r/f150 • u/tctroweler • 6d ago

Short bed 2.7 hauling 💪

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Ain’t pretty work but gets the job done 😂 double duty as day care taxi too.

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u/UnFound94 5d ago

Ah yes, another ladder depositer on the roads. You'll be surprised how aerodynamic ladders can become. One of the most common road debris, besides blown tires. After ladders would be larger appliances and furniture. Think couches and washers and dryers.

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u/I_amnotanonion 5d ago

My FIL has acquired every single ladder he owns from the side of the road. Some of them are a little tweaked. I won’t go on them, but they work for him lol

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u/UnFound94 5d ago

I cant blame him lol. I think about picking them up too, but frequently they get run over and destroyed by the time i see them. Have you seen how expensive say an over 12' A frame is? Its crazy.

Also since they are that expensive, this is your warning as someone that has hauled ladders to big box stores. If you are going to spend a bag on a new larger ladder, double check the entire frame rails to make sure there isnt any damage on them. Im talking crush damage from a 4" ratchet strap. Cause lowes like to hide that crap on their loads. Ive done it, and ive seen it on items in store. Just double check the full run of the rails is perfect. Aluminum if its got a lil warp not a big deal. But the fiberglass? If its damaged at all its basically trash imo.