Parts Needed To Convert Double Door On Enclosed Trailer To Ramp Door
Published 09/10/2021
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Question:
Hi, Im looking to convert a double door to a ramp door on a 6x12 trailer. Not really sure how to go about this. Is the easiest solution to buy a ramp door? Do you sell them? Or is it possible to use the double doors as the ramp? Thanks, Sorry for the noob questions.. Im new to enclosed trailers.
asked by: Angelo
Expert Reply:
There are options for you, and it really comes down to how much of the fabrication you are able to do yourself or if you are going to have to have someone do the work for you.
The most cost effective way is reinforcing your double door and converting it to a ramp. You will need to change the hinge to one like the 3" Wide Continuous Stainless Steel Hinge # SH300 and then add a new latch like the # 305736 on each side to keep the door closed.
You will then need to have a ramp door spring installed but the correct one will be dependent on the total weight of the door after all of the new components. For example the # ERS120D81 is designed for 7' wide doors weighing in at 120lbs.
It is important to match the spring to the weight of the door as to light of a spring will make it hard to lift the door, and to heavy of a spring will make it hard to open the door.
If you find you have a different weight door then just let me know.
If this is more than you are comfortable doing I recommend taking the trailer to a local fabrication shop as they can perform the work for you.
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Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 7' Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring - 120-lb Capacity
- Trailer Ramp Springs
- Dual Ramp Spring
- Torsion Spring
- 150 Inch Cable
- 86 - 120 lbs
- Conventional Spring
- 6 Foot Wide Trailer
- 7 Foot Wide Trailer
- 81 Inch Wide Spring
- M-3 and Associates
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