need some ideas for an enclosed trailer ramp

[Christopher]

Another project I am working on is trying to get a ramp for my enclosed trailer. My welder can make one but just need some ideas or plans. The trailer is 6'x12' with wood floor and 2 barn-style doors.

I would like the ramp to be hinged so it goes up and the doors close behind it. The ramp needs to be strong enough for my parking lot striping equipment and driver to go up and down it (roughly around 900 pounds) but be able to be lifted up by one person.

Just checking to see if anyone has a ramp that is this strong and has pictures of it. Expanded metal did not work with 12" centers so I am looking for another option. Thanks for any help.

 

[greg/sd]

Chris i have seen some enclosed trailers with a spring loaded ramp behind the doors. try looking on haulmark trailers web site they might have some ideas.

 

[Donny Jackson]

A couple of guys down here have bi folding ramps with a hydrolic cylender helping with the weight

 

[ABC]

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ww...ch&search_type=keyword&QueryString=dock+plate

I posted the same for you on TGS Chris.

 

[Christopher]

Thanks Adrian. I will check if they make a bigger version. I was looking for something like 5'-6' long with a width of 4' or 5' so I can drive the equipment in and out of the trailer at a good angle. Looks like that would be strong enough. Maybe some more supports underneath for the longer distance.