Ruedamann 10' X 6.5" Aluminum Adjustable Telescoping Wheelchair Ramps, Sold In Pairs (Mr107T-10)

just what i needed

First tried 6 ft ramps from Harbor Freight. Getting it in was OK, but taking it out was dangerous - slope was steep enough to make it hard for an 80 yr old guy to stay out of the way. Considered using a block and tackle system. Might have worked except no attachment point available. By this time I was thinking about an 8 ft ramp for around $180, but found this 10 ft ramp for $309 here. Completely solved the problem. Quality ramp, easy to extend and retract, light enough to handle. I’m on enough forums to know this is a big issue for trike owners. $300 is absolutely worth it. If I had started with this I would have saved a lot of grief and money.

Took only 5 minutes to install. Screwed right into my porch (screws not included). Two different sized holes. You can heat & bend the top lip if needed to angle it more. It helps to have the wheelchair present when setting up the ramps, so you get the spacing accurate. Measure at the top of the ramp where the tracks are narrowest! I have the 10’ ramp, which is three sections nested into each other, so it’s a little narrow at the top and you have to line up the wheelchair wheels carefully, but once you’re in, it’s smooth sailing! I love that as the person pushing the wheelchair, I can use the stairs in between the ramps. The “locking clips” are rather worthless when the ramp is extended. The bottom one is mounted at the bottom of the lower section, so there’s nothing for it to clamp onto when extended. The locking clamps are really only practical for keeping it together when it’s being stored or transported. That being said, I haven’t experienced any sliding out of place of the lower section. You could always drop a screw & nut through the holes in the tread of the two sections if you have an issue. This is a quality, sturdy ramp. Highly recommended!

Very sturdy and sets up in about 5 minutes. The height from our porch to our sidewalk is about 10". Drilled a 1/4" hole in the porch's stoop for each of the ramps. I then place the ramp's hole over the 1/4" hole in the stoop and slip in the hitch pin. From there I grab the end of each ramp and pull it to its full length. After the ramps were first extended, I drew a small line on our concrete sidewalk with a black magic marker for lining them up correctly for when they were next used. I usually wear a pair of leather gloves when using them as the ramps have a few sharp edges, but nothing worth taking off points for. FYI -- The holes in the ramps make them a little bit lighter and they also provide drainage should they ever get wet.

Upon receiving, I opened and set up the ramps to test them. They are a little challenging to set up one person alone. It is much easier if you have a second able-bodied person to help you stretch them out and set them up. They looked flimsy, so I tested them first myself. The ramps bended and flexed a lot. As I looked at the way the pieces connect - I didn't think it seemed very secure, but it did work on my test run and I'm not an engineer, so I figured if they are selling it - they must be safe. WRONG!!!!!! Upon the 4th use of wheeling my Dad up - one of the ramps instantly snapped with no warning at the connection point. As I suspected, the connections between the pieces are not secure or reliable. This is VERY, VERY dangerous - these ought to be removed from sale. I would warn you about getting your hands pinched during set up, etc, but the danger of your loved one crashing to the ground is far greater. BEWARE OF THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!! Could be deadly if your loved one falls and hits their head! I was happy to have found a ramp that can be compactly stored away, however it is at the sacrifice of safety. I guess I will have to find a larger ramp that is less compact, but is sturdy and safe. BEWARE PLEASE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE'S SAFETY!!!!! Oh and for reference, my father weighs 180 pounds and we used a very lightweight transport chair, so he was well below the weight limit for this item.