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thecatsandi · 07-26-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by FreshAir

I think Vinnie has the best idea so far. Heavy, yes but perhaps you will not need ihem that wide. Lawn mower wheels attached that would come into play when the ramps are lifted from an opposite side would ease the portability of them. Neil.

Wheels are the answer! I can make the ramps and put wheels on the back to move them around.

four foot wide ramps one inch thick re-inforced with wheels. Thanks you all!

overlander63 · 07-26-2009, 09:30 AM

How about 2 2x8's, cut in half, making four 4' long pieces. Lay them down, and screw a piece of 3/4" plywood, also cut in half to make 4'x4' pieces, onto the 2x8's, making a platform for the tires to ride on. You can place the 2x8's about 18" apart, aligned from the street to the curb, lengthwise. It'll be heavy, but not as bad as steel plates. You could notch the 2x8's so they would fit better on the edge of the curb, and bevel the ends that would rest in the street.

Sixty3TW4US · 07-26-2009, 12:53 PM

Vinnie got it right! That's all I did, took about 30 min. to make both. They store behind my trailer next to the bumper to stop debris from blowing under it.

62bam · 07-26-2009, 01:09 PM

How about 2 metal drive-up ramps that are usually used when changing oil.

thecatsandi · 08-01-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 62bam

How about 2 metal drive-up ramps that are usually used when changing oil.

Not wide enough since I will be backing from an angle and too tall for my curb.
The stacked 2X4s most likely screwed together will be the answer.
Easiest to store and light enough to move easily. (Changed my mind about the ramps)

NevadaGeo · 08-01-2009, 10:27 PM

I'm not sure why you need the two axle ramps connected. I use 2X6s and 2X4s nailed together until you get the height you need, then line them up as you back up.
Did you really get the powers to move a gas meter? OMG, you got power!

casarodante · 08-01-2009, 11:14 PM

Just to add what I do. I took 8' sections of on 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, cut them in half and stacked them on each other: 2x4 on top, 2x6 under that and 2x8 on the bottom. Since I head down my street and back in to the left (hitting at an angle) but I pull out the other direction so having them manageable and movable is a big plus. I screwed them together and put handles on them. Our curb is 5-6 inches high. Here is where it ends up, not quite as tight as ROBERTSUNRUS...

thecatsandi · 08-02-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by NevadaGeo

I'm not sure why you need the two axle ramps connected. I use 2X6s and 2X4s nailed together until you get the height you need, then line them up as you back up.
Did you really get the powers to move a gas meter? OMG, you got power!

Gas Meter has been moved. It just takes money. Plants have been moved. Sprinklers heads have been moved. I just now have to make my ramps and put her in her storage spot. The tape measure says it will fit. I keep looking at it and saying ok the tape measure says it will fit.

First I have to replace my jack. I finally after three years bent it, badly. ouch. $485 to replace.

richinny · 08-02-2009, 11:40 AM

ouch $$$ maybe you can get a used jack with a bad motor?

xrvr · 08-02-2009, 01:02 PM

Landscape timbers, much lighter than 4x4s. Just lay them next to the curb side by side, takesup about half of the 8 inches. Tires can easily roll over 4 inches. They are easily half the weight of 4x4s and cost about 4 bucks apiece here in fl. zz

xrvr · 08-02-2009, 01:02 PM

Bought mine at Home Depot. zz

Minnie's Mate · 08-02-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatsandi

First I have to replace my jack. I finally after three years bent it, badly. ouch. $485 to replace.

Been there, done that. Fortunately (I guess), I was at Jackson Center at the time.

slowmover · 08-12-2009, 04:07 PM

Good thread. Will keep for reference as I have contemplated this problem too.

Will look forward to pictures!

casarodante · 08-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Here is a pic of my curb and solution (as mentioned above). You can also see the trailer tire marks from the hard angle I need to do.

Alwhisman · 08-12-2009, 06:43 PM

If this is going to be a permanent parking spot, and you've gone through the pains and expense to move other items (gas meter)...why not address having a contractor come over and cut a section of the curb and re-pour it for your needs.

85MH325 · 08-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Michelle, not to be a wet blanket here, but I think you're over-concerned about damaging your tires, and you're over-engineering what you need. Frankly, a 2x6x8 cut into two 4" pieces will be sufficient to get the trailer easily up and over the curb. You place them approximately where you need them, back up near the curb, set them where they need to be, and then back up over them. I've done that a bazillion times over the years. Slow and easy is the key. Actually a 6" curb is no problem even without the 'ramp', but the 2x6 does make it a little easier. The biggest issue is whether or not the overhang is too low to back the tires up to the curb without damaging the tank drain plumbing by dragging it on the ground.

Roger

richinny · 08-12-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thecatsandi

The stacked 2X4s most likely screwed together will be the answer.
Easiest to store and light enough to move easily. (Changed my mind about the ramps)

i think Michelle has found her solution. i think the curb was more than 6".

also, she's only allowed one curb cut.

thecatsandi · 08-13-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by richinny

i think Michelle has found her solution. i think the curb was more than 6".

also, she's only allowed one curb cut.

I bought six 2X4X8s screwed two pair together. I put one pair next to the other and the singles in front of the pair.
The curb is just under 6 inches.

ROBERTSUNRUS · 08-13-2009, 11:23 PM

Hi, I'm lost here in this discussion about ramps; Why do you need an eight foot wide ramp for eight inch wide tires? [maybe 24"s each] You have seen my driveway, someday I post pictures of my very narrow street. It's very close, but no ramps yet.

casarodante · 08-14-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBERTSUNRUS

Hi, I'm lost here in this discussion about ramps; Why do you need an eight foot wide ramp for eight inch wide tires? [maybe 24"s each] You have seen my driveway, someday I post pictures of my very narrow street. It's very close, but no ramps yet.

I would LOVE to see a video of you backing in there!