Building a good trailer ramp

[Scott Cee aka 2drx4]

Sure can! Give me a couple days. Have a ride coming up.

An den?

 

[aczlan]

Here's what my 22+2 9,990 GVWR trailer has for ramps, on the heavy side but not bad for one person to move, probably 12"W 2"H 84"L:

Side reinforcement:

Hook end:

Bottom end:

(Yes, those are all from the underside)
They fit into slots underneath the dovetail for storage.

Aaron Z

 

[chaplinfj60]

I gotta make new ramps for my trailer. No way will they be slide in storage, doing a hinge for backs sake.

so i did a hinge on mine also, one thing to consider, still make provisions to remove the ramps. because that bit me once because i had to haul something that was different , cant remember what it was now but the ramp are removable now.

 

[Tinstar]

An den?

Thanks for the reminder, I'll get measurements now.

 

[Tinstar]

Here's a start. Have to go work a bit. I'll post some more pic's this eve and any further measurements. There is no opening to measure the wall thickness of the main beams. 1 ramp weights 35lbs on my bathroom scales.

 

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[CarterKraft]

You think its 1/4 wall tubing?

 

[Mvanhelden]

I’ll add this. These are 5ft long and 1/4” steel. Might give some ideas on shape or design. These are heavy, about 80-90lbs. I usually drag them around and slide them. But they will let a 100k machine drive right up them. I bet the diamond like shape gives them a lot of strength.

 

[CarterKraft]

I’ll add this. These are 5ft long and 1/4” steel. Might give some ideas on shape or design. These are heavy, about 80-90lbs. I usually drag them around and slide them. But they will let a 100k machine drive right up them. I bet the diamond like shape gives them a lot of strength.

This is the style I was talking about earlier in the thread. I'd love to try this method with some thin sheet and flat strap.

 

[Mvanhelden]

This is the style I was talking about earlier in the thread. I'd love to try this method with some thin sheet and flat strap.

I’ve dealt with heavy metal awhile. And it’s crazy how much that bulge, swell, or diamond kinda shape adds for strength. I bet with thinner steel, or even aluminum would keep ramps from bending. Only drawback is they won’t slide into pockets like most little trailers have. Basically a mini version of these would be great for a Jeep or off-road rig.

 

[CarterKraft]

I’ve dealt with heavy metal awhile. And it’s crazy how much that bulge, swell, or diamond kinda shape adds for strength. I bet with thinner steel, or even aluminum would keep ramps from bending. Only drawback is they won’t slide into pockets like most little trailers have. Basically a mini version of these would be great for a Jeep or off-road rig.

I think that is why the customer and I opted against trying it because the belly would be too thick to fit anywhere.

 

[Tinstar]

You think its 1/4 wall tubing?

I'm guessing that it is. Very solid when you bonk it with a hammer.

 

[Grendel]

Will add some tech from a local engineer.