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- From: aweaver@epcot.spdc.ti.com (Andy Weaver)
- Subject: Re: homebrew truck ramps?
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- Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 23:29:32 GMT
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- I constructed a ramp using 2, 7'X 2" X 12". I put two hinges connecting
- the sides of the planks together so that they fold on top of each other
- then put a handle on the top, when it's folded.
-
- I leave it in my truck. To use: just pull it out by the handle and unfold.
- The handle ends up on the bottom. It makes a very wide loading ramp.
-
- The only disadvantage is that it weighs a bit, but if I just leave it in
- my truck that doesn't bother me.
-
- When I use my truck to go riding, I leave the ramp set up on the tailgate
- so that when I'm done riding, I just ride the bike up into the back of the
- truck. WHAT?!? Yes, I frequently ride my bike into the back of my truck.
- C'mon guys, it's not that difficult. You just have to know about what speed
- it takes to get up the ramp with out too much extra. You don't need to be
- tapped out in second to get up in the back of a truck. It's just like
- coasting up to the top of any hill.
-
- My truck is a 69 Chevy long bed, which might help a little (you can land a
- plane in the back of it :), but I wouldn't worry about doing it in a mini
- truck either.
-
- If my ramp had a bit steeper angle to it, I might try to jump the truck.
- Right now it looks like I'd clip the cab, so I haven't tried it. Maybe
- Mike will try it :)
-
- Andy
-