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[RC] Trailer ramp problems-help needed - Susan & Jerry MilamThere is so much
expertise on this list, I just know someone out there has info on
this.
I have a 95' Kiefer
Built Golden Eagle 3HS and have had to replace the wood inside the loading ramp
due to moisure/rotting issues. The friend who did the replacement put in tongue
and groove wood which is 1.5 in thick and makes the ramp very heavy. I can do it
by myself but 2 is easier. It's shouldn't be this hard to lower and raise my
ramp.
Another
problem these early Kiefers had in their ramp system is the 4 springs that are
designed to help with the raising and lowering of the ramp; they pop out of
their restarint/torque position occasionally and the whole ramp has to be
unhinged, springs removed/replaced, rod rethreaded to connect the ramp again.
I was thinking there
has to be a lift that could be connected to the ramp somehow. The Kiefer dealer
want to take the ramp off, remove the wood, replace the wood with triangular
aluminum bar and cover with rubber mat which might save some of the weight
issue. Proabable cost $800. UGHHHH! The springs coming out of their locked
position will still be an issue even if some of the weight is
gone.
Any ideas out
there???? Please give suggestions. Thanks and Merry Christmas. Going riding
tomorrow!!!
Susan in
Illinois
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