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I've been using the Rootek setup for at least over a year and it's been great. Just purchased it again for a new pole. I like to check from time to time if there's anything new on Rootek Designs as he comes up with clever things.

After all this my old one still was sloppy and loose, not holding the ladder tightly. I think it may be to do with where the bend on the metal plate sits on the spindle of the handle. Over time it wears a groove, so less pressure is applied to the spring that tightens against the shaft of the...

At this point everything can be cleaned up and lubricated, especially the yellow spindle of the lever where it rotates inside the black body. If you know how to source the right springs (I don't) you could even replace them. Refit everything bearing in mind: • lock barrel goes back in with...

To remove the lock barrel, insert pick or something thin into the hole on lever And push in the retaining clip on barrel

Move lever to this position Lift up the metal plate so the lever can be spun past where it locks out, aligning the points on the lever spindle with the cutouts in black body. Now push out lever The red push button is loose, don't lose the spring underneath it.

This is what the tabs look like (They aren't the sturdiest, and can easily be snapped so be as careful as possible.) This is what the internals look like Remove and keep safe this spring, when refitting, the spring can be rotated so the worn side is now against the face plate.

My rhino ladder clamps needed replacing so I took the opportunity to take apart the old ones to see if it's even possible and if it affords any opportunity for maintenance. So for anyone that's interested, here is the process with pics. Need a thin small flat head, a straight pick, a hammer...

Thanks both. I did wonder if it's possible to add extra fixings to the tank, like a rivet nut. All helpful info ??

Sounds ideal, have you got any pictured that show the attachments? No worries if not ??

Ah great thanks, I pick it up Saturday so I was looking at pictures that aren't the best, but now I know where to look I'm able to make them out in the corners.  Do you know what size bolt they take, is it m6? 

Hi,  I'm going to finally get a grippatank, albeit a second hand tank, and I was wondering how reels are secured to the top of the tanks? From pictures it seems like bolts are used, but I can't see any fixing points on the top of the tank. I was hoping others who've got a grippamax tank could...

I was just wondering how the wires don't get twisted up with the rotation ?

Oh wow, that's clever. Thanks ??

Thanks for doing the review. I'm looking around at electric reels and the grippa reel being chainless intrigues me. Do you know where the motor is located on the reel and how easy it would be to replace in case it failed? 

I originally called Customer Care, explained what I was looking for and they just provided numbers for the local dealerships ? I'll try again, see if I can find the direct number online perhaps. Thanks again

Have you got a similar roller attached just below the bumper as well (at 90°) or does the one you've got have rods to a second roller like the ones @Pjj pictured? 

I don't know how far I'm going to get with this plan anyway, I called local Vauxhall dealership to speak to technical department. When I asked about individual kerb weights for the axles he said he doesn't know where to get that info... ??‍♂️ after looking on the system he couldn't provide...

Ah thanks that helps, have you got a picture of the setup looking in through the back doors so I can see angle on the reel into roller?  Have you found it passed through ok?

Thanks for all the input ?? I think I'll have to do as advised if I do make the move for a bigger tank, take it to a local weighbridge and see where it's positioned safest.