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  • Can the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps Be Used With Toy Hauler Trailer
  • Yes, as you can see in the attached video, the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps part # RR-TR-8 can be used in unison with a trailer ramp door to lessen the approach angle. There is a lip on the end of the ramp that will allow the door to sit flush as well as help keep the ramps in place.
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  • Where Should Replacement Ramp Door Seal Be Installed On Trailer
  • The Ramp Gate Seal Kit for Enclosed Trailer Ramp # SR35FR can be installed in either location. Personally, I would keep it off the ramp door since you're more likely to damage it as you walk or move things across the ramp. Inside the frame enclosure would be the way to go.
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  • Ramp Spring Weight Capacity and Left or Right Hand Orientation for a Horse Trailer
  • The right hand ramp spring, item # RS16933RH, and the left hand spring, item # RS16933LH, are differentiated by paint on the springs from the manufacturer. The springs with green paint on them are right side springs, left side springs are unpainted. Right side springs will go on the right side of a ramp and left hand springs go on the left side of a ramp. Both right and left hand springs deflect in the same direction the designation of right and left has to do with orientation of the stick...
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  • How Does the Redline Ramp Spring RS16933LH Install
  • The Redline Ramp Spring # RS16933RH is a replacement spring and is only part of the ramp spring system on a trailer. To use this spring on your trailer you must have ramp hinge with a 1-1/2 inch diameter rod or pipe where the ramp meets the trailer. The spring slips over the rod with the tension of the spring against the ramp and trailer when the ramp is in the up position. The spring should not be welded to the ramp or trailer, the tension and the rod will hold the spring in place. The...
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  • Ramps for Race Car Trailer for Car with 3.5 inch Ground Clearance
  • Yes I would say a 12-14 foot long ramp would work great for a vehicle with 3.5 inches of ground clearance and trailer height of 19.5 inches like the part # GH34FR which is 14 feet long. Since your trailer does not have a lip for a ramp set your best option would be to install a trailer ramp channel at the rear of it which at this time we do not carry. It would not be an issue for the full weight of your vehicle to be on these ramps. The # GH34FR would work great for you.
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  • Installation Instructions for Redline Left Hand Ramp Spring # RS16933LH
  • In addition to watching our video review I attached, to use this spring on your trailer you must have ramp hinge with a 1-1/2 inch diameter rod or pipe where the ramp meets the trailer. The spring slips over the rod with the tension of the spring against the ramp and trailer when the ramp is in the up position. The spring should not be welded to the ramp or trailer, the tension and the rod will hold the spring in place. Note that the Redline Ramp Spring # RS16933LH is a replacement spring...
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  • How Do the Heavy Duty Ramp Springs Install on a Trailer and Ramp
  • Heavy duty ramp springs # RS16933RH and # RS16933LH install on the hinge of the ramp. I have included a picture of what this looks like for you. Not all trailers are exactly the same but this should give you a general idea of how the springs install.
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  • How to Test for Best Tension When Installing the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist
  • Thanks for reaching out! When you install the Gorilla-Lift Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist w/ Cable # GL1 there is a trial and error type of section where you use S hooks to hook onto different points of your trailer ramp so you can test out the tension and get it right. Since each ramp is a different size and weight the trial and error method is really the only option. It looks like your ramp has a double fold in it so you'll want to make sure you connect the S hooks and ultimately...
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  • Can You Back Trailer with Electric Reverse Lockout Down Boat Ramp without Surge Brakes Applying
  • The Titan Disc Brake Kit # T4843300 that you referenced only has an electric reverse lock out on it. The lever on top of the actuator is a breakaway device that will apply the trailer brakes in the event of a trailer disconnection. Since boat ramps are downhill you wouldn't have to worry about the brakes applying as you back down the ramp. What you can do is wait till the trailer has started making it's way down the ramp before you disconnect the trailer wiring so that the brakes won't...
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  • Washer And Bolt Size Needed For The JR Products Rubber Bumper for Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door
  • The Rubber Bumper for Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door # 37210715 can fit a washer with a 1" outer diameter and 3/8" inner diameter. The bolt can be anything 3/8" in diameter or smaller and the length is going to depend on how thick of a ramp door you're attaching it to.
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  • Can the Rack'Em Tailgate Lift Assist # RA-27C be Unhooked Easily for Custom Folding Ramp
  • The Rack'Em Double Barrel Utility Trailer Tailgate Lift Assist # RA-27C actually uses a chain and clip system to connect to your ramp so you may not need to come up with your own quick-disconnect system. When your trailer ramp is in the vertical position that is when there is the least amount of tension on the lift assist so you should be able to unhook it. Attached is a sample installation video for you to check out.
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  • Ramp Spring Recommendation for a 33 inch Trailer Door Ramp
  • Since you have such a skinny door I would recommend you get a spring assist like the Ramp Spring # 362SA4. This assembly can be cut down to 23-3/4 inches minimum so it will be a great fit for your custom ramp.
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  • Installation of Trailer Ramp Springs RS16933LH and RS16933RH
  • The left and right ramps springs # RS16933LH and # RS16933RH install on a shaft of 1-1/2-inches diameter. The width of the coil is 2-1/2-inches and the overall length of each spring is 11-inches. You can refer to the linked videos and to the linked photo from a customer that shows how these springs need to be installed on the shaft. The springs may not always have a color indicated but the photo shows which goes on which side.
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  • Will the Marlboro Butt Hinge Work With a B Fold Utility Ramp Gate
  • Yes, the Butt Hinge w/ Non-Removable Pin # MA37ZR will hold your ramp just fine. These hinges are designed to be used on heavy duty applications, and are made pretty beefy so holding your b fold ramp will be no issue.
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  • Can the FloTool RhinoRamps # FT11912MI be Used to Change a Tire on a Double-Axel Trailer?
  • I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, my contact at FloTool does not recommend using the RhinoRamps Max Vehicle Ramp Set # FT11912MI for changing a tire on a double-axel trailer. However, a great solution would be the Blaylock EZ Jack and Wheel Chock for Tandem-Axle Trailers # EZ-JACK. The EZ Jack and Wheel Chock has a maximum weight capacity of 20,000 pounds.
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  • Pictures for Showing How Trailer Ramp Springs Attach to Enclosed Trailers
  • Normally the trailer ramp springs like the # 362SA5 attach to the inside of the top of a trailer door like the picture I attached shows. In the picture you can also see how it attaches to the ramp as well.
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  • Can 81-Inch Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # ERS120D81 Be Cut Down in Length
  • According to my contact at Redneck Trailer Supply the M-3 Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # ERS120D81 can be cut down to a reduced length, so this won't be an issue at all. The installation instructions for these products are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we recommend contacting a local garage door company to install this system.
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  • Is Lift Needed to Install etrailer Hitch on 2022 Mazda CX-5
  • If you are able to fit under the rear of your 2022 Mazda CX-5 some then I would say it's possible to do the installation without ramps, but in one of our reviews someone said they used 6" ramps and that definitely helped so I would say if you have access to some ramps go ahead and use them to install the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98902 on your vehicle. If you don't have access to ramps but you'd like to pick some up I recommend checking out the FloTool RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramp...
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  • Best Way To Install Ribbed Rubber Trailer Mat On A Horse Trailer Ramp
  • There is not a specific recommended adhesive to use with the Ribbed Rubber Trailer Mat # 4872SM. If it is going to be staying flat on a floor, a strong polyurethane style glue will work fine. If it will be on a ramp stored in the upright position, just glue likely would not be enough since the mat itself is fairly heavy (about 65 lbs). You would want to nail or screw the mat to the mounting surface for added support.
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  • Can the TRC Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # 362SW61 Be Cut Down to 57 Inches
  • Yes, the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring, # 362SW61, can be cut down to fit the 57 inch space available in your trailer. TRC came out with general length bars for the ramp springs so they can be cut down to fit specific trailer sizes as the springs allow.
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