Recommended Ramp Door Spring and Winch for Raising or Lowering

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I am looking for a Rear ramp door lifting winch. I have seen them at the races and the older I get the more I want one. Do you sell them?

asked by: Philip W

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The ramp doors will use a spring system like # CB250D96SHD. Then you can use a winch like Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wire Rope - Hawse Fairlead - 3,400 lbs # BDW15017 to help raise and lower the door.

expert reply by: Jason S

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We do have tonneau covers that will be better when hauling a 5th wheel. Folding covers are not the best option because when folded up it sits above the bed rails quite a bit. This could result in damage to your trailer, the tonneau and your 2019 Ford…

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I spoke with my contacts at Bulldog and checked with other electric winch manufacturers and found that the noise/decibel level for winches is simply not something that is tested. The noise output is going to be pretty similar between different brand…

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Happy to help James, thanks for reaching out! Choosing the right M-3 ramp door spring system really comes down to matching your specific trailer and door. The biggest factor is the weight of your ramp door. The spring system is designed to help lift…

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I'd go with a double spring personally, Scott. These are typically going to be used on more heavy duty applications like your enclosed trailer with a pretty heavy door. In order to get a proper replacement though, you'd need measure the width…

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The Replacement Drum for M-3 Dual Ramp Springs - Right Hand #DRUM-M-3RH or the Replacement Drum for M-3 Dual Ramp Springs - Left Hand #DRUM-M-3LH is what you are seeking. You also want the Replacement Cables for Conventional Ramp Door Spring -…

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The best thing you can do to eliminate those streaks is regularly clean your trailer because there just is not a way to re-route the condensation before it leaves streaks. The best way to do this is by using the Griot's Garage Rinseless Wash and…

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Hey Dan; there isn't an actuator that will slide in place for a replacement of your Tie Down 80LP, you'd have to go with a new actuator. From what I can find, this actuator bolts onto a 3" wide channel tongue, so you can replace it with…

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Hey Rodney! Congrats on your new trailer! If you door weighs 250 lbs or less the Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer item #CB250D96SHD will perfectly. You'll just need to trim the shaft down to fit your trailer's…

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The Conventional Ramp Door Spring part #CB250D96SHD is designed for a trailer door measuring 80" to 96" wide with a hinged weight up to 250 lbs. In order to confirm fit, you'll first need to measure your door end to end. Then,…

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When selecting ramp springs for a trailer ramp, you will want to know the diameter of your hinge pin and how much space you have available in the hinge. A typical horse trailer or utility trailer ramp uses 3/4 inch hinge pins and would require two…

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To determine the correct weight springs you will need a scale to determine how much weight is on the door when it lays out on the ground. You will place the scale on the ground in the center of the landing path of the door edge. This will tell you…

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With your over head garage door springs frequently breaking you may not have the correct capacity springs for your door. We have kits that range from 80LBS #M374FR up to 250LBS #CB250D96SHD. The weight rating is not the door weight but the amount of…

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