Posted 2017-08-29 1:44 PM (#170446) Subject: Adding a ramp to step-up trailer
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Posts: 194 Location: PA
Hi - I have a 2017 Lakota C27. Its a 2 horse slant with step-up, and its a very high step. I have trouble with horses unloading. They all absolutely dislike the high step down. I am thinking of having a ramp installed by the dealer. I've never heard of a ramp being installed on a step-up. Would this make my trailer hideous and hard to use? Do you think my resale will plummet? I love the trailer in every other way, so I don't want to sell it.
Posted 2017-08-30 7:16 AM (#170451 - in reply to #170446) Subject: RE: Adding a ramp to step-up trailer
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Posts: 534 Location: Zionsville, Indiana
Do it. A ramp behind full height doors is my favorite configuration. A Lakota dealer can get the ramp from the manufacturer, built to fit your trailer, and delivered inside a new trailer, saving freight. It is not a difficult installation.
Posted 2017-08-30 8:26 AM (#170453 - in reply to #170446) Subject: RE: Adding a ramp to step-up trailer
Location: Central Arkansas
We put a ramp on every trailer. Just make sure you get a reputable trailer place to install it. Loading the springs properly is essential for a easy to use ramp. My Merhow has a one finger lift on a full ramp. We love it!
We had a Lakota LQ trailer that a Lakota dealer put a Sundowner ramp on, stating he preffered the Sundowner ramp. It was easy to use. He sold bought makes.
Posted 2017-08-30 11:35 PM (#170463 - in reply to #170446) Subject: RE: Adding a ramp to step-up trailer
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Posts: 19
Location: Bend, Oregon
I have a custom half-ramp on my LQ trailer - so it is only on the unloading side, and doesn't block my tack door. Love it! I also had a ramp installed on my cheap two horse slant trailer, and it doesn't look as good as the LQ ramp, but it works well. I won't have a trailer without a ramp..............
Posted 2017-08-31 1:50 AM (#170464 - in reply to #170453) Subject: RE: Adding a ramp to step-up trailer
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
brushycreekranch - 2017-08-30 11:26 AM We put a ramp on every trailer. Just make sure you get a reputable trailer place to install it. Loading the springs properly is essential for a easy to use ramp. My Merhow has a one finger lift on a full ramp. We love it!
We had a Lakota LQ trailer that a Lakota dealer put a Sundowner ramp on, stating he preffered the Sundowner ramp. It was easy to use. He sold bought makes.
Everytime Is see these half ramps I think of the old Imperatore Horse Vans rear drop down ramp for hay ...
Adding a ramp to step-up trailer
