Removing fifth wheel ramps.

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by shostoppa, Dec 2, 2020.

  1. abyliks

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Even if the ramps are welded on, shouldn’t be more then a couple hundred bucks for someone to air arc them off, they are usually bolted though
     
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  3. shostoppa

    shostoppa Light Load Member

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  4. jason6541

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    Why remove the ramps, I have ramps on mine. I go back and forth from RGN to van, reefer they don’t hurt apron of trailer. Comes in handy when d was hen trl has sunk a bit.
     
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  5. shostoppa

    shostoppa Light Load Member

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    Guess I should leave them on
     
  6. Banker

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    Never mind I thought this was a serious question.
     
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  7. shostoppa

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    I go to local mechanic and let them work I have built relationships over time out here. Especially having my own authority too
     
  8. Banker

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    Then I would have thought you would know not to take it to a dealer.
     
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  9. black_dog106

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