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Diy enclosed car trailer ramp door ramp extension flap
Hey Everybody,
How to do a Diy enclosed car trailer ramp door ramp extension flap On A Serious Budget with a "3 drop off the ramp? "3/4 plywood or OSB board, "16 to "17 length, piano hinges etc. for a #3400 car - ideas? '28 enclosed H&H base model trailer. Thanks, Craig |
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Mine is pretty straightforward with the aforementioned 1" plywood and piano hinge.
The only thing(s) not super obvious are: 1 - the use of inserts and machine screws rather than wood screws, in an attempt to keep them from stripping/pulling out 2 - the addition of the little angle aluminum reinforcements same as the track width of the car, to keep the plywood from bowing under the weight. The McMaster-Carr catalog is your friend: https://www.mcmaster.com/ K
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How long is the extension, is it actually a "1 thick or "3/4 and where did you get your hinge?
Thanks for answering all these questions. |
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It is a 24 ft Haulmark, and was bare plywood inside. I trimmed it out as you see it here. K
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I did similar to Keith used the original
Flap hinge and used 3/4 ply under 1/4” aluminum diamond plate. Approx 2’ width. Still had to put 4x6 blocks under the rubber bumpers when unloading car to maintain angle It made the door too heavy for the springs I managed for 13 years or so last year I took it off and shortened as I got tired of busting my ass trying to shut the door I am on the hunt for race ramps I think they are the easier option
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Thanks Guys - used 2x12x8 = unbelievably heavy!
Have a good Thanksgiving Craig |
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Too heavy you will wish you had done it differently by then end of next season
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So true!!!!
I just wanted to avoid the ramps $ and another thing to trip over. I guess I just need one of my 6 children or their spouses to finally help. LOL Thanks guys. |
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