Expert Answers about Trailer Ramp Springs

• Trailer Ramp Spring Recommendation for 90x74 Trailer Door
• Thanks for reaching out, Dennis! I recommend going with the 230 lb capacity Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer # 362SA8HD for your application. Although I don't know the exact weight of your trailer door, according to my research your door should weigh in somewhere a little over 200 lbs so this ensures that most (if not all) of the weight of your door can be handled by the spring.
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• How to Determine Right Spring For Ramp
• Hi there John; I'd love to tell you exactly what you need but you have to know the weight of the door, there just isn't any way around it. There isn't a product or kit to completely eliminate the spring and cable so to find the right one you need the weight of the door (which the trailer manufacturer should be able to tell you) and the width of the door. For example an 80" to 96" wide trailer door that is up to 250 lbs would use the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer...
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• Trouble Installing Trailer Ramp Door Spring
• Installations for the Conventional Ramp Door Springs like part # ERS120D81 aren't things that we are really able to advise on since these need to be installed by someone who has previous experience or by a garage door company. You might try less than half a turn adjustment if that's possible but aside from that you'll need to have a professional help you out with this installation.
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• Availability Of Ramp Spring For 2-3/4" Or 3" Shaft
• Hey Chris, so I am afraid we do not carry a spring that will work for your trailer. We do have the # RS16933RH and # RS16933LH torsion springs that are made for a 1-1/2" shaft. Right now, this is the only size we offer, so nothing for a 2-3/4" or 3" shaft. I know there are other sizes out there so my suggestion would be to try a trailer manufacturer or find a place that specializes in ramp doors/springs.
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• Where to Measure for a Conventional Ramp Door Springs?
• You will want to measure the width of available headroom inside of the trailer. So above the door opening, left to right walls, from the inside. The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer item # 362SA8207, you were looking at, fits 92-1/4" to 95-1/4" wide trailer doors.
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• Replacement Ramp Gate Pin Latch For Carry On Utility Trailer From Tractor Supply
• It would appear the factory ramp gate pin is going to be something you have to get from Carry-On but I do have an option you can look at. The Bolt-On Stainless Steel Spring Latch # SL716SS is a great option with its stainless spring and pin with an aluminum base so you do not have to worry about rust damaging the components. I have included an image with the dimensions listed so you can determine if this could work as a replacement.
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• Choosing the Correct Replacement Spring for an Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door
• I'd go with a double spring personally, Scott. These are typically going to be used on more heavy duty applications like your enclosed trailer with a pretty heavy door. In order to get a proper replacement though, you'd need measure the width of your door and find out the weight of the door at it's heaviest point, which I'd imagine isn't more than 185 lbs, so something like # M394FR should work great but I recommend verifying yourself.
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• Is There Set Amount of Turns for Install of Conventional Ramp Door Spring 362SA7218
• Hey Lou, so the install of the Conventional Ramp Door Spring part # 362SA7218 is something that should be done by someone who has experience winding garage springs. The amount of turns or preload will be the amount that gives you the correct amount of assist for the door and that's something that will be different for every application. Winding these springs can be dangerous so that is why we recommend a professional to do the job.
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• Will Raised Gooseneck Ball Help 2018 Scotts Low Boy Trailer Gain Ramp Clearance
• Adding a raised gooseneck ball would allow you to raise the neck back up on your trailer. I'm not sure how much you would need to fully deploy the ramp again so I would compare where you have the gooseneck now to before to see what kind of a raised ball would be required. I'm also not sure what your setup is, but the # 16085 you looked at would raise up the gooseneck ball if yours is currently sitting down in the truck bed. This is designed to fit industry standard rails and the top of...
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• E-Bike Rack Recommendation for Travel Trailer to Carry Aventon 500 and Carbon Frame Bike
• Hey Dave, so the best option for carrying your carbon frame bike and e-bike is the Swagman Escapee part # S39SR with the ramp # S59SR . It has the capacity for carrying an e-bike, is rated for travel trailer use, only touches the bikes by the tires which protects the carbon frame, and works with the Aventon 500 since it doesn't have fenders. The RV rider that was recommended was probably a good faith recommendation because it is for "RVs" but it's not designed for travel trailers which...
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• Do You Have a Tailgate Ramp Combo for a Trailer?
• No, I am sorry we do not. The only ramps we have available are ones like Item # 288-07503 that are detachable. We do not manufacturer them either.
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• Troubleshooting RhinoRamps That Slip When Loading/Unloading A Vehicle
• Hey Steve, I actually own the FloTool RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp Set # FT11909MI myself to lift my riding mower and work on it and have faced the same issues you're describing here. The outer edge where the handle will start to bulge but it is still safe to use because the weight is held up by the inner construction of the ramps and not the sides. They leave a little flex so that when stacked together you can get your hand in there to pull them back apart. As for it slipping, I completely...
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• Accessory Options for Apogee Adapt-X 600 trailer
• YOu can use these tie downs # AT72FR on the Adapt-X 600 # AT84FR. Here are some straps if you don't have any # ETBMB-05852. The Adapt-X 600 comes with a 13" wheel so when you upgrade just get a 5 lug 13" Aluminum wheel. The fenders are fixed and you don't want to run into any clearance issues. Here is a rock guard you can use to protect the trailer # ERT00108. You can use this spare tire carrier # FSTC1000301 for your spare. You can mount it on the tongue of the trailer. You can also mount...
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• Recommended Lights for a Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack
• Yes, it would! The Trailer Light Mounting Bracket item # BK70BB and the LED Light Kit item # 98174LED would still be the best way to add a set of lights to a Yakima OnRamp Bike Rack 1-1/4" item # Y96FR. I have attached a picture below that a customer sent in of this lighting set up installed on a Thule bike rack so you can get an idea of what yours will look like.
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• How Do You Back a Boat Trailer On The Boat Ramp When The Electric Lockout Is Unplugged?
• You typically have a couple options Steve. The most commonly used is just waiting until the boat is on the ramp and then unplugging the wiring. This way you can let gravity take the boat down the ramp rather than pushing it with your truck. Another option which will depend on your surge brake is a manual lockout like the Key # DX94FR. This prevents the actuator from sliding and the brakes from activating in reverse. If you can tell me the model number off your actuator I can see if there...
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• Best Bike Rack for a Magnum Ui6 Electric Bike
• Thanks for the picture! The best bike rack for your Magnum Ui6 Electric Bike is going to be the Yakima OnRamp item # Y96FR if your Volt has a 1-1/4" trailer hitch receive. The Yakima OnRamp has the capacity to carry two e-bikes weighing up to 66 lbs apiece. One of the best features of this bike rack is the cradle to attach to your bikes is adjustable and can be rotated, allowing it to attach to the cross tube of your bike. The frame mount design will not interfere with your fenders, and...
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• Can the 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier Be Used for a Standard Wheelchair
• Hey Cliff, thanks for reaching out! The 24x60 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # C18152 will do a great job at holding your standard wheelchair. The ones we have listed as being "rated for a wheelchair" have a ramp simply because most people that reach out to us need the ramp for the heavier wheelchair. I recommend also using the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 63232 to help keep your carrier secured to your motorhome and from bouncing around too much.
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• Will The Lippert Patio Upgrade Kit LC27FR Fit A 2007 Keystone Fusion 362FZ?
• Hello Edward. As long as your 2007 Keystone Fusion has a 94" x 94" door, the Lippert Patio Upgrade Kit # LC27FR will fit great. I do not have a way to look up the exact size of the door on your toy hauler, so please do measure and verify fitment. As far as a rail kit, Lippert does make one to go with this door, but unfortunately this is not a part we carry here at etrailer. If you need one, I suggest contacting Lippert directly to see if they can tell you how to source one.
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• Recommended Bike Rack With a Ramp for a Toyota RAV4
• It's a bit pricey, but I think the Thule Epos Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # TH99XE with the Extra-Long Loading Ramp for Thule EasyFold XT # TH933402 is a great choice. This bike rack will fit into any 2" trailer hitch, has a 140 lbs capacity, and can handle up to a 3 3/16" wide tire.
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• Where To Install Weather Stripping On A Pace American Car Trailer
• When installing the Redline Weatherstrip Tape # WS1434 on your Pace American Car Trailer, you'll want to install it at the top around your ramp door. So this would be the top of the door towards the back, as you describe it.
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