Recommended Ramp Door Spring for 6x12 Enclosed Trailer

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Can you tell me what size spring assist assembly do I need for a 6x12 enclosed trailer? Thanks

asked by: Jessie B

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When selecting ramp springs for a trailer ramp, you will want to know the diameter of your hinge pin and how much space you have available in the hinge. A typical enclosed trailer ramp uses 3/4 inch hinge pins and would require two ramp springs with a 3/4 inch inner diameter.

The ramp springs that we carry fit 1-1/2 inch diameter hinge pins and are designed for use with heavy-duty steel ramps like those on equipment trailers or car haulers. The spring slips over the hinge pin and requires at least 2-1/2 inches of space between the ramp and trailer. At this time, the ramps springs, # RS16933LH (left hand) and # RS16933RH (right hand) are the only size that our manufacturer offers.

Since you have an enclosed trailer, you may be interested in our overhead torsion spring systems. We carry double and single torsion springs. The double torsion springs have a cable for each side of the door and a single torsion spring has one cable. The double torsion springs are available in 96 inches wide, # CB250D96SHD, and 81 inches wide, # ERS120D81.

Keep in mind that installation of this product is recommended for individuals who have experience winding torsion springs. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before, we strongly recommend contacting a local garage door company to install this system. The torque involved in winding the spring can be extremely dangerous.

expert reply by: Chris O

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Unfortunately, we don't offer the torsion springs as an individual item. I'd recommend the #M384FR 6-foot spirng assembly which includes the shaft, drums, cable and all the needed hardware for installation. Keep in mind, those torsion…

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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 3

The first thing I would check is the trailer wiring running light fuse located in the power distribution box under the hood. Once the fuse box is located check the legend on the lid to determine the correct fuse to check. Blown running light fuses…

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Your air bag mounting location will determine compatibility with the Gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313. The side plates of the gooseneck trailer hitch #BWGNRK1313 will mount on the outside of each frame rail. See diagram to the right and video…

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Thanks for reaching out, Dennis! I recommend going with the 230 lb capacity Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #362SA8HD for your application. Although I don't know the exact weight of your trailer door, according to…

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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 7

As you have a Solera Edge awning on your 2022 Forest River Cherokee you will have to replace the entire awning to be able to use a Solera Screen Room #LC362218 or Solera Family Room #LC362230. The arms you have are specific to the Edge awning so you…

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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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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.

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