Would this work as a garage access ladder for a garage with a 12' ceiling height? Or is it really not good enough for that?
861110
It might not be stable enough. You lose some length by putting it an angle rather verticle straight up. Osha requires an extra 3 feet above the rest point on top. 12 ft cealing might just be too tall for it. In a pinch you could getaway with it not for regular use like that.
861111
Although I'm very happy with this ladder, it sounds like it would be a bit too short for your intended purpose.
861112
I don't think it would give you enough room to give it a slant, It works great as an access ladder though
861113
Your ladder should be at least two feet taller than the garage when set up.12.5 will be two short.but it is a nice ladder.
861114
I really like the ladder and it is great, but it gets wobbly when you get to the top. I personnly would not use it for an access ladder
861115
I'd recommend it could work. We use it in our A frame to get to the ceiling fan up VERY high. The telescoping is great for tight spaces and storage.
769311
I was able to put it up in my garage which has 10.5 foot ceiling. The rope is long enough to do the job and I have not had any problems with the hoist.
443612
i cant say for sure (im not at home right now) but i can say its very tall. i set it up in my garage and theres only a few inches to spare. if you have a normal 8ft ceiling you should be fine. just be careful while setting it up. also you might want to get sandbags or something as a counterweight. it tends to tilt and slide easily if its not weighed down properly. but i would highly recommend this product for its cost, ease of assembly, and structure. its very sturdy for such a cheap product. the only bad thing i can say is theres not enough counterweight.
210458
Depends on how high your garage ceilings are. If they are 10 feet then clearance is not an issue. If they are 8 feet then the opener will hang low and COULD be a clearance issue with some higher profile vehicles.
2095585
its not designed for that and it wouldn't be my recommendation. Gravity would not cause the ladder here to extend. Even if you could get this to work that way it would take so long to accomplish the task. Sorry to disappoint you.
16938
Well I don't know how tall you are, nor how low your ceiling is. I'm 5.3 and need a ladder to pull the cords. Guess it's all relative. But I'd say yes that's how tall it is, looks about that - not climbing a ladder to measure. Sorry.
403711
I don't think it's high enough. I am only 5'1 so I don't know how tall you are but I could just reach to clean my 1 story rain gutters. The ladder has the reach that it states in the ad.
1965147
I would say no. The stand is light for a ladder stand but it is quite tall. You would be able to get it set up by yourself...with some effort. Possible? Yes, but I wouldn't consider it an easy transport.
836838
Our ceiling is 12' 6" and I am 6' 4". The ladder is very sturdy and I just got off the ladder with my measuring tape. The top step, a platform meant for standing on, is at 45" and reaching as high as I can I just get to 11'. I don't think you will make it. We love the ladder for our master closet with floor to ceiling shelves and my library with 10' high bookshelves but you will need to get the next size up. Great product!
786507
This is what I can say....I am 190lbs, I have 12ft ceilings in my garage and this thing has been solid.....and I am not gentle....but on a vertical wall you have to realize may not be as strong as ceiling joints as far as load bearing. My suggestion is get it, mount it and see if your walls hold up....my concern would be with drywall cracks....other than that I think it would be okay....Are you 300lbs? I do kipping pullups on mine and it handles it just fine, no issues. SO take about 190 and double it for force/weight load. I think the drywall if you have it would be the only thing that might suffer....beat answer I can give you. This is what I can say....I am 190lbs, I have 12ft ceilings in my garage and this thing has been solid.....and I am not gentle....but on a vertical wall you have to realize may not be as strong as ceiling joints as far as load bearing. My suggestion is get it, mount it and see if your walls hold up....my concern would be with drywall cracks....other than that I think it would be okay....Are you 300lbs? I do kipping pullups on mine and it handles it just fine, no issues. SO take about 190 and double it for force/weight load. I think the drywall if you have it would be the only thing that... » Read More This is what I can say....I am 190lbs, I have 12ft ceilings in my garage and this thing has been solid.....and I am not gentle....but on a vertical wall you have to realize may not be as strong as ceiling joints as far as load bearing. My suggestion is get it, mount it and see if your walls hold up....my concern would be with drywall cracks....other than that I think it would be okay....Are you 300lbs? I do kipping pullups on mine and it handles it just fine, no issues. SO take about 190 and double it for force/weight load. I think the drywall if you have it would be the only thing that might suffer....beat answer I can give you. « Show Less
1592745
Yes in sort of a vague sort of way, especially in the opening up the short elements, I would suggest you have some help, this thing is 14 feet long and almost 9 feet wide, it took up my whole garage floor, and you'll need held to handle it.
1875245
I use mine in my garage above the door to the house. The garage doors are open but on windy days it is not really effective. I don't think it would work in an open-air area.
595521
I believe mine will go to 12 feet. I used it recently to put a tree in a dormer above a two-story entry way. I had it extended approximately 11 feet. My daughter was on one side of the ladder and I on the other. It was very sturdy!
1967051
My garage ceiling is 8' 3", and I have the unit flush-mounted to the ceiling. I am 5'7" tall. If I lower my kayaks to the point that I can disengage the straps from the pulley hooks and then grasp the rope with my slightly outstretched arm and twirl it once around my hand for security (you need to pull on the ropes equally so that the loops stay level, else you'll dump your yak which could be both embarrassing and damaging) in preparation for pulling up again, there is 6' left in the trailing loop of the supplied rope. Also, I draw my yaks up as far as possible to be able to walk beneath them. Considering that you have a 14' ceiling, you probably don't need to draw it up to the ceiling as tight. So I would say that chances are excellent that it would work with a 14' ceiling. Even if not, you would need only buy a longer piece of rope to substitute for the one supplied.
335033
I think the lift itself would work for holding a rooftop cargo carrier. The straps may be too short to go around the carrier, but if they are, buy longer ones at a hardware store. Good luck!
335036
No, it is made to hang a kayak from the ceiling of a garage.............and for this it works very well.If you were wanting to hang a car carrier from for storage I would buy some 2" straps and some hooks and that might work to store your car top carrier and then lower it to the roof when needed
170917
it might be a bit top heavy, I have multiple height ladders and found out a 6ft. gives you more reach than usually needed. If you are trying to trim at 20 ft or higher I would recommend a professional swinging branches from that height can be dangerous.