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Okay, so the Subaru with thule racks bit the dust in March, and I was in a fix as I quit my job and was broke. Luckily, I was able to work with a friend and save some money to buy an '88 Toyota pickup. I'm still rolling with a 2 ladder setup, and it works well, but hauling that thing around all day is heavy!
I know many will say to invest in a stack set, but I've been able to get to every window (aside from a skylight staircase set), so I can't quite justify the expenditure.
The extension is a 27ft., 3-fly werner, and the step is a 4'. Would you just keep rocking this setup, or pick up a 17' or a 20'? I told another window cleaner I'm tired of hauling 'the beast' around all day, and he recommended a 17. Another friend who runs her own show said the ladder she uses most is her 20'. At that point, we're approaching the weight of the 27... Another option is to pick up a 17' LG for versatility purposes (but it's heavy), in which case I wouldn't need to buy a ladder rack. If I bought a 17 or 20' extension, it would be ridiculous not to mount a rack on the truck.
I'm still in growth mode (8 months in), so much of what I make goes back into the business.
What would you do?
Thanks!
Okay, so the Subaru with thule racks bit the dust in March, and I was in a fix as I quit my job and was broke. Luckily, I was able to work with a friend and save some money to buy an '88 Toyota pickup. I'm still rolling with a 2 ladder setup, and it works well, but hauling that thing around all day is heavy!
I know many will say to invest in a stack set, but I've been able to get to every window (aside from a skylight staircase set), so I can't quite justify the expenditure.
The extension is a 27ft., 3-fly werner, and the step is a 4'. Would you just keep rocking this setup, or pick up a 17' or a 20'? I told another window cleaner I'm tired of hauling 'the beast' around all day, and he recommended a 17. Another friend who runs her own show said the ladder she uses most is her 20'. At that point, we're approaching the weight of the 27... Another option is to pick up a 17' LG for versatility purposes (but it's heavy), in which case I wouldn't need to buy a ladder rack. If I bought a 17 or 20' extension, it would be ridiculous not to mount a rack on the truck.
I'm still in growth mode (8 months in), so much of what I make goes back into the business.
What would you do?
Thanks!
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