Can the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramps Be Used On Car Hauler Trailers

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Can the Gen Y aluminum ramps be used on a 5 car transporter? Something I read said it was for use on “single car carrier”.

asked by: Shanna S

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The Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Sets like part # 325-GH-R84 can be used on car hauler trailers with multiple cars per Gen-Y. I have attached the full list of options below.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set part #325-GH-R84 has a 6,000 lb weight capacity which is for one axle. In most cases, both axles will never be on the ramp together so as long as the weight on either axles does not exceed 6,000 lbs then you…

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Answer 2

The height restriction on ramp set #288-07502 has to do with the distribution of the weight, ability for tires to grip, and clearance between the tops of the ramps and the vehicle rolling up them. The shorter the ramp the more severe the angle will…

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Answer 3

According to Gen-Y, their #325-GH-R84 84 inch aluminum loading ramp would be perfect for your 24 inch deck height. I've linked to a product demonstration video featuring the #325-GH-R84 84 ramp.

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Answer 4

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 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 10

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 11

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are marked…

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Answer 12

A BT8 spindle would have a diameter of .99 of an inch where the bearings would both install and would have a diameter of 1.24 where the great seal would ride. That would require a hub part #AKIHUB-440-2-1K for an idler hub. A BTR spindle would have…

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