I went to LOWE'S and bought a 10', 2"x8", pressure treated board and had it cut into four, equal length pieces. I then bought 2 ea - 8"wide HEAVY DUTY HINGES and the 9 1/4" carrige bolts ( Times 2 in order to have enough to do both ramps) and nuts to attach them to the center of the boards. $32.00
I went to Harbor Frieght and bought two 8" wide, aluminum ramp ends to complete the units. $34.00
Carefully mark and drill the holes and attach the hinges.
Put the aluminum ramp ends on the boards. You could omit the ramp ends altogether and save $34.00 on the project.
The hole drilling and assembly took about an hour - really!
When extended, the ramps are 5' long and I can Power Assist the SEG into the trunk of the VOLVO 960 I own. The trunk opens with the bottom of the lid is just above bumper level.
I must remove the CS to get the lid shut. If I try to turn the SEG sideways, it rubs on the trunk mounted CD player.
The two ramps fold up like a jack knife and easily fit next to the SEG in the trunk.
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