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Drive on Ramps

Hey All.....I'm looking to build some drive on ramps have any of you done this. If so can you post a few pics and dimensions ?

Thx

Hans
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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Reply #1 –
Hans, I have 4 of these made from 6x6 treated.  36" piece cut on the diagonal for the ramp part and 2 18" pieces to sit on.  Add a stop.  Assembled with long construction screws, 6" will work if you counterbore. 

One each side in the front.  2 each side in the rear.  A spotter helps when driving up.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
Hans, I have 4 of these made from 6x6 treated.  36" piece cut on the diagonal for the ramp part and 2 18" pieces to sit on.  Add a stop.  Assembled with long construction screws, 6" will work if you counterbore. 

One each side in the front.  2 each side in the rear.  A spotter helps when driving up.
Thx Roger...are they wide enough for both tires or one ?
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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Reply #3 –
never mind I see your using 2 each side....sometimes I read and nothing registers !! lol
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

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I used stacked 2x12s that I treated with a wood preservative. It's hard to prevent them from warping and subsequently not sitting flush  on each other. They still work fine but I'd probably go back and do it like Roger if I ever make more.

The nice thing about my approach is I can split them up if I only want a couple inches of lift under one tire.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Quote from: Elliott –
I used stacked 2x12s that I treated with a wood preservative. It's hard to prevent them from warping and subsequently not sitting flush  on each other. They still work fine but I'd probably go back and do it like Roger if I ever make more.

The nice thing about my approach is I can split them up if I only want a couple inches of lift under one tire.

I used those on my '81 but used 1 3/4 drywall screws on each one as I stacked them for storage at home. Then for a trip unscrewed them for easier storage on the coach and reassembled as needed where we camped. They never warped this way.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Re: Drive on Ramps

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Hans&Marjet –
Hey All.....I'm looking to build some drive on ramps have any of you done this. If so can you post a few pics and dimensions ?

Thx

Hans



Let's dig a pit in the garage. I'll supervise  :D
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #7 –
Maybe these,  These are electromechanical, others are hydraulic/air.  All interconnected for uniform action.  At Cummins they have them that get the coach high enough to walk around underneath.  Probably why an oil change is >$400. Might be cheaper than a pit if you have clearance above..
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Roger, I tried to buy a set of these at auction but my pockets weren't deep enough lol!!  I called the company they were electric over hydraulic were not made any more but engineer said they were good lifts.  i'm still keeping an eye out for another set
Chris
1999 U 320 DGFE
Build Number 5523
Chris & Elka Lang
In the field, Lonoke AR

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Reply #9 –
I saw a set of 4, new on pallets, surplus Govt Equipment, Marines, I bid a few thousand, sold for $12K plus fees, plus shipping.

I have some 1-7/8" thick LVL risers for the landing pads. They shorten up the pad but they get the coach 7-3/8" up from the driveway plus whatever you can get from raising the coach all the way up. Stick in your safety stands and wheel chocks in place.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN