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OLOSTEVE



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Should have bought one of these years ago.


600mm high, just right for cleaning the roof and windscreen.
Why did I struggle on steps for years?
Post #422231 11th Jun 2022 11:17 am
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Bobupndown



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey

Handy have had one since Disco 2 days. Also useful for cleaning windows and decorating I'm told. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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Post #422240 11th Jun 2022 2:38 pm
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Lightwater



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I have a moulded two step plastic one. Had it over two decades. Apart from handy to reach across the roof of the car, it is also handy to saw pieces of timber over the edge, or to drill on as a low bench when you need to get some weight behind. A low bench for working on pot plants etc. It hangs upside down on the garage wall out the way but ready to use. Also good height for a seat. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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ozjeff62



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I just stand on the wheels. MY11 SD4 SE Auto
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Lightwater



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The problem is when you need both hands & you need to also reach forward, OH&S in old age! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18
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IanMetro



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FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
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OLOSTEVE



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ozjeff62 wrote:
I just stand on the wheels.

Wish I was that Fit. Rolling with laughter
Post #422278 12th Jun 2022 5:01 pm
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BossBob



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Re: Should have bought one of these years ago.

OLOSTEVE wrote:

600mm high, just right for cleaning the roof and windscreen.
Why did I struggle on steps for years?

Is there a link for the supplier? I bought a plastic platform that performed so badly i didn’t want it replaced when it broke second time of using. So much for reviews!!!
Post #422528 20th Jun 2022 6:54 am
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SteveC



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Lots of options about.

Screwfix for example:

https://www.screwfix.com/c/storage-ladders/step-stools/cat831480 Steve

2008 TD4 HSE Auto, Zermatt Silver
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Sidthecat



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Last year ‘Lidl in the middle’ had a plastic step for only a few quid, max weightload 150kg. Significant Other uses it indoors
Post #422530 20th Jun 2022 9:14 am
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BossBob



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Found them. Same item, slightly more expensive on Amazon than from a dealer so dealer wins and saves on Amazon fees.

Thanks for the suggestions, I had a fold up plastic step that disintegrated and the aluminium suggestions don’t have the stabiliser bars on the feet. While I don’t need stabilisers to ride a Ducati I do like stable working platforms.
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BossBob



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The service from safetyplatforms.co.uk was so good they deserve a mention here. Delivery in 3 to 5 working days. Nope, less than 24 hours since the order was placed. So cheaper than Amazon (even including the so-called slow delivery) but a cracking work platform.
Post #422576 21st Jun 2022 12:44 pm
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OLOSTEVE



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Re: Should have bought one of these years ago.

BossBob wrote:
OLOSTEVE wrote:

600mm high, just right for cleaning the roof and windscreen.
Why did I struggle on steps for years?

Is there a link for the supplier? I bought a plastic platform that performed so badly i didn’t want it replaced when it broke second time of using. So much for reviews!!!

Sorry for late reply missed your post. I got mine from laddes4sale on eBay, it seems quite hard to find 600mm high hop ups.
I'm 5'10" tall and find this the perfect size to reach the centre of the roof.
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BossBob



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That’s okay. As I said, I found the same item on the internet. The extra width adds to the stability and you’re right, that is just enough height to be able to reach the middle of the roof comfortably.
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Lightwater



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BossBob wrote:
The extra width adds to the stability and you’re right, that is just enough height to be able to reach the middle of the roof comfortably.

I used to be able to climb mountains but these days I have to steady myself to fart! Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18
Post #422760 27th Jun 2022 12:59 pm
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