Correct Ramp Door Spring for 61" Doorway

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I was looking to get a ramp door spring kit but not sure which size to get. The inside of the trailer from wall to wall is 61. So what size do I need? 5 or 6?

asked by: Javier

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The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 6' Wide Enclosed Trailer part # 362SA6 is designed for 38" to 69" wide trailer doors so this is what you'll want to use. The bar will actually be trimmed to fit your exact width.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

In order to properly weigh your door to figure out the correct spring you only need to find the weight when the ramp door is down. Assuming you weighed your door without spring assist, you can use the 74 lb measurement. Typically, you use a scale and…

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Answer 2

The SolidStep Manual Fold-Down Steps for 26" to 29-7/8" RV Door Frames - Quad - Aluminum #LC791574 will work fine with most screen door bars like the Camco Deluxe RV Screen Door Cross Bar - 21-1/4" long to 28-5/8" long - Aluminum…

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Answer 3

The darkened panel on the Lippert Thin Shade Complete Window Kit Item #LC806621 is made of glass and not a plexiglass or other kind of plastic.

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Answer 4

On the install bracket the install holes measured from center to center from top to bottom is 1 inch. From left to right on center is 1-1/2 inches. The distance from the center of the top bracket to the bottom bracket is 23-1/2 inches. The install…

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Answer 5

I confirmed with my contact at StrombergCarlson that their Lend-a-Hand Folding RV Handrail, part #AC-300, and the similar aluminum version, part #AM-200, can both fold either to the left or to the right. These two products differ in that the AC-300…

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Answer 6

Your concern about being potentially trapped inside your RV is certainly a valid one, and also a common one with the Stromberg Carlson Lend-a-Hand. While there isn't a way to easily stop it from pivoting across the front of the door, there truly…

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Answer 7

Yes, you can trim down the length of the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #362SA6 as needed. The installation instructions for this product are recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion…

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Answer 8

For enclosed trailer ramp/doors the best option is the style of spring that mounts to the top of the rear door frame and pulls the ramp up like the Enclosed Trailer Ramp Spring #362SA6. The Gorilla Lift you mentioned only works on utility trailer…

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Answer 9

Trailer ramp door springs are generally chosen based on the inside width of the trailer where it will be installed. Also, ramp door springs such as #362SA6 can be trimmed down some if the length is too much for the trailer. This is the shortest…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

To test the weight of your ramp door, you will want to get the door all the way down to the ground and then on a scale of some kind (a bathroom scale can be used for this if it's the only thing available). This will be when the door is at its…

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