NTCPrezJB
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I want a quality set of ramps. I want at least 3,000 lb capacity, but I'd prefer 5,000. I would prefer them arched. I think I want to go 10'. Ideally they would be aluminum to save weight. Yes, I'm willing to pay a premium in terms of cash and moving around heavy ramps to keep things safe.
I would be using these for multiple types of loading.
First would be with my trailer. It is pretty low (knee high maybe) so completely overkill in length for that task. Second would be to load into the bed of the pickup (thread: The Green Monster) from the trailer deck. My plan would be to drive up my current ramps onto the trailer and then on up into the truck bed with the new ramps. Lastly and the reason for the overkill on the ramps is loading directly into the bed of the truck from the ground. For the record I have a plan for not just trusting the tailgate cables as well of course.
What am I loading? P500 right now is the heaviest thing I own that would be the primary use, but I would want to use them with a zero turn mower or small tractor in the future. If they cover those duties then the ATV's and dirt bikes and such are no big deal.
Looking for opinions and suggestions. Are my wish list specs way out of line? Do you have something you are using that you really like? Is using the trailer as a middle ground with two sets of ramps a reasonable expectation?
I would be using these for multiple types of loading.
First would be with my trailer. It is pretty low (knee high maybe) so completely overkill in length for that task. Second would be to load into the bed of the pickup (thread: The Green Monster) from the trailer deck. My plan would be to drive up my current ramps onto the trailer and then on up into the truck bed with the new ramps. Lastly and the reason for the overkill on the ramps is loading directly into the bed of the truck from the ground. For the record I have a plan for not just trusting the tailgate cables as well of course.
What am I loading? P500 right now is the heaviest thing I own that would be the primary use, but I would want to use them with a zero turn mower or small tractor in the future. If they cover those duties then the ATV's and dirt bikes and such are no big deal.
Looking for opinions and suggestions. Are my wish list specs way out of line? Do you have something you are using that you really like? Is using the trailer as a middle ground with two sets of ramps a reasonable expectation?