Flip Over Ramps??

[dieselscout80]

Is it possible to make flip over ramps for a 18' bumper pull trailer (16' flat with a 2' dovetail)?

I'd like to get rid of my slide in ramps and I'd like to have the flip over ramps give me a full 18' of flat deck when up for hauling hay.

 

[flusher]

Sure--get out your welder and have at it. Looks like a fun project.

 

[Diamondpilot]

To make the geometry work the ramps would only be 2' long. I would say no... You are going to be stuck with your slide in ramps or you could make stand up ramps. If you need more flat area when hauling hay you could make some simple wedge out of plywood that is strapped on temporary for that task.

Chris

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I bet you could do it with double folding ramps or some kind of sliding ramp inside a ramp arrangement, but it won't be simple.

How high is your trailer deck off the ground?

 

[Charlesaf3]

what don't you like about slide in ramps, may I ask? They seem like a good solution to me... but never used them

 

[dieselscout80]

what don't you like about slide in ramps, may I ask? They seem like a good solution to me... but never used them

It's not that I dislike my slide in ramps, but I like to be able have 2' more of flat deck for hauling small square hay bales.

 

[QRTRHRS]

To make the geometry work the ramps would only be 2' long. I would say no... You are going to be stuck with your slide in ramps or you could make stand up ramps. If you need more flat area when hauling hay you could make some simple wedge out of plywood that is strapped on temporary for that task.

Chris

I agree with Chris on the temporary deck. I had a beaver tail trailer, ie; the rear deck came up to make a level deck. Problem with that set up was that the beaver tail sat inside the dovetail style outer frame. That ~2-3 inches on both sides made a big difference when stacking hay on.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I should make something clear. On my trailer my 5' long slide in ramps slide in from the rear of the trailer, not the side. Simply pull the pin, slide them out, lift the trailer end 3" to put in the channel and you are done. Very simple and easy on the back. I can put them in and out in about 20 seconds each max.

Chris

 

[dieselscout80]

I should make something clear. On my trailer my 5' long slide in ramps slide in from the rear of the trailer, not the side. Simply pull the pin, slide them out, lift the trailer end 3" to put in the channel and you are done. Very simple and easy on the back. I can put them in and out in about 20 seconds each max.

Chris

If I have to keep the slide in ramps, which it looks like I will have to, I will be switching them so they slide in from the rear.

 

[grsthegreat]

because the dovetail is so short, the flips ups wouldnt work. the trailers ive played with have 4+ foot slope section. How about making some quick connect slope adapter that you can install when hauling hay, and remove afterwords. would take no time to make.