Trailer ramps

[Jstyle]

So I’m having a trailer shipped to me now. It’s got ramps but they’re not NEARLY long enough for me to drive up on it with my splitter on the front. What do you guys do to lower your approach angle?

[RT-BRZ]

The general thing I see are these:

https://www.amazon.com/Race-Ramps-RR...ps%2C82&sr=8-7

I've considered buying them for my trailer but I don't feel like figuring out where to store them when they aren't in use since I don't keep my trailer at my house.

[DocWalt]

I use race ramps like seen above (the shorter 4" version though) and stuff them in my locking toolbox on my trailer when not in use.

[RhythmAddict0]

Yep, race ramps for sure

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[soundman98]

can always use a couple 2x10's, and then slot them under the car on the trailer

[Eric1855]

Race ramps are the Ez button but $$$

They are also a bit “fragile” if you need to store them someplace outside or toss them around.

2x6s are a cheap option, not as cheap as it used to be, but cheaper than Race Ramps. Can use those cut into shorter sections to build little stairs essentially to ramp up.

[racer01]

In a pinch I have either backed the back tires of the truck up onto ramps, or used the trailer hitch jack to lift up the trailer (while still attached to ball of truck) or found a small ditch or angle to back into (bottom of my driveway) to reduce the angle. That along with some wood scraps to make mini ramps has served me well in a pinch until I could figure out a more permanent solution.

Typically have done this when renting a uHaul trailer or borrowing a utility type trailer....gotta get the race car to the track in a pinch sometimes.

[RedReplicant]

I use race ramps, the not obvious nice thing about them is that they are some kind of styrofoam or similar inside so they are light as hell compared to wood.

[racingfool]

https://www.raceramps.com/trailer-ramps/c/trailer/

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by RedReplicant

I use race ramps, the not obvious nice thing about them is that they are some kind of styrofoam or similar inside so they are light as hell compared to wood.

but any length of wood is also great for fending off bears, angry 2nd-places, ex-wives, or prying what's left of the race car after a bad day onto the trailer!

[NoHaveMSG]

I have a bunch of 2x6 blocks I back the rear tires of the truck onto. I also extended my trailer ramps my self but they are stupid heavy and could probably support a tank. They are around 8ft long. Having airbags on the truck helps too. I can pump them to max and raise the rear of the truck a bit. I am going to build a quick release mount for my splitter so I can ease the approach angle next.

[Autoxer62]

I did wood ramp lengtheners for a while but I've since switched to backing the truck onto ramps. The one downside is you're going uphill on the trailer the whole way.

[Icecreamtruk]

Originally Posted by Jstyle

So I’m having a trailer shipped to me now. It’s got ramps but they’re not NEARLY long enough for me to drive up on it with my splitter on the front. What do you guys do to lower your approach angle?

I do not drive up to the trailer with the splitter on. Usually, if your splitter is high up enough that it allows you to drive on ramps to the trailer, its usually too high up to be doing much in terms of downforce.

Alternatively, if making your splitter detachable is not an option, juste lots of planks of wood, make a little roadway up there. Really ghetto but it works.

[Flarpswitch]

I have two sets of RV leveling blocks that I used to help a neighbor get his custom car on a trailer. They are like giant Lego Blocks about 1” tall each. Other than the original intended purpose, I use them to raise the BRZ enough for oil changes. Might not work in every situation, but the blocks can be arranged for a gradual lift to whatever height necessary. Everyone has seen the trailer loading fail videos, so the takeaway is to avoid makeshift ramps. Makes for a very sad day.