Berger Telescopic Ladder
Maren K.
Test report from 28.06.2020
For what purpose was the telescopic ladder used?
„We used the ladder to load and unload our roof railing on our motorhome. Primarily to load and secure our kayak on the roof as well as to load our roof box and to get to the roof box more easily without always having to climb directly onto the roof.“
At what height (approx.) was the ladder used?
„The ladder was used by us in full, that is, at a height of 3.20m. It therefore fits perfectly with our camper, which is at a height of 3.15.“
How do you rate the processing of the product?
„The workmanship of the ladder is good and makes a high-quality impression. However, what is noticeable when reading the instructions and also when used in practice is the susceptibility to dirt and water. Since the ladder pushes itself together, dirt such as grains of sand is not good for the technology behind it. The ladder must therefore be cleaned after contact with water or dirt after use so that it has a long life.“
How easy was the handling during the tests?
„The handling of the ladder is very simple and self-explanatory at first. However, one should definitely read the operating instructions in advance. There are important things to note in the assembly and disassembly, for example, in the order. The manual includes two small pages and is thus absolutely reasonable.“
What do you think about the stability of the telescopic ladder?
„The ladder is absolutely stable, even if it bends a bit or is flexible. Therefore, you should certainly always comply with the maximum load of 100 kilos. If you stick to it, but the ladder can be climbed without any problems up to the 8th rung and has a safe standing feeling. The upper 3 steps may not be climbed according to the instructions, but this is also not necessary for use on the camper or caravan.“
How good did you find the packing size and weight of the ladder?
„Since we were looking for a small and lightweight ladder for loading our railing for some time, we can clearly say here is the ladder perfect. It meets our requirements of height and load capacity. For this, it is absolutely fine with its 8 kilos and compared to others the forerunner. The pack size also fits our requirements. We have only a small storage compartment with outer flap. There it fits in perfectly and does not take up too much space. We were even asked several times on the campsite about the ladder, because also the fellow campers always have the problem that the ladders are too heavy and bulky. You can not say that about this one.“
How do you perceive the price-performance ratio?
„The price-performance ratio is fair. Who uses the ladder, as we did, several times during a vacation saves a lot of trouble that you would have without this practical ladder. I would recommend it at any time. It has a simple but ingenious technology and is processed in high quality. It is not a cheap product and therefore also worth its price.“
Overall impression:
„The ladder is super practical and above all quickly and easily ready for use. Absolute plus is the size and weight of the ladder. It is no effort at all to set up the ladder. Perfect is that the ladder can be used individually in different heights. The ladder is very high quality, but it also makes a dirt-prone impression. Vorallem sand and moisture do the ladder certainly not good and can quickly lead to impairment in their function. However, if you follow the instructions in the manual, you will certainly get a lot of use out of the ladder for a long time. So who at the end of the vacation the cleaning of the ladder firmly with in his To Do takes up drives well with it.“
