Recommended Trailer Ramp Door Spring for 195 Lb Door

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My rear door wieghts in at 195 lbs, what spring is my best option?

asked by: Frank R

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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.

expert reply by: Conner L

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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…

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Answer 2

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…

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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…

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Yes. The Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8' Wide Enclosed Trailer #M394FR fits 67-3/4" to 95" wide trailer doors. Your door with the brackets 81" apart falls in this range, so this spring will work well for you.

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The cable for the Conventional Ramp Door Spring #M394FR needs to always come off the bottom of the drum. If it comes over the top, the system is installed backwards. It should be noted that it is recommended that only individuals who have experience…

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Answer 6

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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Hey Scott you will need to get the width of your ramp as well as the weight of the ramp to pick out what you'd need. For example the part #M394FR is for 8 foot wide ramps and has a weight capacity of 185 lb. I attached a link to all of the…

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The spring capacity of the torsion style ramps springs like the part #M394FR that you mentioned is how much lifting strength it is capable of if adjusted for it. This spring has a 185 lb capacity but could have a lower tension used if that's too…

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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…

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Answer 10

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…

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The cables with the Conventional Ramp Door Springs like part #M394FR are attached to the door via anchor brackets which are included with the kit. I have attached below the excerpt from the install instructions below which goes over the cable…

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Answer 12

Our ramp door hinge selection is limited to just part #PLR1902, which can be welded in place. As for the springs, we have a bit of a selection that you can narrow down depending on the width of the ramp door and the capacity needed. For example, part…

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