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Will an Extension Ladder Fit in an SUV?

Enter the ladder collapsed length and your SUV to see if it fits inside or needs a roof rack.

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Collapse length varies by brand and ladder type. Enter your ladder and SUV so the answer is yours.

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Typical midsize SUV cargo area with the rear seats folded

The spaceMeasure your SUV cargo length seats down, or your roof rack spread
What decides itCollapsed length: 16 ft ladder about 9 ft, 24 ft ladder about 13.5 ft
What to measureUse the ladder collapsed length, about half the extended length plus overlap

Real openings run about 1 to 2 inches under the labeled size, and a single inch can flip the result. Check your own measurements before you buy or move.

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Measure smart

What to measure.

Four numbers decide nearly every fit check. Get these right and the rest follows.

  1. 01The ladder collapsed length, printed on the label or in the manual
  2. 02Cargo length with the rear seats folded and the front seat forward
  3. 03Roof length and rack crossbar spread if it rides on top
  4. 04The ladder width, usually 18 to 20 inches

Don't make these

Common mistakes.

Most “it didn't fit” stories trace back to one of these oversights.

  1. ⚠Using the extended length instead of the collapsed length
  2. ⚠Assuming any extension ladder fits inside an SUV
  3. ⚠Overloading a roof rack past its rated crossbar limit
  4. ⚠Not tying down both the front and rear of a roof load

Frequently asked

Questions we keep getting.

  • Will a 24 foot extension ladder fit in an SUV?

    Not inside. A 24 foot ladder collapses to about 13.5 feet, far longer than any SUV cargo area, so it has to ride on a roof rack with front and rear tie-downs.

    01

  • What is the collapsed length of an extension ladder?

    Roughly half the extended length plus the section overlap. A 16 foot ladder collapses to about 9 feet, a 20 foot to about 11.5 feet, and a 24 foot to about 13.5 feet. Check the label for the exact number.

    02

  • Can any extension ladder fit inside an SUV?

    Only the smallest. A collapsed length near 7 to 8 feet can angle into a large SUV with the seats down; anything longer needs a roof rack.

    03

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