Is the ladder "built-in" or can it be removed easily (without tools)?
1257825
It's not built in. It sort of hooks into to frame and rests on bottom frame. Can be easily added or removed.
1257826
I wouldn't climb the ladder without it being screwed in but you will need a tool to move to ladder
1257827
The ladder isn't built-in...it just hooks on to the side of the bed which leaves horrible scratch marks on the side where it hangs. When we purchased this bed I was expecting it to be awesome and it definitely isn't. DO NOT GET THIS BED FOR YOUR KIDS. We have a 7 yr old boy and wanted it for when he has sleepovers, but the other day as we were breaking down the bed for our move, half the screws were totally loose, the boards under the beds to keep the mattress up constantly move so you have to check it all the time. The main support beam on the bottom bunk snapped where it screws in... needless to say, we won't be making it into a b.bed in our new home. It's too dangerous. The ladder isn't built-in...it just hooks on to the side of the bed which leaves horrible scratch marks on the side where it hangs. When we purchased this bed I was expecting it to be awesome and it definitely isn't. DO NOT GET THIS BED FOR YOUR KIDS. We have a 7 yr old boy and wanted it for when he has sleepovers, but the other day as we were breaking down the bed for our move, half the screws were totally loose, the boards under the beds to keep the mattress up constantly move so you have to check it all the time. The main support beam on the bottom bunk snapped where it screws in...... » Read More The ladder isn't built-in...it just hooks on to the side of the bed which leaves horrible scratch marks on the side where it hangs. When we purchased this bed I was expecting it to be awesome and it definitely isn't. DO NOT GET THIS BED FOR YOUR KIDS. We have a 7 yr old boy and wanted it for when he has sleepovers, but the other day as we were breaking down the bed for our move, half the screws were totally loose, the boards under the beds to keep the mattress up constantly move so you have to check it all the time. The main support beam on the bottom bunk snapped where it screws in... needless to say, we won't be making it into a b.bed in our new home. It's too dangerous. « Show Less
1257828
It is screwed on with two screws. It could work w/o the screws i think. The whole bed was a lot of work putting together. Once done it is a nice bed but I would not buy it again because it was to difficult to put together.
1257829
It's bolted on, but I guess you could remove easy enough. Will need tools to remove once on. But let me say this bed has been well worth the money, my kids love it...
1257830
The ladder is not attached and can be removed, but the space between the top and the bottom. Not much room. Would not buy again.
1257831
It is screwed into the bed. So, it is not easily removed from the bed without tools.
1257832
It's held in w/ 4 screws. It does hook on, but I would be concerned w/ safety if it wasn't screwed on.
809112
There is a mechanism on the back of the top step. You just pull that up and push the ladder together. Once you do it, you will see how easy it is to use. I had the same problem when I got it.
445745
Hi Tavia, no you can push the ladder in and out without the crank. You can also raise it without the crank, However I don't like pushing it DOWN by force, although its happened before and still works fine, it takes some force to push it and I don't want to take the chance. Overall a very sturdy toy
2158700
Yes it can be removed but it cannot operate without the tower attached. I hope I answered to your satisfaction otherwise I recommend you contact the dealer/distributor.
2107367
A bracket attaches to the truck and the ladder then attaches to the bracket. The ladder can be removed very easily just by removing two pins. The bracket stays attached buy is out of the way. Great product.
893364
When the ladder was removed from the box it was altogether.. the extensions you see in the photo`s are the base feet.. as far as I know they can`t be removed..they provide stability... I find it a great ladder especially the fact it folds to store...
892025
It looks like it CAN be removed but I wouldn't recommend it. It's too top heavy and likely would tip with the slightest breeze. It has holes in the bottom so you can bolt it down, though. I just tuck the bottom crossbars under the deck railings for stability and it works rather well. Hope that helps! :D
892162
We love this stable too. I have never tried to remove the ladder. I believe it is stationary and supposed to be the ladder to the hay loft.
562818
It depends on the size of the ladder and type but adding the stabilizer does make it a little top heavy but nothing to be too concerned about. I have a 32 foot aluminum ext ladder that is a challenge to manage (by one person) without the stabilizer but I manage to move it with the stabilizer without any problems.
1000238
I bought this ladder a long time ago, but as I recall it came completely assembled except for rubber feet which had to be attached. That was extremely easy. I am very happy with the ladder. It works very well.
1629516
Yes, held on my only two screws, you don't have to put the screws in but the ladder just hooks on.
196800
no the ladder comes in a box frame fully assembled and fits inside it pretty much exactly, there is no room to cut off 2 inches as the ladder doesn't pack that small in the closed position.
2037960
Yes it is. When you use it you simply fit the ladder into the two cups you drilled and installed on the pontoon deck. To remove it from the cups you simply pick the ladder up.
447693
Yes it is removable but it isn't something i would want to move regularly. I put mine up and left it. I'm only five ft tall so i needed my husband to put it up, else i'd need a ladder. I purchased it because it is portable since we move around a lot.
1788907
Yes it can be removed as it is bolted into the anchors mounted into the deck.
447690
It is easily removable and remove tension with the tool. And my wife put hers up by herself so I would say yes to ease of inatall :-)
1018407
Ladder is removable. I would get extra felt to put on it because our 10 year old scratched the the rail it sits on after a while. Extra felt pads I got at pharmacy fixed it right up!! As far as the size of beds, we are very happy with the set up. Yes, there is extra room about 4 inches. However, we have comforters and quilts that need to be tucked in (when the girls actually make their bed!) and we don't skin our hands when tucking in the comforters/quilts. We enjoy the beds and they are a good value for the purpose we obtained them for.