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12' Aluminum Telescopic Ladder
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this ladder because I have a 30' travel trailer, and I need to access any exterior part of the trailer for maintenance purposes, but I have limited cargo capacity to carry a full-sized ladder. Overall, this ladder fits that need perfectly. It lets me reach any part of the trailer, and it collapses into a small form factor that stows away very easily. But it has a safety issue.
You can use the ladder out of the box - it is intuitive, but it also has strong warnings cautioning you to read the manual before using the ladder, so I did. I suspect someone in China, with no English capability, was tasked with translating the instructions, and so they used an on-line translator. I don't mind this sloppy kind of instructions for a barbeque, but a ladder is a different matter. Not only is the translation grammatically impossible, the information you can glean from the instructions is WRONG. You are therefore better off to rely on your first instincts, throw away the manual, and figure it out by trial and error.
This ladder has 12 telescoping sections that lock into place when a pair of spring-loaded pins (left and right) that protrude through hidden holes in the ladder when adjacent sections are pulled apart to their maximum extension length. The spring loaded pins are not perfect - sometimes one side does not engage at a rung, so for safety sake, you *MUST* confirm using your fingers that each and every pin has slid sideways into the hidden holes. This is such a basic safety practice, yet it does not appear in the fragmented instructions that came with my ladder. This is the reason I give this ladder 3 stars, not 5.
I discovered this flaw when I first tested the ladder, and suddenly the left side started to collapse while the right side remained extended, and my ladder started to topple sideways. Thankfully it was a lower pin that had not engaged, and I was only a few rungs up, but had a much higher pin failed to engage, I might not be here to write this review. Now I always check every pair of pins manually after adjusting the height - EVERY TIME!
As for everything else, the ladder works very well. I weigh 200+ pounds, and the ladder has no problem handling my heft. It does flex a limited amount, but not enough to make me worry. It is very easy to extend and retract, and the heavy duty Velcro strap makes carrying it around in its fully collapsed configuration easy to do with just one hand. The only thing I noticed about it is it has a pair of plastic feet at the bottom of the aluminum round rails, both of which have gone missing after only a few uses of the ladder.
I recommend using this ladder, but only if you are a safety minded person (like me) who has the discipline to verify the pins have engaged *EVERY* time you adjust the height. Murphy's Law says it is the one time you don't check that will kill you.
You can use the ladder out of the box - it is intuitive, but it also has strong warnings cautioning you to read the manual before using the ladder, so I did. I suspect someone in China, with no English capability, was tasked with translating the instructions, and so they used an on-line translator. I don't mind this sloppy kind of instructions for a barbeque, but a ladder is a different matter. Not only is the translation grammatically impossible, the information you can glean from the instructions is WRONG. You are therefore better off to rely on your first instincts, throw away the manual, and figure it out by trial and error.
This ladder has 12 telescoping sections that lock into place when a pair of spring-loaded pins (left and right) that protrude through hidden holes in the ladder when adjacent sections are pulled apart to their maximum extension length. The spring loaded pins are not perfect - sometimes one side does not engage at a rung, so for safety sake, you *MUST* confirm using your fingers that each and every pin has slid sideways into the hidden holes. This is such a basic safety practice, yet it does not appear in the fragmented instructions that came with my ladder. This is the reason I give this ladder 3 stars, not 5.
I discovered this flaw when I first tested the ladder, and suddenly the left side started to collapse while the right side remained extended, and my ladder started to topple sideways. Thankfully it was a lower pin that had not engaged, and I was only a few rungs up, but had a much higher pin failed to engage, I might not be here to write this review. Now I always check every pair of pins manually after adjusting the height - EVERY TIME!
As for everything else, the ladder works very well. I weigh 200+ pounds, and the ladder has no problem handling my heft. It does flex a limited amount, but not enough to make me worry. It is very easy to extend and retract, and the heavy duty Velcro strap makes carrying it around in its fully collapsed configuration easy to do with just one hand. The only thing I noticed about it is it has a pair of plastic feet at the bottom of the aluminum round rails, both of which have gone missing after only a few uses of the ladder.
I recommend using this ladder, but only if you are a safety minded person (like me) who has the discipline to verify the pins have engaged *EVERY* time you adjust the height. Murphy's Law says it is the one time you don't check that will kill you.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The ladder itself is quite heavy. However I would not recommend it if you're planning on using it while holding a chainsaw or anything else that could hurt you. It is not all that steady feeling and exhibits a bit of bowing when fully extended.
I bought it primarily so I can wax my 12'9" high motorhome and it works perfectly for that. Because of the way each step section collapses into the section under it and that they have to be done from the bottom up it would be very easy to get your fingers mashed. I think laying the ladder on the ground and collapsing it SLOWLY may be a safer alternative.
A friend of mine paid $250 for the exact same ladder except for the stick on labels. the price was right!
I bought it primarily so I can wax my 12'9" high motorhome and it works perfectly for that. Because of the way each step section collapses into the section under it and that they have to be done from the bottom up it would be very easy to get your fingers mashed. I think laying the ladder on the ground and collapsing it SLOWLY may be a safer alternative.
A friend of mine paid $250 for the exact same ladder except for the stick on labels. the price was right!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Spend a bit more on a better brand name ladder. When closing the ladder after only hacing it for 3 weeks one of the plastic switches used to take down a rung broker off. Not even sure how to get a part replacement since it is a "generic" ladder.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great Ladder. Great Compact Size.
I got this ladder to be able to get up to my third row of clothes - about 12 ft tall to the bar (or more). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jill
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down to fit in the camper so I can check the roof. Read more
down to fit in the camper so I can check the roof. Read more
Published 1 month ago by dmeier
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2nd one I've bought, I'm a contractor with limited room in my work truck, this product is great, tucks away in small area, but gets me on every roof & up in attics I need access... Read more
Published 2 months ago by msmelwolf
Buyer beware!!!!!!!!!!! Dangerous!!!!!
I received the ladder in 5 days. Was exactly as described except the first time I used the ladder I was about 8 foot up and the ladders snapped in half!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chrisdw
Light weight and sturdy
This is the second ladder like this that I have purchased. The first one for me... the second one for my son in law. Sure beats having a clunky 12 ft ladder in the garage.
Published 5 months ago by sm!les
Great Ladder!!!
Ladder is exactly as advertised. It is light weight and closes up to a manageable size. I am happy with my purchase.
Published 5 months ago by Jay A. Levy
good lil' ladder
Pretty easy to use, fits in the trunk of my compact car, good value, had to convert the wieght rating from metric to pounds but was pleased with the 300# rating. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Richard Gibbs
lightweight, but sticky
This ladder is lightweight and easy to carry
around. Sometimes in opening out the steps
one or more of them sticks, which is
aggravating. Read more
around. Sometimes in opening out the steps
one or more of them sticks, which is
aggravating. Read more
Published 6 months ago by corkywal
12 Foot Telescoping Extension Ladder
This ladder is compact and just what we needed to fit in a closet where the opening was in the ceiling to get to our central air unit. Stores nicely in a small space.
Published 8 months ago by annabanana
Excellent
Love my ladder. My wife ordered this for me cause I drive a flatbed anf its hard to get up on top of loads, but not anymore and takes up hardly any room. I love it
Published 9 months ago by teamroper
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