The picture shows the ramps on an SUV. What stabilizes the ramp to the SUV to keep from slipping off?
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It has a lip that would sit on the ledge but I only use it to enter houses with steps. It is very sturdy.
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The upper end of the ramp and the bottom of the ramp have hinged metal flaps. The upper flap reaches over the top step (or bed of SUV) and the bottom flap rests on the ground. The ramp is very steady. A six (6) foot ramp will create a steep incline for an SUV, so if one person is pushing or pulling a wheelchair he/she may want to get a longer ramp. With two persons the six(6) foot length works.
501780
The ramp will fold down flat on the rack and is secured to the rack with a strap. The rack does not fold up to the vehicle when not in use. This is a great product. I use mine all the time.
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Hello MarianneI have the same issue but the engine cover is also sloped at quite an acute angle. The Hopkins console doesn't move at all. The grippy underside works really, at least on the carpeted surface we have. I even attached a book to provide an anchor for the included loop, but it doesn't need it.Hope this helps, Good LuckRegardsSimon
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yes for a car but not probably a suv it has screws to secure it to the ground if necessary or it would probably slip. i bought it for a wheelchair to come down some steps temporarily but it was too steep.
307946
Its attached like a trailer hitch, so if you could put on a hitch, then this ramp could be attached to it. The ramp just slides out of the hitch.
1406299
The bottom has a non-skid texture that prevents it from sliding around my carpeted trunk....good luck.
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you could probably drive on safely if it were flat. before getting under the vehicle id probably shake the car on the side that is on the ramps just to make sure the ramps are embedded into the gravel and wont have any sudden movements.
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DO NOT UNSTRAP till you are behind steering wheel.This way you are sure to not lose the boat on the ramp.
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There are grips in all four corners so it stays put. I have never had any issues with it slipping or sliding anywhere.
754358
Rubber feet at the base of the ramp or maybe a soft plastic. For me it has never slipped. Just extend the ramp far enough so it is not real steep and the dogs will run up and down it. I steady the ramp in uneven areas.
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I'm not sure what SUV you have, but usually the molding attached to the floor under the doors will pop off revealing a wire tray. If it doesn't pop off easily there may be screws under tabs that can be removed. If this is too difficult I would run it under the carpet, which is usually loose enough to pull up a little and run wires under. Then the carpet can be tucked back under the molding. Difficult to describe in text but hopefully that helps.
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If you are not loading something over 1,500 LBS. The red tips are about 5 inches long and help hold the ramps in place on the vehicle. You must use the straps connected to the bumper to keep the ramps in place. The straps that come with the ramps in place are OK but I upgraded mine to a larger wider pair.
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Yes. I want a hitch based system where I can store the ramp in a cargo carrier in the hitch and not have to sling it in and out of the car. I have tried using bungee cords to keep it along the side of the area where my dog is (in suburban and jetta) but doesn't stay securely - fell over on him once. So I have to take up the back seat (now have jetta).
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The ramps will raise the vehicle. Some part of the vehicle will be higher and the part that is not raised will be lower.
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It holds fine if you have both ends on something of course. Because the car "end" is leaning on the bummer and the ground "end" which has a different shape (see pic)...it wedges it. Its a great little ramp. Wayfair.com has it on sale again with free shipping :)
2011445
Quite simple. There are tethers in the front that tighten or loosen the anchors. And once tightened it stays in place.
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I have had the ramp for several months and use it with a Jeep back and front and a car seat. It works well even when you can't get the entire ramp in place.