Van ramps

[the1andonly]

Are these suitABLE (3850kg) van or any other reccomendations for general maintenance and running the odd wire front to back.
I like the last one, more lift to get under the middle.

2.5 Tonne Extra Wide Car Ramps - Wilco Direct

2.5 Tonne Extra Wide Car Ramps CG-CRW25 in Tools Jacks & Stands

www.wilcodirect.co.uk

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[Phill D]

make sure they are not too steep for any rear overhang. i cant use standard car ramp slope on my van as the back end skirt catches the ground.

 

[Gellyneck]

Seems quite a steep rise on the ramps. Would you get your vehicle up them? Might the rear ground given the incline?

See, just like Phill D says!

 

[Sundowners]

Might need a short piece of scaffold plank each side to allow the van to get up without front or rear touching

 

[icantremember]

Are these suitABLE (3850kg) van or any other reccomendations for general maintenance and running the odd wire front to back.
I like the last one, more lift to get under the middle.

2.5 Tonne Extra Wide Car Ramps - Wilco Direct

2.5 Tonne Extra Wide Car Ramps CG-CRW25 in Tools Jacks & Stands

www.wilcodirect.co.uk

Amazon product ASIN B00O471JS2
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-...0001&campid=5338547443&icep_item=252585769997

I would say don't risk it ...

Some years back I was working under our old Autosleeper Duetto with the rear raised on similar ramps when I was fortunate enough to see one ramp slowly collapsing.

I managed to extract myself just in time, after which I made a pair of solid ramps from short sections of scaffold board so no chance of collapse.

Alternatively, if you do use the ramps shown, do not venture under the vehicle without a secondary support such as axle stands.

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[Phill D]

if i want to get under my van having need to lift it up, i use the Melenco ramps to drive onto a couple of concrete blocks ( flat on flat... ) just the right size to drive straight on.

in fact if the weather is going to be particularly wet over an extended period that the van is parked on my drive i raise it so the rain runs straight off the back.

 

[the1andonly]

thanks for your input. Previously iv'e parked with one side on pavement other side on milenco triples. need more height (gut is shrinking but not enough). might try milencos on scaffold board or try the old trolley jack and stands (3.5T).

 

[Off da Grid]

Saw a van on some the other day look a little light weight to me.