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• Ramp Spring Recommendation for 92 inch Wide that Weighs 200 lbs
  Your door is a little too narrow for the spring you mentioned but we do have a solution that is the correct size with the part # CB250D96SHD which has a 250 lb weight capacity and is for ramp doors that are between 80 and 96 inches in width.
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• Trailer Ramp Spring Ramp Door Weight Capacity
  The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 230-lb Capacity # 362SA8HD has the capacity to lift up to a 230 lb ramp door. It has nothing to do with the snowmobile weight on the ramp it just has to do with the strength of the spring and cables to lift the ramp door.
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• Trailer Ramp Spring Recommendation for 90x74 Trailer Door
  Thanks for reaching out, Dennis! I recommend going with the 230 lb capacity Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer # 362SA8HD for your application. Although I don't know the exact weight of your trailer door, according to my research your door should weigh in somewhere a little over 200 lbs so this ensures that most (if not all) of the weight of your door can be handled by the spring.
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• Ramp Spring For Rear Door of 2015 Forest River Vengeance 5th Wheel Toy Hauler
  We do offer a ramp spring that would work for you. According to my research, your Forest River Vengeance Toy hauler is about 8-1/2 feet wide, which means that you'd need an 8 foot spring. The exact spring needed would depend on exactly how heavy the door is. We offer a 250 lb spring as part # CB250D96SHD, a 230 lb spring as part #362SA8HD, a 150 lb spring as part # 362SW81 or a 120 lb spring as part # M354FR. Ideally, you'd want to choose a spring with a capacity a bit less than the actual...
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• How to Calculate the Weight of the Ramp to Make Sure Door Spring is Correct
  To test the weight of your ramp door, you will want to get the door all the way down to the ground and then on a scale of some kind (a bathroom scale can be used for this if it's the only thing available). This will be when the door is at its heaviest point. As long as this weight is 230 pounds or less, the TRC Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer # 362SA8HD will be a great option and will definitely make lifting the ramp significantly easier. With that being said,...
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• Torsion Spring for Trailer Ramp Door that Weighs 200 lb
  For a 200 lb trailer ramp door we have the Conventional Ramp Door Spring part # 362SA8HD which would work great as it has a 230 lb capacity. You'd need to have a professional wind it for you but it would easily work great for a 200 lb trailer ramp door.
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• Recommended Ramp Door Spring For 8 Wide Race Trailer With 200lb Door
  I would be happy to help! Since the ramp door on your 8' wide race trailer weighs in roughly 200lbs I recommend the # 362SA8HD which works with ramp doors up to 230lbs so it will offer plenty of assistance to raise your door. Lastly we strongly recommend having the spring installed by a qualified professional as these springs are under a lot of tension and can be very dangerous to those not familiar to how they get installed. I included a video of the # 362SA8HD for you to take a look at.
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• Recommended Trailer Ramp Door Spring for 195 Lb Door
  The spring capacity for the ramp door spring will need to meet or exceed the weight of the door. If you have a 195 lb door then the closest option we have that will be able to lift this is the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer part # 362SA8HD which has a 230 lb weight capacity. It fits doors between 94-3/8" to 95-3/8" wide.
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• Recommended Ramp Door Spring for a Spring with 82.5" Mounting Brackets and 89.75" Wheel Width
  We have a good solution but the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer part # 362SA8HD does not have quite enough adjustment for you to be bale to make it work. It will only get down to 94-3/8". Instead the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer part # CB250D96SHD is the way to go. This model can be adjusted all the way down to 80" which will work out really well with your setup.
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• Does the Color on the Torsion Spring Match the Capacity of the Cable Drums?
  The springs on the Conventional Ramp Door Spring item # 362SA8HD is the only thing that is marked. The springs are marked with gold paint so they're rated for 280 lbs but the door only has a 230 lbs capacity so I would say that no they do not corelate. You will want to go with the lower capacity of 230 lbs for your application.
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• What is the Length of Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer Cables
  The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 230-lb Capacity # 362SA8HD cables have a length of 150".
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• What Are the Dimensions of the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8 Foot Wide Enclosed Trailer
  The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 230-lb Capacity # 362SA8HD measures 96" wide x 4-7/8" tall x 5-3/4" deep. This spring is designed for doors that are 94-3/8" to 95-3/8" wide. If you can let me know what the width of your door is I might be able to locate something else that will work if that won't.
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• How Long to Install the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8 Foot Wide Enclosed Trailers
  There isn't a specific time given to expect since it depends on a variety of factors, but with a few helping hands and experience in doing this type of project, the installation of the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 230-lb Capacity # 362SA8HD should take 1-2 hours. With that said, it is recommended that only individuals who have experience winding torsion springs install this product. If you have not worked with a torsion spring system before,...
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• Can Trailer Ramp Spring 362SA8HD Help Lift Rear Door with Patio Rail of Toy Hauler
  Yes, the Conventional Ramp Door Spring part # 362SA8HD that you referenced will help make the ramp door feel a lot lighter than it currently is. When wound properly it could lift up to 230 lbs. The install of this can be somewhat dangerous since it's a torsion spring setup that requires quite a bit of torque which is why we don't include instructions and have to recommend that you find a garage door installer with experience winding these types of springs to install it.
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• What Is the Warranty of the Conventional Ramp Door Springs
  The Conventional Ramp Door Springs like part # 362SA8HD are covered under a one year warranty which covers you from any manufactures defects. It would be hard to estimate lifespan as use, maintenance, and installation will all play a role.
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