Ramp too steep for my new trike

[Bones]

Originally Posted by Ultraboy

Had the same problem. Ramps or boards work well. I carry 2 2x8's, 6 ft. long, marked the positions on the ramp door, cheap and works great. Made a rack under the 5er to store them. Once the trike is out, it stays out under the front of the overhang.

We do the same. It also works when you on jneven ground.

[WolfWhistle]

Laird1, without engine running put it in 1st and use the clutch plus the brake (if needed) to control off loading.

Several sites I've been on prevented me from keeping the trailer level and loading and unloading the bike. It would take a lot of ramp extension with a lit of lift at some and be impossible at others. It all depends on the site.

When possible, I raise the rear stabilizers then crank the tongue jack... and leave it like that until I load that night.

If a very unlevel (or short) site ... I off load the bike and keep it covered at night.

[breezyhillfarm]

All good things. Some great suggestions here. I took the low-tech approach. I went and bought four 2 x 10 x 8' boards. When I stagger them under the ramp I was able to roll the bike out with ease. I may cut two of the boards in half so that I have some adjustability.

[Flnomad]

I had the same trouble with my 2005 Goldwing trike. Purchased 2 8X10 36 inches long for the rear wheels. Haven't had a problem since. I have the 2009 GTX3600 Georgetown Class A.

[Tom48]

Originally Posted by breezyhillfarm

Also just thought that I only need two ramps for the rears as the front coming down in the middle would raise the back end, right?

CK.

[WolfWhistle]

I have the Black Widow 14440-HD (3 PCs) ramp that I don't usually carry but probably should since, it would allow me to load the bike into the truck OR the trailer, no matter how out of level the location might be. I could leave it "assembled" and transport strapped to a garage wall. I haven't carried it because of weight, but probably a silly reason given its handiness. I will take it when I get out to the west coast next Spring (Lord willing) for sure.

[Flnomad]

Yes, that is correct.

[Battitude]

I used a product called saveajack that allows me to temporarily attach a scissor jack to the top of my toy hauler door when I let it down to adjust to any angle and use it for a porch. I have to use these with a another small ramp to get my grandson in my trailer in his wheelchair.

[roguepra]

crank up the tounge jack then put down the rear level jacks...do it all the time to load my wifes lowered switchback

[breezyhillfarm]

Pardon my ignorance. I understand maxing out the tongue jack but I'm not sure why the rear stabilizers matter. Also, I was hoping to not have to do that after setting up on the site for the week.

[oldgold]

Originally Posted by breezyhillfarm

Pardon my ignorance. I understand maxing out the tongue jack but I'm not sure why the rear stabilizers matter. Also, I was hoping to not have to do that after setting up on the site for the week.

You have to retract your rear stabilizers before you extend the front jack. Otherwise, you will have issues and could bend you frame or brake the stabilizers.

[WolfWhistle]

I don't usually max out the jack. This all depends on how level front to rear the site.

If fairly level 30-40 full turns might work (for me).

You either leave it tongue high or leave the bike out, Or get a way to extend or lessen the angle. I'll have my truck ramps next time.

[breezyhillfarm]

Oh I misunderstood when you said put down the jacks. Thanks.

[breezyhillfarm]

Hate leaving the bike out but that may have to be. I do have a cover.

[breezyhillfarm]

Also, I have a 2-ton portable winch. I guess I could always pull it in that way if necessary.

[WolfWhistle]

Build a winch system to lift the ramp from ground to level with remote control. Bring the bike on to the ramp run the ramp to level and pull on in. I could spend lots of your money. Or how about air lift suspension on the bike? How about I stop drinking so much coffee?

[breezyhillfarm]

Originally Posted by WolfWhistle

Build a winch system to lift the ramp from ground to level with remote control. Bring the bike on to the ramp run the ramp to level and pull on in. I could spend lots of your money. Or how about air lift suspension on the bike? How about I stop drinking so much coffee?

GREAT ideas! Actually the winch leveling the ramp is easy, but the problem is getting the trike on and off the ramp. Once on its fine to pull it in. The boards seemed to work OK but I'll know more when we pull the trike in to go to Goshen.

However, WW we could certainly sit down with a bourbon and cigar and discuss how I can spend my kid's inheritance!

[roguepra]

Originally Posted by breezyhillfarm

Pardon my ignorance. I understand maxing out the tongue jack but I'm not sure why the rear stabilizers matter. Also, I was hoping to not have to do that after setting up on the site for the week.

I put them down after the nose is in the air to stabilize the trailer when loading 1500# of motorcycles...whether you do it or not is up to you but it makes me feel more comfortable.

[breezyhillfarm]

Originally Posted by roguepra

I put them down after the nose is in the air to stabilize the trailer when loading 1500# of motorcycles...whether you do it or not is up to you but it makes me feel more comfortable.

Makes sense. Thanks.

[breezyhillfarm]

Just reporting back...the stacked 2x8x10' boards are working fine when needed. In and out with no problems.


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