How to Build a Simple Mini Ramp
When it comes to owning and operating an RV, there are times when a simple mini ramp comes in handy. For instance, if you need to wheel items in and out of the motor home, a mini ramp can work better than the pop-out stairs commonly included.
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Things You'll Need
- 3/4 sheet of grade A plywood (measures 3x5)
- Plywood saw
- Tape measure
- 2 medium-gauge hinges
- 1/2-inch screws, 20 (or enough to fit hinges)
- Pencil
Instructions
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Measure the width of the motor home door and subtract 2 inches. The finished ramp should be slightly narrower than the door.
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Mark the width on the 3/4 sheet of plywood with a pencil, then cut the plywood.
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Create a lip for your ramp that will rest in the door of the motor home. On the remaining plywood piece, measure 4 inches from the top of the plywood and draw a line across the entire piece parallel with the top edge. Cut the plywood using your saw.
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Secure each medium-gauge bracket onto the plywood by screwing one side into the larger piece of plywood and the other side to the 4-inch lip. You now have a simple mini ramp for your motor home .
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Tips & Warnings
Add traction to your simple mini ramp by nailing a rubber mat to the board with nails from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch long, depending on the mat's thickness.
You can adjust the size of your ramp by adjusting the size of your plywood. A 3/4 sheet of plywood measures 3x6, but you can buy plywood for your ramp in many sizes up and down the plywood scale. A full sheet measures 4x8.
Plywood comes in four grades: A, B, C and D, with "A" being the best grade because of the strength of wood and sanded finish on the plywood.
Look for medium-gauge hinges or brackets with holes for at least four screws each so the ramp is secure. The suggested bracket estimates a 10-screw hinge.
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