Can I Use the etrailer RapidRamps On a Trailer With a Dove Tail at the Back

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What if I have a dove tail slant on the rear end of my trailer? It’s a 20 foot long car trailer if I count the dove tail portion. About 18’x6.5’ of flat surface for the cars and Utv etc… Seems like if the angle is sharp enough, the hinge area that hangs down might still work if the mounting plate is on the flat rear deck.

asked by: Mike M

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Hey, Mike. That's a really good question.

I'd like to get some pictures of your trailer so I can get a visual of what yours looks like in the back. If you could reply to the email with pictures I'll be able to go from there! I want to make sure that these etrailer RapidRamps # e37XV fit perfectly for you so getting those pictures will help a lot.

expert reply by: Gwendolyn Y

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Mike M.

2/26/2026

Ok I have a couple but it won’t let me paste them here?

Gwendolyn Y.

2/26/2026

@MikeM I'll send you an email to make it easier on ya.

Answer 1

Mark, that’s exactly the problem RapidRamps were designed to fix. And I understand the frustration as I currently use 3 foot long heavy angle-iron steel ramps on my Big Tex car hauler. I plan to upgrade to one of these kits. Once you install a…

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Answer 2

Hey John. If you're talking about a normal transition from the street to a driveway you'll have no issue going up that kind of an incline with the Parkit360 Force Electric Trailer Dolly item #PA46VR. It's designed to go up 6% grades and…

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Answer 3

Hey Kevin; you don’t give up capacity by going shorter, or by selecting the ramp kit for a wider trailer. All RapidRamps kits are rated at 3,000 lbs per ramp (enough for 6,000lb vehicle) - so the 5' kits #e37XV (for 5 - 6-1/2' wide trailers)…

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Answer 4

Howdy Jason, for trailers over 6-1/2 feet wide, you’ll want either #e97XV 5 foot ramps or #e67XV 6 foot ramps. Both bolt directly to a wood trailer deck and include everything needed for installation. Between the two, ramp length is the deciding…

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Answer 5

Hey there Daniel - it really depends on your trailer height and what you’re loading. The 6' RapidRamps kits (part numbers #e47XV for 5–6-1/2' wide trailers and #e67XV for trailers over 6-1/2' wide) give you a gentler approach angle, which…

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Answer 6

Yep, that flexibility is built right in, Chris. The ramps slide side-to-side along the index bars on all RapidRamps kits, whether you’re looking at the 5' options (#e37XV for 5 - 6-1/2' wide trailers or #e97XV for over 6-1/2' wide) or the…

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Answer 7

Hey, Mike. That's a really good question. I'd like to get some pictures of your trailer so I can get a visual of what yours looks like in the back. If you could reply to the email with pictures I'll be able to go from there! I want to…

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Answer 8

Yes, they can, Chris. With both 6 foot RapidRamp kits #e47XV and #e67XV, the ramps slide side-to-side along the index bars so you can line them up with different tire widths. Once lifted back in the upright position, they latch in place, and you can…

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