Ext. ladder on uneven ground?

jymbee · Oct 27, 2012

I've been looking for some kind of stabilizer system that would allow me to use the extension ladder safely on uneven ground. I've done a number of online searches, but it seems like most things I find aren't that highly rated by users.

Any positive recommendations from someone here who has used this kind of a system that they can point me to?

OhioJoe · Oct 27, 2012

I have used the Levelok system on my extension ladders. Not cheap, about $90. These work very well on uneven ground.

Swiftriver · Oct 28, 2012

OhioJoe said:
I have used the Levelok system on my extension ladders. Not cheap, about $90. These work very well on uneven ground.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT Thats what I have on all my ground ladders and I use them every day. They are cheap if you consider the consequences: ambulance, hospital room, lost time at work if you go back at all. Spend the money and buy them before you get hurt.

OrangeBeast · Oct 28, 2012

The few times I needed to make my ladder safe I have used my FEL to hold my ladder. Sure wont work for every situation but my property is mostly level.

mpham · Oct 28, 2012

Another post for the Levelok system. Great product.

jymbee · Oct 28, 2012

Thanks, Joe. The reviews I'm seeing for this system seem to reflect the positive feedback expressed here. I'll go ahead and buy something by mid-week, and so far this is on the top of the list.

OhioJoe said:
I have used the Levelok system on my extension ladders. Not cheap, about $90. These work very well on uneven ground.
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Ed of all trades · Oct 28, 2012

I found a ladder on the side of the interstate with a system on it that work great just jiggle the ladder up and down a couple of times and they lock in the correct place every time, made by wagner. I LOVE it and every one who uses my ladder gets mad at me and says now I have to buy a set for my ladder.

Rustyiron · Oct 28, 2012

Check out Werner Automatic Ladder Levelers, Level-Master - Set of 2 - Mfg# PK80-2
I've used these for years as a contractor. No fuss and easy to use, it works automatically.

Obed · Oct 28, 2012

Here's how I cleaned my gutters last year.

The TBN safety inspectors gave me a hard time here.

After reading your thread and knowing it is gutter cleaning time again, I just order these ladder levelers Louisville Ladder LP-2300-00 Ladder Leveler for $59.00. They got very good reviews on Amazon. Some of the levellers only extended 8" which probably won't be enough for me. The one I just ordered extends to 15".

Everytime that I try to use my ladder on that section of house, I dread it. Maybe this year it will be better. I also bought a Louisville ladder standoff/stabilizer a few months ago and that was a great purchase. It makes the ladder much sturdier when climbing up two stories.