| Super Ramps [message #360128] |
Sun, 15 November 2020 15:28  |
Greg C.
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Registered: October 2019
Location: Knoxville, TN
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I'm planning on building some large ramps made out of heavy angle iron. My coach's front approach angle looks to have 15" clearance at the front bumper 44 inches out from the front tire.
Using 3 x 3 x 3/8 angle iron for the ramps means the actual surface the tires will drive on will be about 11" above the ground. This is about a four to one slope, making the inclined portion about 72" long
before getting to the level top section which will be (right now) about 18" above the ground. I've got to get high enough to remove the radiator immediately, and then whatever other maintenance items I need to
do during and after the radiator work. The ramp portions will be 3 x 3 x 3/8, but the vertical members and parts on the ground will probably be 2 x 2 x 1/4 angle. It will be heavy, and over built for the
purpose.
Has anyone had any experience with anything like this? My main concern is will the back end of the coach drag when the front is 18" in the air? I suppose I can build shorter ramps for the back and use them
simultaneously, but I was hoping to avoid that. Any thoughts?
Greg Crawford
KM4ZCR
Knoxville, TN
"Ruby Sue"
1977 Royale
Rear Bath
403 Engine
American Eagle Wheels
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