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Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170
pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie |
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On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt"
wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. |
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My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange
over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message ... On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. |
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On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:03:48 -0500, "Bernie Hunt"
wrote: My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message .. . On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. Fasten a couple of approx 1' x 1' pieces of sheet metal to the tops of the 2x12 so the wheels roll onto the sheet metal before hitting the wood ramp; should keep it from slipping out. Or... my store bought ramps have small chains on them that clip onto the hasp for the door lock to keep the ramps tight to the truck. HTH, Paul F. |
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Bernie Hunt wrote:
My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. ..Mosr bumpers these days are urethane plastic. Just nail into it. |
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Bernie Hunt wrote:
Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x6's would do that amount easily. try not to over engineer the project. |
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On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:23:10 -0500, "Ed Pawlowski"
wrote: Bernie Hunt wrote: My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. .Mosr bumpers these days are urethane plastic. Just nail into it. LMAO |
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: My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message ... On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. Buy or make something like: http://autoanything.com/images/produ...k_ramp_kit.jpg http://www.carriers4cycles.com/cycle...ampBracket.gif Put on 2x12's as suggested. |
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Bernie Hunt wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie "Ramparts" extruded aluminum ramp ends that attach to some 2x12s. Can find them at Depot, Lowe's, auto parts, etc. |
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"Bernie Hunt" wrote in message ... My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message ... On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. I use a couple 2x8's with these brackets. I beveled the ground end of the 2x8's for easier loading. I mixed up some primer and very fine sand to paint the 2x8's for traction. This works fine for me to load\drive my snow blower up into and out of my pickup truck. http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdet...nneli d=FROOG |
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Bernie Hunt wrote:
My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message ... On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. When I brought mine home in my minivan, I jammed the low end of the ramps in a wide crack in the driveway. (2x8s from an old waterbed frame I trashpicked- knew I saved them for something.) I also picked my spot on the driveway halfway up the slope so that the ramps would be almost horizontal. If your driveway is crack-free, maybe a couple long spikes into the crack between driveway and garage apron? Or some long 2x4s up against the tires of your other car? You don't need much. -- aem sends... |
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Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie Is this something that you may have to do often, like taking the blower over to Mom's house after every snowfall? If so, you may want to invest in a set of ramps especially designed for that use. They can also be used to slide that large appliance into the SUV. http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/t...uestid=2149634 -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY In the original Orange County. Est. 1683 To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
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"Bernie Hunt" wrote in message ... Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie It is 10 degrees so there will be no pictures. I built a home made ramp to load and unload about the same weight in the form of a shredder. I used 2 2x4 about 60" long with angle cuts so that the vertical cut matched the bumper. That was 45 degrees or less. And a horizontal cut at the ground to seat it flat 120+ degrees. Added a piece of 1/2" plywood (width about 6-8" greater than your wheel span) keeping the 2xs no more than 24" apart. Mine are not at the edge of the board. The final step is to add 2 4x4 or 5x5 angle irons to the exposed vertical edge (bumper part) of the 2x4. The one side of the angle is securely attached to the 2x and the other can rest on the bed of your truck. This way you have no hump to jump when rolling on or off. That was 10 years ago and the shredder is long since gone but my back still enjoys the use of the ramp when I need to mow a rental property lawn and don't have a helper to load the mower. We used that ramp this summer to load a 6 cubic foot wheelbarrow full of dirt and almost full of rock quite a few times. I will try to remember to write this up as an article when I can take pictures (think Spring). -- Colbyt Please come visit www.househomerepair.com |
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"Bernie Hunt" wrote in message ... My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message ... On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. I use a couple 2x8's with these brackets. I beveled the ground end of the 2x8's for easier loading. I mixed up some primer and very fine sand to paint the 2x8's for traction. Or some of that stair tread grit tape for the la-de-da version. This works fine for me to load\drive my snow blower up into and out of my pickup truck. http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdet...oductid=RAMP1& channelid=FROOG |
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tom wrote:
"Bernie Hunt" wrote in message ... My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. wrote in message ... On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. I use a couple 2x8's with these brackets. I beveled the ground end of the 2x8's for easier loading. I mixed up some primer and very fine sand to paint the 2x8's for traction. This works fine for me to load\drive my snow blower up into and out of my pickup truck. http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdet...nneli d=FROOG Lowes sells those ramp brackets. About $20. |
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On Jan 3, 5:23*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
Bernie Hunt wrote: My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. .Mosr bumpers these days are urethane plastic. *Just nail into it. Screws work better. |
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Yes. I also need to take the ramps with me to unload at the other end.
The pet ramp on that page actually looks interesting. I'll have to measure the wheel base to make sure. If I use it's drive to walk it up I think I could make that steep incline.I'll have to pursue that idea some more. Bernie Is this something that you may have to do often, like taking the blower over to Mom's house after every snowfall? If so, you may want to invest in a set of ramps especially designed for that use. They can also be used to slide that large appliance into the SUV. http://www.jcwhitney.com/jcwhitney/t...uestid=2149634 -- Bill In Hamptonburgh, NY In the original Orange County. Est. 1683 To email, remove the double zeroes after @ |
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Pete,
Do you know what department they are in at Lowes? Thanks, Bernie "Pete C." wrote in message ter.com... Bernie Hunt wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie "Ramparts" extruded aluminum ramp ends that attach to some 2x12s. Can find them at Depot, Lowe's, auto parts, etc. |
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: Pete, Do you know what department they are in at Lowes? Thanks, Bernie "Pete C." wrote in message ter.com... Bernie Hunt wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie "Ramparts" extruded aluminum ramp ends that attach to some 2x12s. Can find them at Depot, Lowe's, auto parts, etc. Why not just ask one of their knowledgeable sales people? :-) |
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On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt"
wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie I have a trailer hitch on my PT Cruiser and a platform that fits on the hitch. Mine doesn't pivot, but ones that do are available. Tilt, load, and latch. |
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"Bernie Hunt" wrote in message ... Pete, Do you know what department they are in at Lowes? Thanks, Bernie "Pete C." wrote in message ter.com... Bernie Hunt wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie "Ramparts" extruded aluminum ramp ends that attach to some 2x12s. Can find them at Depot, Lowe's, auto parts, etc. Probably right next to the lawn equiptment you might need to load...Just a guess...Try their website... |
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OK, now where do I find one of those? ;}
Why not just ask one of their knowledgeable sales people? :-) |
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On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 18:03:48 -0500, "Bernie Hunt"
wrote: My concern is where they hit the truck. For safety they will need to hange over the edge of the back bumper by a couple of inches. No problem when loading in. But unloading, how do I keep them attached to the SUV long enough to get the weight on to them? As the blower rolls backwards I think the wheels will just push the 2x's rather than rolling over them. Prop up the back end of the boards on a box, sawhorse, upturned garbage can, whatever to make them about level. Once you get the blower out a little ways, remove the prop and lower the board to the ground. I've done this many times with both my snow blower and my chipper, which is heavier and doesn't roll as easily. The boards I use are 10 footers. wrote in message .. . On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:52:27 -0500, "Bernie Hunt" wrote: Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. |
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On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:27:07 -0600, Chris Hill
wrote: On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:58:40 -0500, wrote: a couple of 2x12's, the longer the better. Depends on the boards. I tried 2x8 for a similar weighted object, and they sagged horribly. I said 2x12, not 2x8. Big difference! |
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On Jan 3, 5:52*pm, "Bernie Hunt" wrote:
Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie To make ramps for loading a riding mower into my enclosed trailer, I screwed a 4 x 4 to the bottom of a 2 x 6, all scrap that I had lying around. I left enough room at both ends so the the 4 x 4's don't hit the ground or trailer lip. I beveled the underside of the ends that hit the ground so that the wheels don't push the boards when loading, and I rounded the top side of the ends that are in the trailer so the mower rolls on and off the ramps smoothly. With the 4 x 4 attached, there is absolutely no flex in the ramps. Granted, the lip of my trailer is probably lower than the bumper of your SUV, but I used the same ramps to load and unload a 100' power snake in a minivan. Yes, the ramps weigh a bit more than they need to, but they work and they were free. |
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nice ramps at Harbor Freight for around 50 bucks.. |
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wrote in message ... nice ramps at Harbor Freight for around 50 bucks.. And with a 20% off coupon, only $40. I bought a pair a week ago, nice ramps. http://www.harborfreight.com/hftusa/...mos/popsci.pdf |
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Back up to a "snowbank" and run the machine up on it and into the truck
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On Jan 3, 4:52�pm, "Bernie Hunt" wrote:
Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie I don't know what your bumpers look like exactly, but maybe a wide angle iron at the bumber end of each 2x12, so the end can fit between the bumper and the back of the SUV. I would wrap the ends of the angle, or put a towel or something in that gap to avoid having them scrape the SUV. I had ramps similar to the ones a few people posted, but they work with a pickup more than an SUV. |
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On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:30:33 -0600, Pete C. wrote:
"Ramparts" extruded aluminum ramp ends that attach to some 2x12s. Can find them at Depot, Lowe's, auto parts, etc. They work great. Using 2x12s I can drive my lawn tractor onto the truck bed. Will clearly handle any snow blower I've ever seen. |
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Reporting back the solution, in case someone runs across this in the future;
I went with a pair of Black Widow folding alluminum ramps. At 22lbs a piece they are easy to move around and fold up to fit inside the SUV. They are load rated at 600lbs each so there's no problem with the weight and I can walk up them after the blower. I used them in the storm this last week and they worked out great. I found them here; http://www.discountramps.com/dual-runner-atv-ramps.htm at $170 for the pair delivered. Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions. Bernie "Bernie Hunt" wrote in message ... Any suggestions on a ramp solution to load a snow blower into an SUV? At 170 pounds I'm just not up to picking it up, hahahaha. I've verified it will fit with the handle collapsed and the blower chute removed. Any suggestions on cheap ramp solutions? Thanks, Bernie |
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"Bernie Hunt" writes:
Reporting back the solution, in case someone runs across this in the future; I went with a pair of Black Widow folding alluminum ramps. At 22lbs a piece they are easy to move around and fold up to fit inside the SUV. They are load rated at 600lbs each so there's no problem with the weight and I can walk up them after the blower. I used them in the storm this last week and they worked out great. I found them here; http://www.discountramps.com/dual-runner-atv-ramps.htm at $170 for the pair delivered. Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions. Bernie I recently had the exact same issue - I needed to bring my way-too-heavy snowblower back to the shop for a warranty repair. I considered renting ramps from Home Depot, but eventually went with these Harbor Freight ramps: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96513 They list for $89 but with 20% off, I ended up getting them for a little over $70. The nice thing is that they are tri-fold so that they fold up to a compact 26" long and include an integral carrying handle. They are rated at 1000 lbs (500 lb each ramp) vs. 1200 lbs (600 per ramp) for your model. Also the ramps are a a little shorter and narrower at 75" x 9". Also, a bit heavier at 33lbs each since they are steel. Quality seems quite good. Also, just for the metal alone, $70 for 66 lbs of steel seemed like a good price jk |
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