whats the best under the wing avaition mechanical creeper

[DennisRhodes]

I know there's been discussion about articulating "creepers" for under the wing or fuselage maintenance here on VAF. but my search on the internet for Creeper turned up a completely different subject matter. Maybe they are called something entirely different these days. Never the less i would be interested in what you have found best to elevate one up to and support your back in that rather odd position. I remember seeing some that looked like a mini super reclining chair that might be what Im looking for. Battery or other powered also acceptable.

Anyone got one they really like?

[bkervaski]

I have the Toren Big Red creeper, very happy with it.

Edit: I didn't know about the Aerocreeper ... ordered! That looks awesome

[Pilot135pd]

Originally Posted by bkervaski

I have the Toren Big Red creeper, very happy with it.

Edit: I didn't know about the Aerocreeper ... ordered! That looks awesome

Did you buy the $450 or the $144 one?

[DennisRhodes]

I took Lee Majors advice and built a "one of a kind". About $50 square tubing and some castors from Tractor Supply. The Hydraulics were from a Freight Harbor cheap floor jack. If you have to add labor then at $15/hour you better add about another $1000.00 .



https://photos.app.goo.gl/HypVr269c91jJLwNA

[Scott Hersha]

I used this one - modified:

https://www.harborfreight.com/250-lb...est-63311.html

Removed the padded seat surfaces and the wheels. Flip the frame upside down, mount the wheels on the other side, and the padded surface also. You end up with a creeper more suited to your needs. More elevation, easier to maneuver. Works fine, lasts a long time, only 30 bucks.

[jcirelli]

Originally Posted by DennisRhodes

I know there's been discussion about articulating "creepers" for under the wing or fuselage maintenance here on VAF. but my search on the internet for Creeper turned up a completely different subject matter. Maybe they are called something entirely different these days. Never the less i would be interested in what you have found best to elevate one up to and support your back in that rather odd position. I remember seeing some that looked like a mini super reclining chair that might be what Im looking for. Battery or other powered also acceptable.

Anyone got one they really like?

I've used the Aerocreeper before. It's pretty darn pricey, but I'll say it's by far the most comfortable thing I've used. A couple of friends purchased them for their Bonanzas. It's held up well for both of them for about a year now, with one being used pretty extensively.
https://aerocreeper.com/

[JonGruber85]

Aero Creeper is definitely nice (Have one in our hangar). But I think these two below offer almost the same benefits at half the price. I'd buy one of these two.


https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com...-p/5150027.htm


https://www.bestbuyautoequipment.com.../whi2up-03.htm

[Jimbot]

I don’t know if it is the “best” but this one is cheap, handy and kills two birds with one stone:

https://www.amazon.com/Blackhawk-B20...ts_id=15707971

[Scotty G]

LOVE my AeroCreeper.

[locoengineer]

I’ve got something like this.

https://www.nationaltoolwarehouse.co...CABEgKnpvD_BwE