urge to herd Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Anybody have any experience with a ramp you can buy? Shonie can't jump into the back of the truck anymore. I can't lift her each time we go some place, my ribs are still not totally healed from the motorcycle adventure I had in May. I know it's possible to go homemade, but I don't have time and Dear Hubby, as wonderful as he is, isn't to be trusted around power tools. I've looked at the ones at places like Omaha Vet, etc. Anyone care to comment? Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Watch Debatable Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I've seen some on eBay --- this seller seems to have lots of good feedback. You can visit the seller's online store for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 I have one from DogRamp.com. It is heavy, but extends much farther than the one shown on e-Bay. It ramps up to my Ford Ranger bed quite nicely. It slides together, so "stored" it is half the actual/extended length. I stored it in a garage for awhile (after the big mixed breed was gone and before my other one started needing it), and it warped slightly, just making the slide apart and together move a bit harder. But it is wonderful and I'd highly recommend it or one similar. If nothing else, it prevents the beasts from jumping onto a bare tailgate and slipping! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Luisa, thanks, I'll check that out later today. Diane, does it fit into the bed of your truck when not extended? I've got a Ranger also. I'll need to keep it in the truck bed all the time. Thanks! Ruth n the BC3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc friend Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Most of the dog supply catalogs - Fosters & Smith, J & J Pet Supply, etc. - have ramps of varying styles and prices. My vet has one of the older metal models which she got so her old bc's could get in her van and she has used it for several of her dogs through the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diane allen Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Yes, in the folded (really, "slid together") position, it fits fine in the truck. Dog has learned to dance around to keep her feet from getting hit when I push it in. She just walks on it if she's walking around back there. No problem! diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwilliams Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 just go to tractor supply or home depot and buy lawn tractor ramps and add wood to them and thy will work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleysDad Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Check www.cabelas.com. They have all kinds of dog/truck accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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