What size ramps do you use?

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  1. rccarlson22

    rccarlson22 Medium Load Member

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    Howdy all,

    I’m dipping my toes in the car hauling. The trailer I have is a 40’ hotshot with ramps. The ramps are 10’ long when folded out. I know trucks and SUV’s will get up but cars will bottom out. What size aluminum car ramps do y’all recommend I get?


    I was thinking 10’


    Thanks in advance
     
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  3. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    How high is your deck?
     
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  4. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    I currently use 8 ft ramps on my trailer and i have issues with some low clearance cars. Just this week I picked up a GMC savana conversion van that has a low bumper and it wouldn't get on the ramps without the bumper hitting the ramps before the tires got on the ramps. I need to upgrade to 10 footers at least but I don't want to start cutting up my trailer to be able to store them. I avoid low cars and I didnt know the savana was a conversion van till I got to the pickup location. Had to load it in reverse and the front bumper almost scraped the street.

    Keep some wooden boards or raceramps handy just incase.

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  5. rccarlson22

    rccarlson22 Medium Load Member

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    37”
     
  6. rccarlson22

    rccarlson22 Medium Load Member

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    Roger that, I might even need 12 footers?
     
  7. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    my stepdeck is 37’ high,i have two sets of 8 footers and sometimes i have to use wood boards to avoid hitting the bumper of some cars.
     
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  8. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    yea at least id guess. My trailer tail is lower than 37"
     
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  9. rccarlson22

    rccarlson22 Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for all your help, I’m sure I’ll be back with more
     
  10. rccarlson22

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    I’m thinking I’ll get the 12 footers
     
  11. zinita17601

    zinita17601 Road Train Member

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    Its your money,its your business,what do i know?
     
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