Plate To Roll Fridge Cart Into 5x10 Concession Trailer With Big Drop Off On Ramp Door edge

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I’m setting up a 5x10 concession trailer with a ramp door. Will one of these plates help my small fridge cart roll in smoother?

asked by: Renee

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Definitely, Renee - either one will fix that gap. For your size trailer, I’d go with the aluminum transition plate # M348FR since it’s lighter and plenty strong for equipment like that. It gives you a nice 14 inch transition area.

Are you planning to mount it inside the trailer or at the outer ramp edge? That’ll affect where you line up the hinge.

One thing I noticed is that the plate might be too big for your 5 foot wide trailer. You may need to trim the aluminum, so if you're okay with that, I'd still recommend this setup. If not, let me know and I can see if there's a smaller one that fits that trailer. For example, the Caliber Edge Glide 2.0 Transition Plate for Enclosed Trailers - 4' Long # CA42TJ may be a better fit.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Calvin

11/26/2025

I used that Caliber Edge Glide on my sled trailer. works decent but not as solid as a metal plate. But if you can't find anything else to fit, the Caliber does suffice.

Andrew N.

11/26/2025

@Calvin Thanks for the input, Calvin! The Caliber piece is lighter and great for light skis or small wheels, but for heavier concession equipment like Renee’s fridge cart with wheels, the aluminum # M348FR is going to be sturdier and longer-lasting I'd imagine.

Answer 1

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Hey Dylan - both M-3 plates measure 81-3/4 inches wide, so you'd need to trim off a little bit. The aluminum one #M348FR would be easier to trim, so I'd pick that over the steel one. The hinge runs the full width so you’ll still get solid…

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Answer 3

Good question, Tina - you’re in the safe zone with the M-3 aluminum plate #M348FR. It’s 3/16 inch thick and fully welded across the piano hinge (some cheaper ones are just bolted instead of welded), so even with heavy mowers or small tractors, it…

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Answer 4

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…

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Answer 5

I hear you, Matt - that lip is the worst when you’re rolling heavy things over it. Go with the aluminum M-3 plate #M348FR. It’s rustproof, only about 23 lbs, and has a strong tread pattern so that it’s grippy even when it’s slick outside. You’ll…

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Answer 6

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…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

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…

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Answer 10

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…

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Plate To Roll Fridge Cart Into 5x10 Concession Trailer With Big Drop Off On Ramp Door edge

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