We have the Prime Design on our 2010 E150. It has the permanently
attached collapsible handles. Not sure exactly which model. That's the
only rack I'd put on any new truck.
On 10/15/2016 4:20 PM, Mark Radabaugh wrote:
Prime Design is the one with the ladders centered over the van.
Mark
On Oct 15, 2016, at 4:54 PM, Josh Luthman
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Who makes the good one?
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340
Direct: 937-552-2343
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373
On Oct 15, 2016 4:48 PM, "Mark Radabaugh" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
All of the Prime Design ones I have seen have the removable
handle. I think some of the WeatherGuard ones for the lower
vans have the flip down handle.
Horrible ladder rack… Ladder hanging over the side, handle
sticking out even farther:
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Good design:
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Mark
On Oct 15, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
I’ve seen vans with the Prime Design racks with the handle
folded and stowed like you say. I don’t know if that’s a newer
design or maybe just for low roof vans or something, but yes
there seems to be a discrepancy. Sounds like Mark has them,
maybe he can chime in?
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Josh Reynolds
*Sent:* Saturday, October 15, 2016 1:37 PM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans
Basically that, but the ones I'm familiar with the pole is
always connected, and once the ladder is in place the pole folds
against the side of the vehicle up top and has a spot for a padlock.
On Oct 15, 2016 11:37 AM, "Ken Hohhof" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkx87s6FmA
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDkx87s6FmA>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YqkK856WRI&feature=youtu.be
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YqkK856WRI&feature=youtu.be>
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Josh Reynolds
*Sent:* Saturday, October 15, 2016 10:55 AM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans
Good ladder kits mount the ladders on top. There is a level
that pulls the ladder down to the side of the vehicle, then you
just pull it off the hangers. They also have locks.
On Oct 15, 2016 1:36 AM, "Paul McCall" <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
For those with the higher roof vans, two questions.
Can you go through a fast food drive through?
How do you get ladders on /off? Do they make a ladder kit
that flips over the side or something?
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>] *On Behalf Of *Joe Falaschi
*Sent:* Friday, October 7, 2016 11:26 AM
*To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans
We like the dual sliding doors. We install shelving on the
driver side door entry way for easy access to tools. The
Transit connects are decent. The full size transits are too
large for us - mileage is too big of a hit. I’m sure they
will last longer but by the time they are 5 or 6 years old the
wrap is tired and it’s worth nothing, new stuff is out, might
as well just plan on a 4 year replacement cycle and have
something that always works. We’ve had some issues with the
older transit connects as they get into the 100k mileage
range. Our new vans are Promaster Cities. They get better
mileage than our Transit Connects and are hopefully a little
tougher. There are some great incentives on the Ram Promaster
City vans right now.
Joe Falaschi
e-vergent
On Oct 4, 2016, at 11:32 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
I am also looking at Ford Transit, medium roof 130” wheelbase
3.5L Ecoboost. Trying to decide if the dual sliding doors
option is brilliant or stupid.
A dealer near me bought up a bunch of 2016 Transits with hail
damage, I decided to pass on that. I think that means a
salvage title.
*From:*Af [mailto:[email protected]]*On Behalf Of*Josh Luthman
*Sent:*Tuesday, October 4, 2016 11:10 AM
*To:*[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
*Subject:*[AFMUG] Suggestions for work vans
I already have a Tacoma which is great, but I'm looking for a
second vehicle for a second driver. I'd like to try a work
van to keep everything inside. Maybe even warm parts for the
winter.
I'm looking at the Ford Transit and would love to hear of any
additional suggestions/experiences.
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340 <tel:937-552-2340>
Direct: 937-552-2343 <tel:937-552-2343>
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373
