OK, Here are some pics of my truck and my H2. You
boys will see that I don't need a ladder. I'm used to driving the red Ford which is on 38's with a 9" lift. It does take a bit of a hop to get in, but it wasn't that bad.
Diana, we have two Rottys too (love them!). we've used ramps to get them in and also just backed up to the entry, which is raised, lowered the tailgate and they hop right in. Getting them in and out when you're somewhere else is a different story.
I'm only 5"7 and I didn't have problems getting things in and out and the kids are like monkeys so no problems there. The thing I didn't like with the Ford is that it is so long, and the turning radius so bad, that it was a PITA to get around in small areas. Especially if I had the horse trailer behind it! I think a 6" lift on the H2 would still be easy to do things in. Stacy, I don't think getting the baby's car seat in and out would be a problem for you. I did it in the Ford , not a problem! So go for it!
I think I could get 40's under it, but I just don't want to. It's so easy to get around in now and I think it still will be with a 6" lift. Anything beyond that I just don't want to deal with.
And DRTY, are you accusing me of being short, little man?
Here they are...