What is this ladder made of? will spend most of its life in the bed of my truck,is it rust proof and should it hold up to the elements? Thanks
1861233
Think it's a aluminum type with some plastic feet and plastic tray.It works great for me lightweight. Not sure how well it would hold up in your pickup bed think the plastic feet might crack with extreme cold temps
1861234
The vertical legs are extruded aluminum with a rectangular box cross section. The steps are reinforced aluminum and the platform, top, hinges, and feet are molded plastic. My intention is to use it as an inside ladder but I would think it should last like any aluminum ladder. Also, I weigh around 300 lbs. and this ladder is stable with me on it. That in conjunction with it's light weight are the reasons I bought it and I still feel that way after initial use.
1861235
I would say it will definitely hold up unless you are throwing things on it abusively. Its Aluminum and plastic, but well put together
1861236
it says to store it in a dry place..I only use it inside the house. probably would do o.k...aluminum mostly. really like this ladder..so lightweight.
1861237
I think you would be ok for a few years (depending on where you live) keeping it in the elements. Having lived in AZ and seeing the effects of high heat on everything, you may want to think about the plastic parts being exposed to extreme temperatures (if you live in such an area).
1758282
The entire unite is made of metal. There is a solid, rigid stiffness. This is by far the best ladder ball game on the market!! I highly recommend it!!!! The balls are a stiff rubber compound with actual rope that hold them together. This is very well built!
427585
Hi, I bought this couple of months ago and I liked it... coming to the question of metal, it is not solid. it is hallow but good enough to hold the weight. Not like that would bend or get dented... hope this clarifies
880479
I am in Florida where it rains a LOT. The metal itself does not rust. What does rust is the bolts that connects the pieces. You could live with that or get bolts that wouldn't rust. We love this fire pit.
500950
I wouldn't suggest it, rust will definitely take hold eventually anywhere it gets dinged up. Not that it wouldn't still last a while, it's a strong unit just not something I would do.
664633
It is made of very light steel. I use it under a cover. If left outdoors, it will rust in a very short time (within a year or so).
862370
It is made of a heavy duty steel with a rust proof coating on the poles and the grill. The chain is galvanized so will also be rust resistant. Load limit is officially 20 lbs, but it really depends on the soil you stick it into (loose or firm/compact). If you have loose soil or sand you can stake a guy line out from the utensil hook to stabilize. I would not suggest using a cast iron pot with chili but any other thin walled pot would be fine.
1773124
It is probably a rubber/vinyl composite material that is semi flexible. The main legs have a 3/8" pad and about 1/2 that on the support legs. Pads are attached with rivets and are ribbed on the bottom. I've used the ladder several times on interior wooden flooring without marring or scratching.
1559763
I am pretty sure it is metal, we have it on a platform in our woods and secured wit bungees and some PVC pipe, it is an awesome thing. My husband thinks it would be too flimsy to take up and down a lot but for our purposes it is fine.
1334429
You will need to contact the manufacture for the material content, in my opinion it is a very rugged flexible material that does not scratch or dent painted surfaces when installed correctly on the ladder ends.
2018304
It is heavy gauge steel, but not stainless steel. It will rust if left wet or outdoors. Very big, thick and heavy - this piece weighs about 30 pounds.
19450
Yup! Couldn't be happier w mine. Bought it over the winter and it's still like brand new, no rust, nothing. I have it on my ez loader boat trailer for my 23' maxum
363740
The tube is made of some kind of metal. I have one for 6 month already, and so far no rust.Generally speaking, great product.
58513
On this model it's metal. However, be aware that this is about the size of a brick and not the larger style like the dump truck.
623613
Yes it will rust...but i bet you can put a rustOlium paint on it...wire brush it after each use..and veggie oil it after each use.The composition...i guess it is steel chain and pig steel..pot i dont rightfully know...it is thick and will last years...i put mine in the house..wash it in the dishwasher and then dip it in veggie oil and put it in a zip lock bag and toss it in the workshop. seems not to rust...hope this helps...ty
1007899
We bought this for our disabled son, 6 foot 6, 240 pounds. We've had it for a few months now and have seen no rust. It's made of aluminum and plastic, so not much to rust except possibly some screws but I think they are stainless steel and brass. It sits in the shower all the time. Hope this helps.
2078507
My ladder has been on top of my truck for two winters and there is very little surface rust. A little oil on the cams and they're ready to go.