Date:         Tue, 25 May 2010 08:55:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Mister Tom <TomsGroups@SALICOS.COM>
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From:         Mister Tom <TomsGroups@SALICOS.COM>
Subject:      Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
Comments: To: "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
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I use "Rhino Ramps" from my FLAPS.  They lift about 6 1/2".  When I did my
engine conversion I could scoot around underneath with my creeper, no
problem.  Syncro, so maybe more room.  Only problem is storage.  They're
kinda big.

Tom Salicos
'87 Syncro Westy EG-33


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel"
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 8:26 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
>
> I need to get four drive-on lift ramp thingies to elevate the Westy for
> some underbody wiring projects. Me no likee creeping under the van at
> its normal height. Jacks are a pain in the butt -- I'd like to lift the
> van straight up. I left my old ramps down in Cali when we moved (no room
> in moving vans). Anyone got a recommendation for a brand or type that
> works well with the weight of these things? U.S.A. recco, please:
> driving to the nearest Canadian Tire would take a few days.
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR