while I was walking around Loews about 4 years ago, I saw something that I could never see myself buying. And here I am, holding it in my hands...haha. It's basically an adjustable spreader bar, that is 24 inches long, and made of metal. It's a 24 inch long metal dowel rod that is threaded just like a bolt. There are nuts that can be threaded onto the rod, and they have clips to attach inbetween two nuts, and you can add as many 'attachment spots' as you'd like. Mine is only 1/4 inch thick, and therefore travels very well. Just thought I'd share that with the group.
Adam
Oh, one more question along these lines...when I was growing up, we had a ladder that had four 6foot sections, that was adjustable to all different angles. Does anyone know where I might be able to get another one like that? Thanks.