#35 - Ladder & Hi-Lift Jack

To save space I decided to mount my ladder and Hi Lift Jack on the outside of the van. For the ladder, I built the top bracket to rest in the existing ladder slot and strapped it in place. I then drilled holes and mounted the lower bracket to the side of the van. Afterwards I used silicone sealant on the holes and bracket. It is very sturdy and doesn't move or vibrate while driving, so I’m happy with how it turned out. 


For my Hi-Lift Jack, I found a place under the van where it would fit perfectly against the frame. I bored out/ drilled 3 holes and fed bolts and washers through to hold the jack. I then used wing nuts to hold it in place. This saves a ton of space under the bed for storage and also moves some weight to the right side of the vehicle.




To protect it from dirt and water, and also to make it less conspicuous, I wrapped and taped it in several trash bags, then created holes for the bolts to slot through.