Trailer Ramp Spring Recommendation for 90x74 Trailer Door

Updated 02/19/2024 | Published 02/17/2024

Question:

I want to purchase one of your Conventional Ramp Door Spring for 8 Wide Enclosed Trailer - Dual Spring units for my 2004 Cargo Mate rear ramp door 16’x8’ V-nose cargo trailer. The door has lower springs that are mounted on the hinge which donot work well. The door size is 90” wide x 74” high. I do not know the weight of the door. My question is what weight Capacity would you recommend the 250-lb, 230-lb or 185-lb? Thank you

asked by: Dennis M

Expert Reply:

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.

expert reply by: Jon G