Full size van ramps! Only one catch....

[Greg78]

Originally Posted by grassman177

i was going to ask about fumes man, seems dangerous!. by the way, girl in the pic is cute! ha

Fumes are not really an issue. I will be adding a roof vent but I don't notice any more fumes in the cargo area of the van versus an enclosed trailer. The drivers compartment is almost completely sealed off from the cargo area so no fumes to deal with up there.

[DUSTYCEDAR]

that is a cool way to get it done

[olde_blue]

In the US, some wheelchair vans use similar ramps (usually dropped floor minivans, and typically the ramp is powered and mounted on the side). If you are really interested in such an aluminum ramp, you may want to check out the manufactures of these (or even look for a used one).

[360ci]

I had a look at the EnterVan at the dealer last year. It'd be OK for a small walk behind, but for a second mower for instance plus equipment, it doesn't justify the cost. Just to get the ramp alone would have to be modified to work on the rear of the vehicle. It's also fixed, meaning to use the door, you'll have to pull the ramp down/up each time. The link I posted above; ramps made in Austrailia!, fold up just like the one above, but can pivot on one side so you don't have to lower it down to gain access to cargo.

The only problem is fitment on our vans, versus the Aussie vehicles. The Sprinter is really the only model that we have similar in dimensions. The downside of course, is cost.

[Valk]

Are domestic vans capable of accepting a 48 b/tw the wheelwells?

[360ci]

Most full size vans, are the same as full size pick-ups. Width between the wheel wells is at least 48" cleared. In most cases, they're 50" to allow some give, when hauling lumber as an example.

[Greg78]

Originally Posted by 360ci

Most full size vans, are the same as full size pick-ups. Width between the wheel wells is at least 48" cleared. In most cases, they're 50" to allow some give, when hauling lumber as an example.

IIRC mine was 52.5" between the wells. I was looking for a 48" walk behind but found a deal on my Exmark TTHP 36" that I couldn't pass up.

[360ci]

I've been shopping around for units as well. Winter is a good time to buy.

[JayD]

Originally Posted by Greg78

Van is a 91 GMC 3/4 Ton. Years ago we put in a plywood wall to keep down the fumes from a generator we used to haul in it.

I will be putting in a roof vent.

I have to ask.....What is the string tied to the gear shift for and the chain on the handle for?

Thanks

[Greg78]

Originally Posted by JayD

I have to ask.....What is the string tied to the gear shift for and the chain on the handle for?

Thanks

I know the thread is a little old, just seen I never answered this question.

The chain is for a Velke.
The string is tied to the key.

I am not running out of the van anymore. The only good thing was the how compact it was.

The cons were:
No place for shrub trimmings.
Seemed to get pretty hot with mower, trimmer, blower and edger all in there after running. Never got around to adding the roof vent though.
Unloading the mower with the planks got old pretty fast. Although if I would have found a decent way to make a gate that wasn't too costly it might not have been too bad.