Transporting ladders
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Loading ladders without climbing
Ladder loading system for your van: the ladder comes to you
A ladder loading system for your van lowers the ladder to ground level on a tilting sled, even on a high roof. You load and unload standing upright, without climbing onto the bumper.
Twice a day, every day
Your ladder lowers all the way to the ground
Scrambling onto the bumper, reaching, and hoping the ladder doesn't slide along. With a high roof you are too far away to apply force, and in winter you do it in the dark with wet hands.
A ladder loading system for your van turns that around. The sled tilts over a pantograph mechanism and brings the ladder to ground level, even on a tall van. You take it off while simply standing there.
Did you know there is a rear loading roller in the system? You slide the ladder onto it instead of lifting it.
Lowering is one thing, pushing it back up is another
It lowers in a controlled way and comes back up with little effort
A system that drops down instead of lowering is one you use only once. And anyone who then has to push the ladder back up alone feels it in their shoulders.
That is why the sled and the roof rack work together with a hydraulic brake and gas springs. The brake keeps the downward movement under control, the springs take over the weight when lifting. Up to 60 kg, and you don't need a second person for it.
Did you know the gas springs come in two strengths, 30 and 60 daN? We choose the kit that suits your ladder.
Every driver's fear
One glance tells you whether it is locked
A ladder that comes loose on the motorway is not damage but an accident. And you only see that something is wrong when it has already happened.
That is why the sled's lock has a mechanical closure indicator: you can see from the outside whether it is closed. The whole system carries GS TÜV SÜD, ECE R26, ECE R27 and CE. That is not advertising but an approval in which it was pulled and pushed.
Did you know the installation is done on the original fixing points of your roof? Nothing is changed to the structure of your van.
Is this really for me?
Rarely drive with ladders? Then a fixed rack is enough
A ladder loading system pays for itself in your back, not on your invoice. If you only have to go up on the roof twice a month, you don't need that investment.
If you load and unload every day, it's a different story: then it saves one action per stop, and one that spares your shoulders. Unsure? Then first take a look at our roof racks and ladder racks, or the full range on the Space Up roof rack page.
Did you know that lowering it yourself once says more than a brochure?
Technical details
The figures you can trust your ladder to
Every figure below belongs to the ladder loading system for your van as the manufacturer supplies it. We look together with you at which version suits your roof and your ladder.
| The system | |
|---|---|
| Structure | roof rack bars, aluminium side rail, rear loading roller and ladder sled form a single unit. |
| Load capacity | up to 60 kg on the ladder sled. |
| Lowering | pantograph mechanism, down to ground level, even on a high roof. |
| Operation | hydraulic brake when lowering, gas springs that help when lifting. |
| Safety | |
| Locking | double system with a mechanical closure indicator, so you can see that it is closed. |
| Certification | GS TÜV SÜD, ECE R26, ECE R27 and CE. |
| Securing | non-slip rubber strip as standard, with lashing straps as an accessory. |
| Material | |
| Bars | aluminium, light and aerodynamic, so lower consumption on the road. |
| Brackets | stainless steel with cataphoretic coating against corrosion. |
| Side rail and roller | anodised aluminium. |
| Montage & opties | |
| Mounting | on the original points in your roof, without structural modification. |
| Fitting | at Guntro, usually within two working days. |
| Accessories | aluminium tube carrier of 2300 or 3300 mm, spoiler, extra roof rack bar, gas spring kit of 30 or 60 daN. |
Fits your van
For which brands and models?
A ladder loading system for your van comes per roof shape and roof length. We check which version suits your van.
BYD
Citroën
Fiat
Ford
Iveco
KIA
MAN
Maxus
Mercedes-Benz
Nissan
Opel
Peugeot
Renault
Toyota
Volkswagen
Is your brand not listed? Just ask. View all brands and models.
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All your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about a ladder loading system for your van
How much does a ladder loading system for your van cost?
That depends on your brand and model, the roof length and the version you choose. Your quote is ready quickly, with the fitting included.
How much weight is allowed on the ladder sled?
Up to 60 kg. That is enough for the usual professional ladders. If you are unsure about a heavy extension ladder, tell us the weight and we will check it before you order.
Does the system also lower on a tall van?
Yes. The pantograph mechanism brings the ladder to ground level, even on a high roof. That is exactly the difference with a fixed ladder rack, where you still have to climb on a high roof.
Won't the ladder fall down when lowering?
No. A hydraulic brake keeps the downward movement under control, and gas springs take over the weight when you push it back up. The movement is slow and predictable.
How can I be sure it is locked before I drive off?
By the mechanical closure indicator on the lock. It shows from the outside whether the lock is closed, so you check it with one glance instead of pulling on it.
Is the system approved?
Yes: GS TÜV SÜD, ECE R26, ECE R27 and CE. These are approvals in which it was actually pulled and pushed, not a manufacturer's own declaration.
Does my roof have to be drilled?
No. Fitting is done on the original mounting points of your van, without structural modification to your van.
Can I also carry pipes or profiles on it?
Yes. There is an aluminium tube carrier in 2300 and 3300 mm that you mount on the system. Long materials therefore come along on the same roof.
What is the difference with the Space Up roof rack?
The ladder loading system is the ladder part: the sled that lowers. The Space Up is the complete range around it, with four versions, a roof platform and optional LED lighting. We put together what you need.
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