof rack ladder mounts, complete with lock downs and quick releases. Take a look at the Earl Owen Company website. They've got all sorts of good stuff. Marco On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Robert West robert.w...@just-micro.comwrote: I use the same. Bungee Cords. Takes me around, oh, 30 seconds to take them off. Not a big deal for me at all. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Matt Jenkins Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 3:52 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- Marco C. Coelho Argon Technologies Inc. POB 875 Greenville, TX 75403-0875 903-455-5036 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] OT; securing extension ladder to SUV roof rack
The bungee cords with carabiners are the greatest! On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 3:51 PM, Matt Jenkins m...@smarterbroadband.netwrote: We use bungee cords, preferably the kind with the carabiners on each end. One in the front and one in the back. They have never failed. Only people have caused failures so far. On 11/08/2010 12:48 PM, Steven McGehee wrote: Hi all, Got a situation that I think a lot of you all probably deal with as well. We have a service SUV with a roof rack that we use to transport a 28' extension ladder (14' in stored position). We use two straps to secure the ladder and that method has served us well for years. The problem is that it takes several minutes to do and not every one on our staff knows the proper way to fully secure the ladder with this method. Ultimately, I'm trying to find a quicker, easier way to secure this ladder to the roof rack. Some type of clamping system instead of passing straps through the rack and the ladder rungs would be great. I didn't know if any of you had a method or product you'd recommend, but I haven't found anything concrete yet after some Googling. Thanks, and feel free to reply off-list as I know this is kind of OT. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- -RickG WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
