Letech Ladder Installation

[ErnieB]

The folks at Warner Ineos Grenadier here in Utah got a shipment of Letech ladders and I was lucky enough to score one today. It’s a very high quality upgrade from the stock ladder complete with a grip texturing. There is about 3/4 of an inch from the backside of the jerry can to the body. I am using a Wavian jerry can which I hope has minimal expansion when filled with fuel.

 

[TCMColorado]

Looks like you also have the LeTech rock sliders, Very sharp!

 

[holdmybeer]

Does the LeTech ladder sit proud of the spare? Wondering about point of first contact. I guess either tire or ladder contact will push door metal inward. Really like the utility of the LeTech ladder though.

 

[ErnieB]

Looks like you also have the LeTech rock sliders, Very sharp!

Thank you! I think they make very quality parts.

 

[ErnieB]

Does the LeTech ladder sit proud of the spare? Wondering about point of first contact. I guess either tire or ladder contact will push door metal inward. Really like the utility of the LeTech ladder though.

Hey there! The ladder does protrude slightly past the spare.

 

[Jiman01]

So the whole thing is made from aluminum? Is the IG ladder Al?

 

[Gren@dier]

the IG ladder is made from Al Mg

 

[WanderingSniper]

Hello, I know I’m late to the party but I really like the ladder. Can you let us know about the install? Was it difficult? Did you have to drill into the rig?
Thanks!

 

[ColoradoMike]

I LOVE this design? Any thoughts on install and real world use?

 

[ShootingCar]

Great ideas here. The new ladder is a bit expensive for me today. But as I say: “you can justify anything if you want it bad enough!” I think I may try the clamp on attachment to the rungs and a mount for my Rotopax for now. I may try the clamp on Hi-Lift jack mounts on the vertical rails of the ladder and will report back.

 

[Bruce]

Does the LeTech ladder sit proud of the spare? Wondering about point of first contact. I guess either tire or ladder contact will push door metal inward. Really like the utility of the LeTech ladder though.

You could add one of the tire relocation brackets that push the tire out further. It would only help when backing straight up, but at least protect you a little better on right and straight on impacts.

 

[BruceClaassen]

I was considering getting the LeTech ladder, but I'm a little disappointed with one element of its design - the straight-across second-top rung puts it close to the window, pretty much guaranteeing that your shoe is going to repeatedly make contact with the window and reduce your 'step-on depth', especially when disembarking.

I contacted LeTech directly with the following suggestion + marked up picture - to match the extended step from lower down the ladder. Another way of putting it, is to say that they should mirror the second-top rung of the original INEOS ladder, which already steps out.

I received a reply from them that included the following opening statement:
"One of the reasons we developed our own ladder was to make it easier to climb onto the roof. When the INEOS landed in our showroom, my father climbed onto the roof and immediately had the problem of his shoes touching the car".

But frustratingly the reply went on to say that they "cannot remove the one rung", which is not actually what I was suggesting. I replied to this effect, but got no further response. To be honest, if the straight-across rung is a structural member (which I can't believe it is), then why not simply add an additional step-out rung as they do further down?

I'm disappointed, as I would have bought it if this modification was made. When climbing down off the roof, this step is (for me) the most critical one, which the original ladder gets right.

 

[WanderingSniper]

I was considering getting the LeTech ladder, but I'm a little disappointed with one element of its design - the straight-across second-top rung puts it close to the window, pretty much guaranteeing that your shoe is going to repeatedly make contact with the window and reduce your 'step-on depth', especially when disembarking.

I contacted LeTech directly with the following suggestion + marked up picture - to match the extended step from lower down the ladder. Another way of putting it, is to say that they should mirror the second-top rung of the original INEOS ladder, which already steps out.

I received a reply from them that included the following opening statement:
"One of the reasons we developed our own ladder was to make it easier to climb onto the roof. When the INEOS landed in our showroom, my father climbed onto the roof and immediately had the problem of his shoes touching the car".

But frustratingly the reply went on to say that they "cannot remove the one rung", which is not actually what I was suggesting. I replied to this effect, but got no further response. To be honest, if the straight-across rung is a structural member (which I can't believe it is), then why not simply add an additional step-out rung as they do further down?

I'm disappointed, as I would have bought it if this modification was made. When climbing down off the roof, this step is (for me) the most critical one, which the original ladder gets right.

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I have no idea of your shoe size but I’m a men’s 8, I don’t hit the window ever. It’s been great for me. The biggest problem is just training yourself that the third rung on the way down is further out.

 

[Tazzieman]

Narrow step! Looks suitable for rock climbing shoes. Would suit the rock sliders as well.
Not work boots though!

 

[BruceClaassen]

I have no idea of your shoe size but I’m a men’s 8, I don’t hit the window ever. It’s been great for me. The biggest problem is just training yourself that the third rung on the way down is further out.

Hi, I'm glad that it works for you. Unfortunately for me, I wear EU-size 45 / USA size 12 shoes. As you'll see in these photos, I don't get much purchase in my outdoor boots on the top step (shoe held 4mm off the paintwork), whereas on the second step I have a much more comfortable position and feel far safer when (of example) I'm climbing down carrying something in one hand and need good stability and peace of mind).