Plastic ramps, do they really work? (1 Viewer)

[Manic]

I use the fiamma jumbo ramps, which are just tapers with no steps. They're made off a different type of plastic to the ones you show and are not so brittle.

 

[Xabia]

I have the Froli curved levellers and find them superior to the sloped ones:

https://www.maypole.ltd.uk/mp4606-froli-round-wheel-leveller

 

[Rockcrawler]

Mine at the weekend on Milencos

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[Lenny HB]

I have the Froli curved levellers and find them superior to the sloped ones:

https://www.maypole.ltd.uk/mp4606-froli-round-wheel-leveller

They are for caravans and have a very low load rating only 1250kg.

 

[Xabia]

They are for caravans and have a very low load rating only 1250kg.

If you read the specs they are for motorhomes as well as caravans and load rating of 1250 kgs per wheel. They support my Hymer without any problem.

 

[tonyidle]

I have the Froli curved levellers and find them superior to the sloped ones:

https://www.maypole.ltd.uk/mp4606-froli-round-wheel-leveller

I had those when I was tugging - they're brilliant but l haven't seen any for years until now. Thank you .

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[Minxy]

Get yourself a cheap rubber mat, cut it in half then each one again so they fit fully under the ramps but with a 'tongue' sticking out at the narrowest end, then glue (don't screw!) to the base of each ramp, that way you have a piece of mat to drive onto first which will secure the ramp whilst you go over it and prevent it being 'shot' out when the wheel touches it, or comes off it. Importantly, make sure there's nothing underneath that could cause it to wobble or crack although the rubber mat will cushion it a bit.

 

[Badknee]

Stop messing about and get some decent ramps

 

[Lenny HB]

If you read the specs they are for motorhomes as well as caravans and load rating of 1250 kgs per wheel. They support my Hymer without any problem.

I have used similar on caravans, with only a rating of 1250kg I wouldn't want to risk them on my van, no safety margin at all.

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[Stretto Boy]

In Theory you could be right!

Calling Stephen Hawking, calling Stephen Hawking . . . .

 

[Stretto Boy]

Pythagoras and Aristotle were wrong! The Earth is flat, so if you put your motorhome on ramps you will actually cause it to be at an angle.

 

[DL42846]

I have a set of

Thule
Never had a problem with them.

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[two]

Advantage of stepped ramps over smooth/continuous is that you can count each step as you ascend and avoid the temptation to go too far.

 

[PhilG]

Stop messing about and get some decent ramps



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I have seen those collapse.. i wouldnt put anything bigger than a car on them

 

[Badknee]

I have seen those collapse.. i wouldnt put anything bigger than a car on them

HD rated @4000kgs been in use daily for two years (full timers) while Mrs Badknee on duty.

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[tonyidle]

Advantage of stepped ramps over smooth/continuous is that you can count each step as you ascend and avoid the temptation to go too far.

I've never been tempted .

 

[Musicboy]

I had Milenco quads but found the levels not large enough to accommodate thewheel profile ... A bit drastic ... !! . From level three I cut out level four.. This resulted in a flat platform (level 3) & the end formed a ridge as a stopper...
Easy to drive on ... Ya can cut the plastic wiv a good saw & file off any plastic rough edges. .. Milenco 3 are better to accommodate the wheel ,sits in better...
Minus point the cutting may effect the structure / strength. But ok up to now on a 3700k van .
Good luck

 

[msyd]

I only use my Quattros infrequently, but don't feel that they 'hold' well at any particular level. Get fed up with the handbrake making creaking noises every time we move as the van tries to run back down the ramp.

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[Minxy]

Calling Stephen Hawking, calling Stephen Hawking . . . .

...does he use plastic ramps to get level too????

 

[Minxy]

View attachment 192448I have a pair of 'quality' quad ramps and do not think I get the best out of them unless the road surface is really good. To date the corner has broken off one when distorted by an unseen pebble. I have had one shoot back when driving forwards onto it. On another occasion while one wheel climbed up the ramp, the other pushed the ramp forwards. On dusty terrains, the dust can act as a lubricant and the wheels spin when trying to climb the 'steps'. Heaven help me on snow and ice.
Owing to the possibility of dropping off the top of a slithering ramp, I am loath to use the topmost level and damaging my bodywork.
I saw someone comment that you could nail the ramps to the ground, which I have yet to try. Am I the only incompetent when it come to getting level parking.

We've got the same ones and have used them with various MHs, the work a treat, I just make sure that there isn't any grit etc under them to make them slip or wobble, we use them a fair bit and they are still going strong with no sign of cracks etc. If you put the piece of mat under them as mentioned in a previous post you won't have any problems.

 

[robnchris]

We have the Millenco quads on some pitches we have had to go onto the 4th level, always reverse up a ramp, placing a marker on the ground so when I`,m reversing up the ramp I know how close I am to the top of the ramp, simple solution to save you going to far.

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[magicsurfbus]

...does he use plastic ramps to get level too????

Yes - he has a pair of Milenco Quantums.

 

[PeteH]

I have a set of View attachment 192630
Thule
Never had a problem with them.

Like wise. Although I drove over the top Once. Had to jack the M-H to get it out!

OH! how I miss the R-V!!!. Park-up, push button, level. And the kettle not even Boiled!.

 

[Randommoose]

I had Milenco quads but found the levels not large enough to accommodate thewheel profile ...

Having just looked this up recently Milenco do quite a few different ramps. One of them - Trident - has much more space for each wheel and a max height of 170mm. We have just bought some (from @Jenben Thanks!) to replace the Milenco Triples that came with the van as the wheels didn't fit.

Our van is a tag axle, 16 inch wheels 215/75/16 tyres so the Tridents work really well for us. For smaller wheels the Triples or Quattros could be fine. I've attached a picture of the Trident and Triple next to each other to show the difference.

Moose

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