ladder straps

[The Finch]

can anyone recomend anywhere to get some decent straps to fasten ladders to roof of van, im currently using the standard ladder clamps but its a pain when i try get in car parks and also clamps have rusted

also any tips or tricks to stop the dam things howling

 

[telectrix]

cut down on the winalot

 

[DurhamSparky]

Universal Heavy Duty Rhino Ladder Safe Clamp BRAND NEW | eBay UK

 

[The Finch]

Universal Heavy Duty Rhino Ladder Safe Clamp BRAND NEW | eBay UK

cheers il have a look at them

 

[Short Circuit]

Universal Heavy Duty Rhino Ladder Safe Clamp BRAND NEW | eBay UK

I have a pair these from screwfix and found them to be a nightmare! I have gone back to the metal ones you already have!

 

[ian]

my mate who is builder has these and hates them.

 

[TPES]

Why are these no good?

They look slot better and quicker to use than the traditional ladder clamps..

 

[rocker]

I use ratchet tie-downs, you know, the bright orange ribbon things. About 1.50 each from a lot of discount style stores, and there's no shifting them once done up tight. Also use a padlock and chain for obvious reasons.....

 

[The Finch]

I use ratchet tie-downs, you know, the bright orange ribbon things. About 1.50 each from a lot of discount style stores, and there's no shifting them once done up tight. Also use a padlock and chain for obvious reasons.....

cheers that was the idea of thinking rather than the clamps, i have noticed alot of the bt guys now have padlock and chain or bike lock on the ladders now to stop light fingered sods borrowing them and forgetting to return, luckily my steps fit inside the van if i had my choice wouldnt have the triples on wind noise is bad im going to end up blowing speakers in van i turn radio up that loud

 

[PC Electrics]

How do you position your ladders on the van. Are they central or evenly spaced on one side?
Do you have the little upstands that you push ladders against (sideways)?

Perhaps you could post a photo?