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• Transition Plate For 7x16 Enclosed Trailer To Roll Carts Over Ramp Door Where It Gets Hung Up
  Hey Jeff! Yes, the M-3 steel plate # M368FR is perfect for that setup. It’s about 81-3/4 inch wide, so it’ll span your ramp nicely, and the welded steel with a tread-plate texture gives great traction even if your wheels are wet or muddy. You’ll just bolt it to the bottom edge of the door and it folds down with the ramp for a smooth roll-on. If you want something a little lighter but still sturdy, the aluminum version # M348FR does the same job at about half the weight. If you're in extreme...
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• Is There A Transition Plate For Car Hauler Ramp That Has 2" Tall Lip At The End Of Ramp?
  Yep, that’ll still work fine, Joe. Both the Steel # M368FR and the Aluminum # M348FR transition plates are bolt-on and can go on an open trailer - just use through-bolts since you’re mounting into steel. It’ll smooth out that 2-inch lip perfectly and keep smaller tires or casters from hanging up. What kind of car are you loading? That’ll help confirm if you need the steel one for the extra weight.
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• Do Enclosed Trailer Transition Plates Come With Hardware? What Bolts Do I Use?
  Hey Corey, good catch - hardware isn’t included with either the # M368FR steel or # M348FR aluminum plates. Most folks just source stainless or zinc-coated hardware locally so they can match what’s already on their ramp. It also depends on the style and thickness of the ramp, so that's why hardware isn't always going to be universal. Pre-drilled holes are already there, so install’s pretty quick once you line it up. I'd use a standard cordless drill or impact which would zip the screws...
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• Recommended Ramp Door Transition Plate That Can Handle a Pallet Jack
  Hey Dustin. I installed the Enclosed Trailer Transition Plate item # M368FR on a trailer here when we first got them in and you're good! That plate is single solid piece of steel. It's got a heavy duty piano style hinge that has been riveted and welded to the plate. You're not going to have any issues using a 600 lbs pallet jack with this transition plate. Make sure you watch your fingers when you drop the Transition Plate item # M368FR. It weighs only 40 lbs but grabbing it from one...
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• Plate For Trailer Ramp Edge And Gap Between Floor And Ramp To Allow Wheels To Roll Without Catching
  Great idea, Leo - we don’t package the M-3 plates as a set, but you can just grab two of whichever version you prefer. Many folks use the steel plate # M368FR for the exterior edge where it takes more impact and the aluminum plate # M348FR for the inside gap since it’s lighter to lift with the door, but you can use whichever is better for you. What’s the trailer used for, Leo?
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• Is The Steel Enclosed Trailer Transition Plate Painted Or Raw?
  Hey Sandra! The M-3 steel transition plate # M368FR comes matte black powder-coated, so it’s fully protected against rust and road salt. It’s also welded all the way across the hinge, which keeps moisture out of the seam. You can add a quick spray of rust-inhibitor once a year if you want to be extra safe in salty conditions. It's also good to spray it off every now and then if it gets dirty; that's something I keep forgetting to do on my car hauler trailer. Do you keep the trailer indoors...
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• Steel VS Aluminum Transition Plate For 7x12 Enclosed Trailer
  Good question, Patrick - both do the same job, but here are some differences for you to look at. The # M368FR steel is heavier at 40 lbs and better for constant heavy loads like pallet jacks or commercial carts. The # M348FR aluminum is lighter at 23 lbs and rustproof, great if you’re dealing with rain, mud, or coastal air. So, if you’re mostly loading dirtbikes and yard gear, I’d go aluminum. What kind of climate are you in?
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• Can M3 Enclosed Trailer Transition Plate Be Trimmed To Fit 6-1/2 Foot Wide Ramp Door?
  Good question, Chris - yes, both M-3 plates are designed so you can cut them down. Just trim from the outer edge and if you’re using the steel # M368FR, touch up the cut edge with paint to keep it sealed. The aluminum # M348FR doesn’t need that since it won’t rust. Do you already know your door width?
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• Steel Transition Plate For Rolling Pallet Jack Over Gap On Trailer Door Ramp
  Hey there Mike; both M-3 plates are built heavy duty, but they don't really have a weight rating. They use a 3/16 inch thick tread plate and come in steel # M386FR or aluminum # M348FR, fully welded with a piano hinge. They’ll take the full load of a pallet jack or rolling toolbox without bending, and the hinge keeps everything smooth. If you’re loading pallets often, I’d lean toward the steel # M368FR for that extra stiffness. What kind of loads are you typically moving?
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• Transition Plate To Bridge 3" Gap On Wells Cargo Motorcycle Trailer
  Hey Brandon! Yes, either M-3 transition plate (steel # M368FR or aluminum # M348FR) will do the job, but I’d go aluminum # M348FR since it’s easier to trim and won’t rust if water gets in that recessed area. Just mount it across the lower edge of the door and let the hinge float over that 3-inch. If you were hauling heavier equipment, I'd lean towards the steel for a little more reinforcement, but the aluminum is plenty strong for your setup. What type of motorcycles do you have? I always...
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• Can M3 Trailer Ramp Transition Plate Be Used For Inside Gap Between Ramp And Trailer Floor?
  Hey Alan - you can absolutely use the M3 plate at the door-to-floor gap. Many folks run one on the outside edge and another inside for a totally smooth roll-through. The steel plate # M368FR gives you extra strength if you’re using pallet jacks or heavier carts. How big is the gap at your trailer hinge?
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