Beer crates as hop-up step?!

[Olly the Ozbus]

Afternoon folks,

I'm trying to solve the conundrum of how best to reach my roof rack to load and strap it on a stock height bus.....I'm not too keen on the idea of folding steps or hop-up platforms but though an up-turned beer crate with a bit of ply across the bottom (top!) to spread the load might do the trick :mrgreen: Any of you dudes use crates for this or have at least jumped on one to test for strength?

Cheers,

Olly

PS I know what you slammers will say aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddd.............NO! :lol:

 

[judge_smudge]

I climbed on the roof (have a tin top) when we were away - not ideal but all I could think of - in fact I left a load of stuff on there all week to save some hassle!

 

[easy]

I keep a folding step behind the buddy seat or under the bed, just enough to get everything off with ease 8)

 

[mattd1984]

I find if I remove the rear hub cap, easy enough! then can stand on the rear hub as they stick out nicely

 

[Trikky2]

Maybe you should get a microwave - that would make a great step :lol: :lol: http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42808" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[KevH]

Maybe you should get a microwave - that would make a great step :lol: :lol: http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=42808" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[crede999]

I climb up, and when I can't I'll buy a T5 lol

Chris

 

[68_early_bay]

Got one of these in my works van for when I'm working on boilers, works good to reach my rack too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-On-Tool-Step-In-Orange-/150844191861?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item231f03b475#ht_500wt_922" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

shaun

 

[Trikky2]

Got one of these in my works van for when I'm working on boilers, works good to reach my rack too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-On-Tool-Step-In-Orange-/150844191861?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item231f03b475#ht_500wt_922" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

shaun

Bet it cant de-frost a chicken though.

 

[K@rlos]

Got one of these in my works van for when I'm working on boilers, works good to reach my rack too

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snap-On-Tool-Step-In-Orange-/150844191861?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item231f03b475#ht_500wt_922" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

shaun

Bet it cant de-frost a chicken though.

Your all for a mircowave aren't you :lol:

 

[K@rlos]

I open the petrol flap and use the recess as a foot hold

 

[Bwuttonmoon]

Platform shoes?

 

[Olly the Ozbus]

Cheers for ya suggestions fellas- Mrs Ozbus isn't too keen on the beer crate idea anyway and seeing as it'll be our first trip away with an 8-week Micro Ozbus I have little use for a crate of beers 8)

As for a microwave- Mrs Ozbus prefers to have a frying pan at hand in case that crate of beers does make it on board!

 

[john the horse]

stand on the rear bumper mate, where the irons are mate , well thats if ya got ratty bumpers . drink the beer from the crate first and itll work out fine IMO :shock:

jth

 

[who?1]

Get down your local outdoor swimming pool and get one of these :msn4: :msn4: !

I am lucky...this came with my bus

 

[Marriedblonde]

not sure I would want to try one of those as my rear door would probably come off with my weight...

 

[ZedBed]

Get down your local outdoor swimming pool and get one on these :msn4: :msn4: !

I am lucky...this came with my bus

But you don't have a problem with a Westy do you? You open the rear flap in the canvas and load up through there - that's what the flap's for donchaknow.

 

[who?1]

Arrggghhh tis true what you say!

But when your packing or unpacking for a weekend away you don't always have the pop top up....this has been used by me alot

 

[CHILDSEY]

I always have a beer crate handy at work to use as a hop up.
Also comes in handy as a seat come tea break time
Cheers Paul.

 

[strongy]

i recon its an excuse to get the missus on all 4s