Will the ladder break if pushed in and out instead of using the crank?
1304786
my Grandson isn't 3 yet (in a few weeks will be) he ahs been using the crank but sometimes he gets impatient and shoves it..it hasn't broken..but the basket on the end has become so loose it won't stay up unless it is set a little askew!!??
1304787
We've had this truck for a couple of years and sometimes have to force the ladder down but it has not broken. The crank can be a little sticky. My son is the best at using the crank. He has enjoyed all the great features of this truck very much!
1304788
I see that when my grandson plays with it, he uses the crank. Pushing it in is a little rough . Hope that helps
1304789
The crank is used to raise and lower the ladder and sometimes gets stuck. We have pushed it down several times until it catches in the right place and it still works with the crank. However, if you did it all the time and roughly, I think it would break eventually.
1304790
I am uncertain about that but I would venture to say "yes". The quality of this truck for the money is not what I expected. My grandson loved this truck and took very good care of it and the small parts broke off, very cheaply made.
1106495
I don't know about breaking it, but if you push the hand break down a little harder than normal on each side, it will lock the wheels. The wheels can be locked when needed.
1879364
Should be ok to use while on a ladder. It is very lightweight and can be used with one hand.
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.
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
983217
I have used it three times during major power outage ( 3+days). Yes crank was the way.
1249646
yes but it's not meant to. This one is built vertically so any tremendous pressure will cause it to break if you lay it down.
582977
I never gave it a thought but if the screw is tight to the object or inset the answer would be No.If the screw is loose and you can use the grabber it might work Personally I would get a ladder and screwdriver and get the job done .Period.
1280073
No this would not work, you can only use at the top. If you are in a situation where the ladder is not on firm ground, you would need something much different to stabilize the bottom of the ladder - large sheet of plywood - something like that.
1006057
I really think it does. Having it unattached would make the ladder much more difficult and dangerous to climb. Falling off of it would likely be easier too since the bottom would be allowed to swing freely if it were unattached. I just attached mine to a 2X4 with holes drilled to feed the rope ends through. Then I attached the 2X4 to stakes pounded into the ground about a foot out from the top of the ladder like in the display picture. I use it all the time so I know it can handle an adults weight.
207088
Yes, the handle is strong enough to not break, at least, in my experience with the Flatform. HOWEVER, you also need to consider the terrain that you're pushing on. If it's gravel or grass or any surface that isn't hard and flat, then you could break the handle because you're exerting much more force to overcome the terrain. Even the threshold of a door can be a problem at times. I've found that pulling through the door is usually better than pushing through, because of the way that the exerted force is transferred through the mass that you're moving (pulling is more efficient and doesn't compromise the handle's mechanism). I've found that lifting the front with my toe is faster and easier than fighting with the cart. Make no mistake: This is NOT a tool for heavy-duty tasks; it is for light-but-unwieldy to moderate weights, in ideal conditions, where storage space for a regular cart isn't practical (like an office). I've learned these things the hard way and yes, my handle is a little wobbly, but I will buy another one! (Hopefully, they'll put a BRAKE on the next model.)
424139
No, the ladder is rigid. It is only hinged at the top. It doesn't collapse and cannot be made shorter. It is a great ladder and I carry it on my motorhome rear roof access ladder using the camco bike rack.
266683
I would think the crank may fall below the surface of the table, it would depend on the stand you have it on. Mine is just free-standing on my deck. It's a great umbrella, this will be my second summer using it.
282585
No. And the latch on the top doors is not sturdy( more than once has not closed and the door has been found open. The ladder from bottom to top often falls and has to be screwed back in. Not the greatest purchase but it does the job.
85052
Yes, child and swivel and raise and collapse the ladder manually. It actually has a pretty decent range!
627343
Sorry to say, no. It has spring clips (for want of a better term) that have to be set for each section on both sides, as the ladder is being extended. Think that's why it failed for that one guy. In a pinch you might be able to do this, but it would mean being able to reach down two feet and that doesn't take into account being able to open the hatch door which is designed to be locked from below.
445745
Hi Tavia, no you can push the ladder in and out without the crank. You can also raise it without the crank, However I don't like pushing it DOWN by force, although its happened before and still works fine, it takes some force to push it and I don't want to take the chance. Overall a very sturdy toy