Compact Telescoping Ladder [All Vehicles]
| Product: | GW-TEL-LADDER |
|---|---|
| Works With: | All Vehicles |
| Manufacturer: | GoWesty |
| Availability: | Good Stock |
On our quest for the perfect bunk ladder, we investigated some of the common telescoping ladders available on the market. The problem: they were too wide to work efficiently in a van. Their width resulted in very limited stowage options, and they were bulky when used inside as a bunk ladder. So we went straight to the manufacturer and had a ladder custom-made to a narrower width (14.5") so they fit perfectly under the Vanagon rear bench seat.
These ladders extend to 6.5 feet in height, which means they are ideally sized to reach anything you have stored on the roof of your vehicle and they can be lowered incrementally, essentially acting as the ideal bunk ladder without ending up too high and getting in the way when climbing up and down. The ladder collapses to 27" tall by 14.5" wide for easy storage in a variety of locations.
Dimensions:
Fully Extended: 6.5' x 14.5" x 2.25"
Collapsed: 27" x 14.5" x 2.25"
Features:
• Fully collapsible
• Custom compact size for easy storage
• Comfortable slanted steps
• Durable, non-slip rubber feet
• Heavy-duty weight limit of 330 pounds
Proposition 65: This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
I love this ladder! I think it's much better than a fixed ladder because you can use it anywhere on the van, not to mention around your campsite. I stow it up in the Westy pop top across the width of the van with two segments extended (see photo), but it could easily stow in the camper closet, or behind the front seats; it's pretty compact when not extended. It's also pretty lightweight. I've had mine for 4-5 years. It is one of my most favorite van accessories I've bought within the last decade or so because it makes it so much easier to use my rooftop box and to strap kayaks, surfboards, and paddleboards to the roof rack.
High quality ladder that fits perfectly in a Eurovan Weekender!
Great ladder. Solid, well constructed. A little heavy.
Great quality ladder. Very space efficient
Perfectly engineered for my 84 vanagon. The height fits well on the outside rain gutter so it stays in place while I climb up to the roof racks.
This thing is pretty slick. Narrower than the others I’ve seen advertised which is a good thing.
Nice product! When I saw one come out of another Westfalia/Vanagon at a local VW show and watched it used to reach the luggage rack. I knew it was the best solution for me as well! Solid, stows under the rear seat, extends and retracts smoothly.
Perfect! Exactly what
I was looking for. Light weight and compact.
Fast delivery!
Look very good
Nice compact ladder which is easy to use and store
wonderful ladder, arrived promptly
Really sturdy and well made ladder ! Love it
Perfect addition to a Westy! VERY sturdy & fits perfectly. All the raves you read about this little gem are spot on.
Worth the buy
In my long ago former 1984 Westfalia Vanagon, they didn't make these outstanding, easy to use, easy to carry and pack light-weight ladders. What a game-changer this product is!! Now I can quickly and easily set it up to ascend into the pop-up bed, and descend, or use it to open or shut the skylight vent, or unzip the pop-top window for more air, or use it to get up to the front well, or my awning; easy-peasy. It fits nearly flat and easily in the rear area behind the bench seat, not adding weight to my travels and fuel economy (so thankful for this too!).
Because of the excellent gription of the "stoppers" on the feet, it doesn't budge when I'm climbing, standing, or decending on it. Bravo and kudos to the brilliant person/s who designed this "greatest invention since sliced bread"!
I’m 5’2 and use this ladder to load/unload my rooftop box and luggage rack, put the rain fly on, string twinkle lights and get into the top bunk without stepping on seats and counters. GoWesty, can you make some “clips” to stabilize it while driving when stored across the van in front of the bunk?
I am glad I bought this. Sure, it wasn't cheap, but neither is it cheaply made. It's very good quality and is small enough when not being used that it fits in the back of my 2002 Eurovan Camper. The owners manual says to step on the passenger seat to climb up to the upper bunk, but I would rather not wear out the seat and use the ladder.
This is a brilliantly designed telescoping ladder, and it is compact and lightweight too! I bought this to be able to get up and down for my Westy poptop, and used it this week for the first time. It makes it very do-able for me, and is so well-designed and so easy to use. I'm thrilled with it!
Very solidly made, clicks into place, works effortlessly. Fits under rear seat. My only complaint is that after a few uses the metal legs started to cut through the rubber feet. I took the feet off, wrapped the bottom of the legs in electrical tape and put the rubber feet back on. Seems to have solved that problem. Gowesty might want to burr down the legs before finishing...
Should have bought years ago, but usually sold out!
Thanks!
As others have commented, it is well made. But for me this ladder has a glaring shortcoming. I bought it primarily to access the top bunk for sleeping, one of its advertised uses. When I set up the ladder, as with ANY ladder, it is leaning a bit for stability and ease of use. But doing so creates an issue with this ladder. Since the rungs of the ladder are flat when it is collapsed, they face down and away from the user when it is extended and leaning a bit. This means that when I'm using the ladder to climb into or out of the top bunk, I'm stepping barefooted on just the top front angle edge of the step. IT HURTS! They make collapsing ladders with angled steps that are flat when the ladder is propped up at an angle, but this ladder doesn't have them. This ladder is already pricy and collapsible ladders with angled steps are even pricier, but if I'm already paying a steep price, I'd rather pay a bit more to have it be right. As it is, I've paid a lot for something that does not perform an advertised use very well. I suppose I could wear my shoes to climb the ladder to go to bed, but then my dirty shoes would be up on the bed instead of down on the floor or outside where they belong. Incorporate the angled steps and it will earn 5 stars.
Love it fits perfect for my vw eurovan weekendee
The scoping ladder is small and convenient to carry in my van. I've used it already.
Solid piece of equipment, works as advertised. All components feel very solid. I took off the rubber feet and wrapped a little electrical tape around the bottom of the legs, as some people reported that the sharp metal cuts through the rubber feet. Easy prevention just in case. Replacement rubber feet are available for cheap.
Exactly what I needed. Very sturdy.
Fast shipping,exellent item.
Super impressed with the compact size and build quality for this ladder. It easily fits under the rear seat or behind the driver's seat. Height is perfect for getting into the top bunk or the front luggage rack.
Compact, and keeps dirty feet off the cabinets!
The rubber feet wear out fast. The sharp edge of the ladder tube cuts through the rubber feet.
Hi Edward, we will see what our manufacturer can do about the feet. In the meantime, we do offer replacement feet if you need them. Cheers!
Works perfectly for accessing anything on the roof/ pop up. Just the right height for me to get into the roof top box or clean off the solar panel. Also works perfectly for my son to access the pop top bunk. Stores away great while traveling.
This ladder is well made, portable (does fit under the bench), and generally good quality.
3 problems though: (1) The caps on the top of the ladder are hard plastic and could easily scratch the paint on your van (2) The steps are not angled at all so when you lean it up against anything, the step surface isn't flat. You're stepping on the corner of the step. Especially bad with bare feet. (3) I was hoping to use this ladder around the house because it's so easy to move around compared to a normal 6' step ladder. Alas this ladder is, painfully, just a few inches too short to be used over a standard residential door / closet opening that's 6'8".
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