Hanging 8' step ladder from frame

I know that Ray LeTourneau was carrying his ladder under his rig at one time (maybe still is). Depends on whether or not you have the drop frame in front. I was carrying a Cosco folding extension ladder in my basement, but have replaced it with a 12.5ft Extend & Climb. Lighter and takes up less space. Very stable, too. (Unlike our FD 40ft "Ferriby" extension ladder which causes a major sphincter pinch when I have to use it).

I have a ladder on the back of my trailer strapped down with a nylon webbed belt.



Ladder on the back of the trailer.
Cosco Ladder from Walmart.
Ladder & lawn chair rack for back of camper ladder
Ladder on back of trailer close up showing web belt to tie down.

That's what I do..

BC

Have been carrying mine under the trailer for the last 2 years. Just put a couple pieces of unistrut across the back and hung the ladder from them. I use two ratchet straps from home depot and then a small piece of chain with lock just to ease my mind in case a strap lets go. Only takes a minute to get it down or put away.

John is right, I did carry a ladder under the front area of the frame. When I installed JT stabilizers, the ladder and the supports interfered with the JT's so it was removed and moved to the rear like TXBobcat's. I don't know if there's enough room under the front of a drop framed trailer. I'd be a bit leery of a rear under mount mainly for clearance reasons but hey, it's your ladder.

I still manage to carry a 6ft step ladder and 2 chairs on the rear. Now that I have front hydraulic legs, I may move it back under the front. My step ladder folds open to make an 11 ft. straight ladder and pretty stable, even with my B.A. on it. I even use it to access the roof.

I have a Little Giant ladder that I bought at Sears that I carry on the ladder.