Expert Answers about Chevrolet Trailer Ramps

• 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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• Compatibility of Erikson Loading Ramps with Flat Trailer Deck
• The Erickson steel ramps # EM07435 and the similar aluminum ramps # EM07434 have a bolted-on angled plate at the vehicle end that is designed to lay flat on the top surface of the truck bed when the ramp is extended for loading. Please refer to the linked photo. No special ledge or other surface is required beneath the trailer deck. The ramps do include safety chains to prevent them from shifting as you roll your load up onto them. The maximum weight capacity of the Erickson Arched Loading...
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• Replacement Ramp Hinges for Enclosed Trailer
• If your trailer is brand new and recently purchased ideally you would return to the dealer to have the ramp corrected. The amount of misalignment you describe seems excessive for a brand new trailer. If the trailer is parked on uneven ground the ramp may tend to lean to the low side; this happens just from the weight of the ramp twisting the hinge. If the ramp leans over even on flat ground then there may be damage to the hinges that secure it to the trailer structure or the ramp itself...
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• Recommended Ramps for Loading Can Am Slingshot in Toy Hauler Trailer
• It would be ideal if the middle ramp is longer than the two outside ramps while loading. This would ensure there are minimal ground clearance issues but there are a multitude of factors that would come into play so it's hard to predict this beforehand. I suggest the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps part # RR-TR-5 for the outside wheels and the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps part # RR-TR-7 for the center wheel. Unfortunately, the ramps are sold as sets.
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• Ramp Door Hinges For Trailer Ramp
• For hinges on your your UTV trailer ramp, what I recommend is the Ramp Door Hinge # PLR1902.
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• Ramp Assist for Heavy Ramps on Trailer
• For your 35 ft flatbed trailer I recommend the Redline Ramp Spring # RS16933LH for the left hand side, and # RS16933RH for the right hand side. These are designed to help lift the ramps on heavier trailers like yours. So long as the hinge pin is 1 1/2" diameter these will work great. They have a 2K lbs tension rating, so as you lift it takes some of the weight off. If your ramps are extremely heavy, you can use more than one on each ramp. I linked the parts mentioned above and a video...
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• Can All Left or Right Heavy Duty Trailer Ramp Springs be Used to Replace 2 Ramps with 1 Long Ramp
• Since you are removing the 2 ramps and putting in a single ramp then you can use all left or all right ramp springs as long as they engage the ramp like they are supposed to and there is room to mount them. Regarding your follow-up question, yes, that is correct. The spring tension will occur when the ramp opens. That tension will help support the weight when lowering and when lifting the ramp. It sounds like you have a good handle on this already!
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• Weight Capacity of the Rack'Em Trailer Ramp Assist part # RA-27C
• The capacity of the Rack'Em part # RA-27C would be the lifting strength of the unit. That means that if it required less than 200 lbs of lifting strength to lift the ramp of the ground it would help. Now with varying length ramps and side rail heights being factored in that figure can make things a bit harder to determine but if your ramp weighs less than 200 lbs this will work well with it.
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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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• Recommended Ramp Springs For Heavy Equipment Trailer
• The Redline Ramp Spring like part # RS16933RH and part # RS16933LH will help with lifting the ramps you said you are building for your trailer. I would recommend 1 spring for each ramp. These springs are made of steel alloy, these springs provide approximately 90 degrees of deflection and are designed to help lift a ramp with 2,000 pounds of torque.
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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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• 1990 Kingston Trailer Ramp Lift Assist Options
• We have a couple options for trailer ramps springs. The first one will work great if your ramp rides on a 1-1/2 inch shaft. For that you would want the Ramp Spring - 2K Torque for 1-1/2" Shaft - RH # RS16933RH or # RS16933LH. Or we have ramp springs like the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring - Dual, 81" Wide # ERS120D81, this spring installs like a garage door spring. There is a lot of tension, so you want to make sure it is installed by someone who knows how to compress these springs and...
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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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• How To Find Replacement Ramp for Featherlite Trailer
• I won't be able to confirm exactly what ramp you need as I have no sort of database to reference for this but we do have a wide selection of ramps to choose from such as the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set part # GY52YR. These ramps measure 120" long x 15" wide x 3-1/4" thick and have a 7,000 lb weight capacity (per ramp). I have attached our full selection of ramps below as well if you think you need a different set. That said, you will need to choose a replacement yourself based...
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• Can Two Ramp Springs Be Used On Each Side Of Trailer Ramp
• If you are wanting to use ramp springs like part # RS16933LH (left hand), and part # RS16933RH (right hand), you will want to know the diameter of your trailer hinge pin. These springs are designed for 1-1/2 inch diameter pins. The springs have 2,000 lbs of torque, so they should be able to handle your 300 lb ramps with no problem. I would only use one on each ramp and see how it performs before adding a second spring. If you send me a photo of your ramps and how they are attached to...
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• What Car Loading Ramps Can I Use for Van Trailers 48 Inches High?
• For a ramp used to load vehicles, it is important to have a high maximum weight capacity. With that being said, I recommend the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set - 144" Long x 15" Wide - 8,000 lbs # 325-GH-R96. The Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Ramp has a per-ramp weight capacity of 5,000 pounds (10,000 pounds total). As far as the 48-inch rise requirement, the Gen-Y is a great choice. I went ahead and attached a video that shows the ramp being used on the side of a trailer that is about 36...
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• How to Determine Required Capacity of Trailer Ramp Torsion Spring
• On a hinged trailer ramp the hinges will carry a varying portion of the ramp weight depending on the ramp's position. When fully opened/extended the torsion spring will actually be holding more of the ramp's weight that when it is almost fully raised. In the fully vertical position more of the ramp weight is on the hinges since the ramp will be more directly over them. The M-3 Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring # CB250D96SHD can lift 250-lbs of ramp weight. You can use a scale to weigh your...
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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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• Availability Of Enclosed Trailer Ramp Door Extenders
• We do indeed offer ramp door extenders in a variety of sizes. For example the Race Ramps Trailer Loading Assist Ramps # RR-TR-5 are a very popular size. These are 67" long ramps and have a 5" lift. They can be used to load a vehicle weighing up to 6,000 lbs onto a trailer. The ramps themselves are made from a high density EPS foam and weigh only 10 lbs apiece. We do offer a variety of sizes from the 54" long # RR-TR-6 all the way up to the 136" long # RR-TR-11-2.
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• Ramp Springs for Load Trail Trailer that Will Help Lift Trailer Ramps
• For the ramps of your load trail 20 ft trailer we have ramps springs like the part # RS16933RH for the right hand side and the # RS16933LH for the left hand side but your ramps would need to be on a 1-1/2 inch shaft for these to fit. Check out the review video I attached for these springs for you to check out as well.
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