Posted: 3/10/2009 6:15:54 AM EDT
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I'm fixin to run to the store in about 30 minutes to pick up a set of loading ramps for my new four-wheeler. They've got there the kind that look like a ladder with a rung, then an opening, rung, opening, so forth and they've also got an arched type that's a whole solid folding ramp with holes punched down the length and about an inch high metal lip up the sides to keep tires straight.
Which would yall say is safer for loading/unloading in a pickup truck? Cost is negligable because I believe the solid piece is $100 and the ladder style is $110. Both are rated for approximately 750 pounds and made by the same company in the USA. What do yall say? |
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You want the arched ladder type.
2 pieces, one on each side, with a slight arch to them (not totally straight) and they should have tie downs on each side (so you can hook them to something so they don't slide off) You won't use them (the hooks) til the first time you slide a ramp out from under you while the front wheels are in the pickup. DAMHIK |
Whoops, I forgot to mention that they both had safety straps as well. I've never experienced falling off a set of ramps but I can imagine it's probably not fun. I'll be sure to use the straps.
Thanks Bozeman. Any problems with traction when wet on solid bottom ramps? |
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You want the arched ladder type. 2 pieces, one on each side, with a slight arch to them (not totally straight) and they should have tie downs on each side (so you can hook them to something so they don't slide off) You won't use them (the hooks) til the first time you slide a ramp out from under you while the front wheels are in the pickup. DAMHIK[/q Yep The arched type will also allow you to load a riding mower without high-centering on the deck. |
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I'm fixin to run to the store in about 30 minutes to pick up a set of loading ramps for my new four-wheeler. They've got there the kind that look like a ladder with a rung, then an opening, rung, opening, so forth and they've also got an arched type that's a whole solid folding ramp with holes punched down the length and about an inch high metal lip up the sides to keep tires straight. Which would yall say is safer for loading/unloading in a pickup truck? Cost is negligable because I believe the solid piece is $100 and the ladder style is $110. Both are rated for approximately 750 pounds and made by the same company in the USA. What do yall say? I have been thinking of selling a hell of a set of ramps, undecided so far I guess, they are 9 ft, arched and HEAVY DUTY, I bought them to load in my 1970 Chevy 4x4 with a Lift Kit, I sold the ATV last year and still have the ramps, they are heavy, the best Ramps I could find, I think I paid $250 for them. I imagine the Shipping cost would suck though, I have been going to put them in the local paper but never got around to it. Come to think of it, I have a LOT of stuff laying around that I need to put in the local paper. |
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I have a ramp that folds in half. Only place I use it is at home for loading a quad into a building with a garage door at loading dock height. I got it for free with the quad when I bought it.
I could take it with me when I go riding away from home, but I don't have a really good way to secure it, so I'm afraid someone would steal it while I'm gone. I just back up to a steep hill or dirt pile and drive it off. Sometimes I just lay down a small sheet of plywood to take up the gap. If someone steals that, I'm not out much. ETA: This is pretty much what mine looks like: 
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