Loading Ramp, Light Duty, Suggestions and Ideas for a Girl in Need Here!

[sophiam]

I need a loading ramp for my power washer and moving stuff with a dolly. I won't be using it for anything super heavy, so just needs to support the equipment and maybe my weight (110 lbs.), so maybe 200 lbs. max. I'm thinking of making one with one of these kits and some 2 x 8's , but if there's a folding ramp for under $80, I'd do that.

BTW, my truck is a hybrid and doesn't have a hitch, so if I buy a ramp, what would I attach the securing straps to??? I looked underneath and can't see anything to attach the straps. Pictures please!
Thank for any ideas, suggestions, and advice!

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[ladyhawkgt]

check Harbor Freight.

 

[ThisWas]

I used 2x8s and a kit like the one in your photo. The 8' board length was a good angle for when I loaded a heavy snowblower. I weigh a little more than you do... you might grab a 2x8 at Home Depot to see if it's too heavy for you. A folding metal ramp might be easier if you can find one in your budget.

When I load heavy stuff (we moved an elliptical for example) I'm either standing on the ground pushing or in the bed pulling... I don't think I've ever stood on a ramp. I didn't use straps (don't tell anyone) but I made sure the bottom of the ramps were on a solid surface and relied on the rubber pads at the ends of the ramps resting on the tailgate.

 

[RedRider]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/600...lity-steel-ramp-hardware/product/PA0008118234
Its not US$80, but CDN$149 if you have a bit of spare wood. I cut up an old machinery shipping crate. They also have a 6ft kit, but that might be too high of an angle unless you're strong.

 

[Brianx]

also it helps a lot if you can back up to a bit of an incline (lawn, etc.) then the angle of the ramps aren't as steep

 

[Silver23]

I need a loading ramp for my power washer and moving stuff with a dolly. I won't be using it for anything super heavy, so just needs to support the equipment and maybe my weight (110 lbs.), so maybe 200 lbs. max. I'm thinking of making one with one of these kits and some 2 x 8's , but if there's a folding ramp for under $80, I'd do that.

BTW, my truck is a hybrid and doesn't have a hitch, so if I buy a ramp, what would I attach the securing straps to??? I looked underneath and can't see anything to attach the straps. Pictures please!
Thank for any ideas, suggestions, and advice!

https://www.harborfreight.com/autom...-convertible-aluminum-loading-ramp-94057.html

I'm thinking just hook the straps up top at the fenders where the tail gate closes.

 

[fossil]

steel ramps may be too heavy and too long to store
aluminum ramps long enough to use easily will be too long to store
folding aluminum ramps avoid those issues but are more costly.

https://www.amazon.com/Clevr-Alumin...?keywords=Folding+Ramps&qid=1698161201&sr=8-1

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