Abstract: A ladder storage and support device which comprises first and second frames, the second frame being designed to lie adjacent a side of a vehicle and optionally being secured thereto, the first frame being pivotably connected to the second frame at respective bottoms such that the first frame can pivot from a first ladder securing position to a second loading position, the first frame having ladder retaining members thereon. The device may be either secured to the side of the vehicle or alternatively, a roof assembly may move the device from a roof top position to a position adjacent a vehicle side.

Abstract: A ladder support assembly suitable for supporting a ladder on a side of a vehicle, the ladder support assembly having first and second frame portions with the second frame portion being secured to the side of the vehicle, the first frame portion being hingedly connected to the second frame portion, the first frame portion having a plurality of ladder supports thereon, the first frame portion being removable between a first opened position whereby access may be had to the ladder in a second closed position wherein the ladder is retained between the first and second frame portions.

Abstract: A split bushing having first and second ends and formed first and second portions, each of the first and second portions having first ends which have a circumference which is less than 50% of the total bushing first end circumference and a second end with a circumference which is greater than 50% of the total bushing second end circumference. The first end of the first portion the second end of the second portion formed a first end of the bushing. The bushing is easily inserted and removed as required.