Ramp Spring Recommendation for Enclosed Trailer that is 8 Feet Wide

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I need an Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring - Dual Spring. My trailer width is 8ft. The door width is 7ft. What spring setup do I need?

asked by: Jen B

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For an 8 foot wide trailer you'd want to go with the ramp spring part # CB250D96SHD which is exactly 8 feet wide and will work great with a 7 foot wide ramp door.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

You'll want to anchor the straps that the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #CB250D96SHD uses on the ramp door right at about 80 inches in width. This is the distance between the reel centers of the ramp spring.

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When installing a spring assist on your 8.5 foot wide trailer I recommend The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8 foot Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 250-lb Capacity #CB250D96SHD. This will work for you 8-1/2 foot because of where the springs…

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Answer 3

You'd want to measure the width of your door opening/ramp and then go with the ramp spring that fits just to the inside of that. The part #ERS120D81 you mentioned is 81 inches wide.

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Answer 4

The whole assembly (96 inches wide) would be too long to trim down and still fit. I'd recommend going with the slightly smaller #362SA7, which can be trimmed down. The spring has a capacity of 150 lbs. That means you will need to slightly support…

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Answer 5

In order to replace the ramp door spring on your enclosed trailer you will need to measure the distance between the mounting brackets. For example, the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Heavy Duty Spring part #CB250D96SHD has mounting brackets that can be…

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Answer 6

The closest ramp spring we have to what you have is the part #CB250D96SHD that you referenced which is slightly larger than your current setup but could still be made to work. It can be cut down to a minimum length of 80 inches. We strongly recommend…

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Answer 7

The weight capacity of the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #CB250D96SHD that you referenced is the capacity of the spring as a whole. It wouldn't be listed as total ramp weight since the length of the ramp and hinge used would end up making that…

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Answer 8

The Conventional Ramp Door Spring #CB250D96SHD on your trailer is similar to that of a home garage. The best way to determine how much weight your current system is capable of lifting you can find calculators online or contact a garage door service…

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I was able to get the height for you of the mounting brackets for the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #M394FR. Overall, the height is 6-1/4 inches, and from the top of the opening where the spring's shaft goes…

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Answer 10

The Enclosed Trailer Ramp Heavy Duty Spring - Dual, 96" Wide #CB250D96SHD is rated for doors up to 250 lbs. I'm confident your ramp won't weigh more than that unless you've added weight to it beyond the decking.

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Answer 11

The M-3 Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #CB250D96SHD uses cables that will be plenty long for your application on a ramp door that is 90-inches wide x 96-inches tall. That is precisely the type of trailer installation for which this item is intended. It…

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Answer 12

If it's a utility trailer with side rails I recommend you use the part #RS16933LH and #RS16933RH. An alternative if you have the side rails on your utility trailer is #RA-27C as it is designed for helping lift trailer ramps. If you have an…

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Ramp Spring Recommendation for Enclosed Trailer that is 8 Feet Wide

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