What do the Feet of the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set Look Like?

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Which image is correct for the bottom end? Images you show dont match.

asked by: Michael

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I went out to the warehouse and took a look at the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set item # 325-GH-R72. I have linked a picture below that will show you what the bottom end of this ramp looks like.

This ramp set is 72" long x 14" wide and has a total capacity of 6,000 lbs. I have linked a review video below.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp
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Answer 1

The hook opening of the Gen-Y Hitch Aluminum Loading Ramp Set #325-GH-R72 is two inches wide. I attached a picture that shows where the measurement is taken.

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Answer 2

I believe you are referring to the 1" prongs on the Stallion Aluminum Car Hauler Ramp Set #288-07503 that are designed to grab onto the small gap at the end of most trailers. This not only provides a secure connection when loading/unloading,…

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Answer 3

I was able to verify that the weight capacity for the Aluminum Car Hauler Ramp Set #288-07503 that you referenced is indeed 6,000 pounds (not kilograms) for the pair and 3,000 pounds per panel. The recommended maximum height of 16 inches is simply…

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Answer 4

The Gen-Y 72" Ramps #325-GH-R72 do have hooks on the end to help make connection to the trailer easier and more stable, but there isn't an additional plate that can be added to a trailer specifically for this application. With that…

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Answer 5

I do have a solution for you, but the Aluminum Car Hauler Ramp Set #288-07503 that you referenced has a max height of 16" for loading equipment. I did speak with my contact at Gen-Y Hitch who said that their aluminum loading ramps…

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Answer 6

I have a solution for you and you might be able to make the Car Hauler ramps you were looking at work without worry about slippage, but I think we can offer something better. From what I've seen, even if you've got molded wheels on…

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Answer 7

For the pair of ramps that come with the #325-GH-R72 the total weight is 61 lbs.

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Answer 8

Given the information you provided (thanks for that, by the way), the #288-07502 ramps you've asked about would work really well for you. They're designed for a 16 inch maximum loading height, so they'll work perfectly with…

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Answer 9

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 10

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 11

The only real difference between the Alpha Systems #AL74UV and the LaSalle Bristol #3441700534142711440 is that the Alpha Systems is made of TPO which is a bit less flexible than Elvaloy-based PVC that #3441700534142711440 uses; PVC is going to be…

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Answer 12

Most slides have EPDM rubber roofs but because EPDM is rubber it requires treatment each year to keep it soft and prevent shrinkage. You could replace it with TPO which is another synthetic rubber that will last longer than the EPDM. The smallest…

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