Thanks for the suggestion

Not using that one at the moment - there is a Kreepy-Krauly product I have installed on the bottom of the ladder - click here Your suggestion might work but it is very expensive from Amazon (USD90 + 22.50 shipping although I found it for CAD 68 at Walmart,ca !!) - perhaps I will try it

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My ladder is firmly fixed in the ground so the ladder hinge won't work unfortunately

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EDIT = the CAD 68 was misleading - there is a CAD 41 shipping charge on top of that. Trying to contact Polaris/Kodiak Canada now for a better supply option