Ladder rain gutter mount

[bluedog225]

I am going to try to mount my el cheapo aluminum ladder to the side of my E250. It screws into the sides. I plan to get some#5 u-bolts and place them through the rain gutter, looped under the top of the ladder to add additional support. So the contact points would be 8 sheet metal screws and the 2 u-bolts pointed up through the rain gutter with a 1/4 inch wide and 3 inch long "washer" sitting on top of the gutter.

I'd like a better gutter mount that would hook onto the rain gutter and then lay flat on the side of the van so I could screw through that into the side of the van. The aluminess ladders seem to have such a mount. I've emailed them to see if they sell separately.

Does anyone know of another way to get such a mount. I've heard mention of using angle aluminum but don't see how to make that work.

A pic is worth a thousand words.

Thanks in advance.

Tom

[jage]

The aluminess in no way pierces the van or the gutter... I would certainly not put screws into anything van as a clamp works just fine.

[scoobasteeve]

Get you some Thule bars from the junkyard then get creative. Just a little cutting and welding is all it would take.

[Aldercrest]

Check out this post from user northleftcoast (DIY Ladder Mod).

viewtopic.php?t=2317

If you have welding capability, it's an inexpensive way to get the job done. If not, it may at least save you from drilling through your rain gutter.

[rogers112869]

I added a ladder to the side with a 90 degree aluminum and drilled thru the gutter....works perfectly!!

[bluedog225]

Originally Posted by rogers112869

I added a ladder to the side with a 90 degree aluminum and drilled thru the gutter....works perfectly!!

Would you mind posting some close up pics?

I am currently prepping a new "over the door" ladder to go on one of the side doors as I saw on one of the gallery pics. Seems like a good/cheap solution.

[jage]

rnj (Randy) did something similar with a rear door ladder:

Originally Posted by rnj

Rear ladder - modified & made brackets so I didn’t need to drill holes in the door, clamps around top & bottom.

I've seen it but I didn't take pictures. Might PM him and see if he can provide more info.