Re: [MV] Storage of boarding ladder

From: Sean Nichols (armytrucks@gmail.com)
Date: Fri Sep 23 2005 - 16:30:27 PDT


Hi Bruce,

Could you attach it to the outside of the tailgate by hanging it off
the step loops on the top of the closed gate?

-Sean

On 9/23/05, Bruce Kalin <convoy@mtaofnj.us> wrote:
> I am going to a parade on Sunday (John Basilone Memorial) and will be
> carrying some older vets in the back of the deuce. I am trying to find
> out where the appropriate place is to "store" the boarding ladder while
> we are en route. There are a couple of short straps attached to the
> ladder near the top, as well as near the bottom. I was thinking of
> trying to strap it to the outside of the troop seats. Any other suggestions?
>
> Once everyone is off the truck, I can just throw it in the back but, I
> don't want to put it there while people are sitting on the troop seats.
> I am afraid someone will trip or fall on the ladder. Or, the ladder may
> shift while moving, and slide into someone's leg. 80 year old legs don't
> stand a chance against a 35 year old metal boarding ladder.
>
> --
> Bruce Kalin
> East Coast Convoy Coordinator
> USMCMTA, MVPA, MTANJ, NCMVPA
>
>
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Sean Nichols
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