Bulky to store and heavy , but safe! I was going to get some heavy duty plastic ramps but I don’t think I can trust them. Think I will build a pair of these!
In your opening, you circled GVWR which is max weight and not curb weight. I'm guessing your curb weight is around 5000-5500lbs. Rough estimate is GVWR - door payload sticker amount. Mine was off by about 40lbs (stock configuration). PS I like the ramps and might do this myself.
You'd have to calculate this based on the weight of the cab, and the footprint of the tire to determine the pounds/square inch load. I included the compressive strength of construction lumber in the video. I'd say that it would handle it, however you also need to have a very flat, clean surface under the wood otherwise it might crack if there are bending strains into a curved surface.
@@fixorrepairdiy4609 OK yes, my boards were not fully flush with each other leaving gaps even after screwing together. Found your video the best of the bunch and as a DIY newbie referred to it extensively. Needed this for RV oil change and other work. Used SPAX star drive 1/4-in x 3-in for easy install- will see how they hold.
@@pbean728 your lumber was probably cupped/warped to some degree. Before I buy a piece of lumber I'll sight down the edge to make sure that I'm not fighting physics with my project. You're correct that clamping the pieces before assembly would be good technique, however I've found that with careful lumber selection and good "screw" technique I never have an issue. thx
As usual, a great idea, explained perfectly in your video. Thanks!
Bulky to store and heavy , but safe! I was going to get some heavy duty plastic ramps but I don’t think I can trust them. Think I will build a pair of these!
Well done and interesting video and professional look and practical video
Thanks!
In your opening, you circled GVWR which is max weight and not curb weight. I'm guessing your curb weight is around 5000-5500lbs. Rough estimate is GVWR - door payload sticker amount. Mine was off by about 40lbs (stock configuration). PS I like the ramps and might do this myself.
Thanks Chris!
How much will this hold . Wondering if it would work for my freightliner day cab .
You'd have to calculate this based on the weight of the cab, and the footprint of the tire to determine the pounds/square inch load. I included the compressive strength of construction lumber in the video. I'd say that it would handle it, however you also need to have a very flat, clean surface under the wood otherwise it might crack if there are bending strains into a curved surface.
You don't need to clamp the boards vertically after gluing?
Not when you screw them together. What would be the point of clamping them be after screwing them together?
@@fixorrepairdiy4609 OK yes, my boards were not fully flush with each other leaving gaps even after screwing together.
Found your video the best of the bunch and as a DIY newbie referred to it extensively. Needed this for RV oil change and other work.
Used SPAX star drive 1/4-in x 3-in for easy install- will see how they hold.
@@pbean728 your lumber was probably cupped/warped to some degree. Before I buy a piece of lumber I'll sight down the edge to make sure that I'm not fighting physics with my project. You're correct that clamping the pieces before assembly would be good technique, however I've found that with careful lumber selection and good "screw" technique I never have an issue. thx
Hey did you use ultra platinum again? Getting ready to do an oil change with PUP for the first time 😊
I am back to PUP and likely will not change going forward. :-)
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