Re: Long Range Fuel Tanks & Rear Tailgate Mount Ladders - South Afri

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Just to clarify on the question of the ladders. Because the ladder mounts to the top of the rear door, and because there is a very slight curve to the top of the door, for the sake of perfect accuracy it is best to manufacture the ladders for their intended position. But having said that, my own ladder is symetrical. ie it is made to be mounted in the centre. But I use it on the RHS and it fits equally well on the LHS. There is obviously a small gap between the top of the door and the one ladder mounting because of this, but no more than can be easily corrected by using a piece of bicycle inner tube, or something similar, to take up this space.
 
To summarise; if you want the ladder to fit precisely, and you know what side you will mount it, then specify that in your order. However if you are uncertain, or there is a possibility that you will need to change the location, then I think you will be fine with the centre fit ladder, which you can mount on either side.
 
Thanks
Ian
 
 
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Ian,

The other issue to consider with the ladders (as Peter has briefly pointed out) is the view out the rear window. If you have a rear mount ladder with either a bike or an upper mounted fuel can it will restrict view. Being right hand drive vehicles, having the ladder on the right would be preferable as vision is less restricted.

Cheers,

Skot

On 17/09/2014 6:45 PM, 'Ian Fairley' ian@ianfairley.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
 

Just to clarify on the question of the ladders. Because the ladder mounts to the top of the rear door, and because there is a very slight curve to the top of the door, for the sake of perfect accuracy it is best to manufacture the ladders for their intended position. But having said that, my own ladder is symetrical. ie it is made to be mounted in the centre. But I use it on the RHS and it fits equally well on the LHS. There is obviously a small gap between the top of the door and the one ladder mounting because of this, but no more than can be easily corrected by using a piece of bicycle inner tube, or something similar, to take up this space.
 
To summarise; if you want the ladder to fit precisely, and you know what side you will mount it, then specify that in your order. However if you are uncertain, or there is a possibility that you will need to change the location, then I think you will be fine with the centre fit ladder, which you can mount on either side.
 
Thanks
Ian
 
 

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Or get some truck mirrors. With three kids luggage I can never see out the rear window and don't miss it with proper mirrors. 

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On 17 Sep 2014, at 7:16 pm, "spbconsulting@bigpond.com [Syncro_T3_Australia]" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

 

Ian,

The other issue to consider with the ladders (as Peter has briefly pointed out) is the view out the rear window. If you have a rear mount ladder with either a bike or an upper mounted fuel can it will restrict view. Being right hand drive vehicles, having the ladder on the right would be preferable as vision is less restricted.

Cheers,

Skot

On 17/09/2014 6:45 PM, 'Ian Fairley' ian@ianfairley.com [Syncro_T3_Australia] wrote:
 

Just to clarify on the question of the ladders. Because the ladder mounts to the top of the rear door, and because there is a very slight curve to the top of the door, for the sake of perfect accuracy it is best to manufacture the ladders for their intended position. But having said that, my own ladder is symetrical. ie it is made to be mounted in the centre. But I use it on the RHS and it fits equally well on the LHS. There is obviously a small gap between the top of the door and the one ladder mounting because of this, but no more than can be easily corrected by using a piece of bicycle inner tube, or something similar, to take up this space.
 
To summarise; if you want the ladder to fit precisely, and you know what side you will mount it, then specify that in your order. However if you are uncertain, or there is a possibility that you will need to change the location, then I think you will be fine with the centre fit ladder, which you can mount on either side.
 
Thanks
Ian
 
 

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Yes correct. I don't find my ladder impedes my rear vision at all but I don't have anything mounted on it. Another factor to consider if thinking of going the jerry can route. The under floor tanks are a better option in every respect.

Ian