Portable tow bar, ladder recomendations

[chrisktx]

Need input on the best portable tow bar...make and model number. This is for a 337G model.

also

Ladder option to get to rear engine, I know the big box stores sell nice step ladders, but is there anything more portable?

Thanks!
CK

[DrDave]

Hello:

I can't help with the tow bar but I can tell you about my new ladder. I had a wooden step ladder for years. When I got up toward the top steps it was more like a dance partner than a ladder. I bought a DeWalt 3030 series 5' step ladder. It is the 300 pound rating with steps on both sides. It is very sturdy. The little light weight ones are not confidence inspiring. If you are looking for a ladder to take with you a 3' fiberglass would be ideal. The 3' glass ladder is not a featherweight ladder. I like a solid platform to stand on. I bought the 3' model for doing windshields and oil in the rear engine. My in the shop, go-to ladder is the 5'.

Dave

[Eeubanks]

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...clickkey=98798
aircraft spruce part # 13-02110
as far as the ladder goes we just use an aluminum step ladder from lowes aero parts

[Mich3773]

I looked around for a ladder and eventually bought a lightweight slim aluminium step ladder manufactured by Vulan Ladder model ES-3JKT. Working height is marked as 2ft-5.9in or 76cm. I bought it from Home Hardware in Canada, but I can't find it on-line. It looks similar to this one:

http://www.frontgate.com/ultralight-...-ladder/600612

It's marked for indoor use, but I've found it to be stable outside on asphalt. It's just tall enough to install plugs in the rear engine inlet, work on the rear engine and refuel for an average height person. It weighs 10 lbs and fits compactly between the seats. See attached file below.

A full 6ft step ladder would be better, but there's usually one available to borrow at the fuel pumps. For me this was a good portable compromise.