Recommend a lightweight aluminum ladder?

[David A. Keating]

Currently I am using a "Werner" brand M1-6-12 ladder that folds nicely and stores in the trunk of one of my vehicles that gets great mpg. Its a little awkward inside a home to access attics but does make into a step ladder first so you can open the attic access, then open up more to go up into the attic area. The "6" stands for 6' step ladder and the "12" is 12' overall. The 12 is really marginal to safely access the lower roof area like the garage and does not leave much, if any to have something to safely hang onto when going up or down. Can anyone recommend one that will still fold up or collapse in some fashion so I can still transport & store in the trunk but ideally be at least 14' to make roof accesss easier & safer? I have not looked into the telescopic one yet but see they are quite expensive. Anyone use one of these or have a good experience with one you are using?    

[Dominic Maricic]

I love the little giant. I've used it for 5 years. I'm obviously not using for inspections, but for everything around the house and back when I would run networking cable for the school I worked at. It shrinks down to about 5' and extends up to 19 feet when fully extended. It can be a 9 ft A-frame ladder. You can even break it apart into two smaller ladders. I have the Model 22.

[David A. Keating]

The one I described fits into the trunk of a VW Jetta TDI Sedan (40-45mpg city) I have a full size Dodge PU but no mpg! The one you described may not fit.....do they make 1 or 2 size smaller, do you know? Just google "little giant"?
 

[Dominic Maricic]

They actually make 3 or 4 sizes. Check out the website I linked to for all of them. This ladder has fit in the back seat of a camry as I've had a friend borrow it before.

[Patrick Bolliger]

I use the "Jaws"....ta da da.....

It's a type I  250 pound rated awesome deal made by featherlite Industries Ltd.
For my 17 foot ladder I can knock it down to 4'5" for storage.  25.5 pounds..

Love it.. The hinge lock is better then having "pins" for stability.. Maybe a bit slower then Little Giant for speed of adjustment but I like it for a "ladder" feel when climbing it.

Pat

[David A. Keating]

Thanks Pat,
Do you remember what it cost approximately? And where you purchased it?
Thanks Again!
Dave K
http://www.denversbestinspector.com 

[Patrick Bolliger]

I bought my Jaws ladder from a distributor in Illinois.  Got a "home show" discount , $300, since I saw them at a local show..
The pricing is anywhere from $400 and up.

Here is the company.

The Ladder Works,   Div of Uncommon USA, Inc.
They have an office in Tempe AZ  1-800-470-2210

[David A. Keating]

Thanks Pat!

[Jay Markanich]

Dave - I use the Werner MT-17B.  It is a knock off of Dom's Little Giant, created when the LG patent ran out.  I got mine at Home Depot for $97.  It is a type 1A, rated for 300 pounds, weighs about 25 and I use it for inspections every day.  It folds to 4.5 feet and extends to 21.  I have had it for 3 years.  Works great, and holds all my 250 pounds of weight-lifting man mass and whatever I carry into an attic.  I just read my comment and I sound like a freaking commercial...  should I flex and grunt?   Jay

[Dominic Maricic]

Damn, $97 alternative! My LG cost me like $300. I'll have to go check that out.