460 Rear Ladder

[tingc222]

Thoughts about putting a person’s weight on the end of the rear door? Curious about integrity of the door hinges over time.

obviously the side ladder version shouldn’t have this issue

 

[rex in bama]

I guess you have never had the rear cargo area full to the brim. In a recent move my only choice was to open the back glass. If I opened the rear door everything would spill out. The fabricator did well adding in that design element IMO.

2x this, and when camping It allows you to sleep in the truck with that glass hatch open (that hatch is a great option - keeps a light rain out, and you can drape mosquito netting over it).

 

[JCliftonB]

Does anyone have Version 2.0 here yet? How does it compare to the square tubing?

 

[Stickgunner]

Sorry to revive a necrothread, but did they kill off the side ladder product line?

 

[r2m]

Sorry to revive a necrothread, but did they kill off the side ladder product line?

Some options if you want a rear ladder. Take your pick!

1. Lexus GX460 Rear Ladder - https://gobiracks.com/product/lexus-gx460-rear-ladderdriver-side/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJZOXKRaHzp42hxmFaA0Q2IGGe5cJWuuFMSFTlqjXXBFffsRXTCDrvxoCA3MQAvD_BwE
2. Lexus GX460 Ladder - https://prinsu.com/product/lexus-gx460-ladder/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJVekX6YMaawP3ABx9aIXKzqJ2FQRIhMacBtGn2Pe2TBqOhcbTBZ1vRoCd8sQAvD_BwE
3. gx 460 Aluminum half ladders Driver/Passenger | NashFabCo - https://www.nashfabco.com/product-page/lexus-gx-460-half-ladder

 

[Stickgunner]

Some options if you want a rear ladder. Take your pick!

1. Lexus GX460 Rear Ladder - https://gobiracks.com/product/lexus-gx460-rear-ladderdriver-side/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJZOXKRaHzp42hxmFaA0Q2IGGe5cJWuuFMSFTlqjXXBFffsRXTCDrvxoCA3MQAvD_BwE
2. Lexus GX460 Ladder - https://prinsu.com/product/lexus-gx460-ladder/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwyo60BhBiEiwAHmVLJVekX6YMaawP3ABx9aIXKzqJ2FQRIhMacBtGn2Pe2TBqOhcbTBZ1vRoCd8sQAvDhopingi think the _BwE
3. gx 460 Aluminum half ladders Driver/Passenger | NashFabCo - https://www.nashfabco.com/product-page/lexus-gx-460-half-ladder

Thank you. I had seen those and was hoping the side mount ladders were still an option. I think the rear mounted is probably the most practical, but the side mount seems like it would be more sturdy than hanging on a hinged door. Thanks Again,

 

[r2m]

Thank you. I had seen those and was hoping the side mount ladders were still an option. I think the rear mounted is probably the most practical, but the side mount seems like it would be more sturdy than hanging on a hinged door. Thanks Again,

I've been seeing more and more vehicles (read: new Defenders) with side mounted ladders and Rotopax's and I can't help thinking how those will either catch every branch on a narrow trail or get torn off going through a squeeze. A squeeze being a narrow point in a trail between two rocks, trees, or whatever, when you have to fold your mirrors in.
Personally, I like keeping a very thin profile for trails, unless all you do is open country like deserts, plains, dry lake beds, etc.

 

[Stickgunner]

I've been seeing more and more vehicles (read: new Defenders) with side mounted ladders and Rotopax's and I can't help thinking how those will either catch every branch on a narrow trail or get torn off going through a squeeze. A squeeze being a narrow point in a trail between two rocks, trees, or whatever, when you have to fold your mirrors in.
Personally, I like keeping a very thin profile for trails, unless all you do is open country like deserts, plains, dry lake beds, etc.

Yup, that is the large concern for me as well. If I were a desert crawler I wouldn’t care, but narrow logging roads and old trails seem like it would be catching nonstop and leveraging sticks and things against the body.

 

[Stickgunner]

Thoughts about putting a person’s weight on the end of the rear door? Curious about integrity of the door hinges over time.

obviously the side ladder version shouldn’t have this issue

Bringing this one back up, and my question is for any long time ladder owners out there... Have you experienced any shift in your door or hardware your ladder is mounted to?

 

[Stickgunner]

Anyone? Bueller bueller?

 

[orangerock]

Anyone? Bueller bueller?

Bump.

I want a ladder strictly for the ability to mount my 5lb propane and a Jerry can but I’m worried about the 70-80lbs on the door hinges.

 

[SpitnTears]

Bringing this one back up, and my question is for any long time ladder owners out there... Have you experienced any shift in your door or hardware your ladder is mounted to?

I have the Nash fan shorty ladder. On trips, I have a 10lb propane tank in a bag hanging off of it. I use it all the time to climb onto the roof rack.

Since the door is closed when I use the ladder, it’s essentially braced on both sides. I haven’t had any door shift issues. Ladder is still on there rock solid, albeit, the propane tank is only ~28lbs when full.

I believe the hinges are the same as the Prado, and they have a rear wheel and tire bolted to the door.