02-23-2004, 12:48 PM | #1 |
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ramp into car?
Does anyone know of a portable ramp that can get the Segway into the back of a station wagon or van using Power Assist?
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02-23-2004, 01:34 PM | #2 |
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Try these folks:
http://rendcorporation.com/segway/ Their ramps are 6' long, but can be cut down if needed. |
02-23-2004, 02:00 PM | #3 |
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These have been recommended to me: fold-up, lightweight track ramps:
http://www.discountramps.com/wheelchair_trak_ramps.htm -poohbear |
02-23-2004, 02:04 PM | #4 |
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After spending hours researching this subject, I went into the garage and cut a piece of 3/4 inch plywood in half, and then in half again and made 2 pieces for easy lifting, 2 foot wide and 4 foot long into a ramp that is absolutely perfect for me to use. Price? zero. Someday I'll learn how to post a picture.
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02-23-2004, 04:24 PM | #5 |
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I use
http://www.decpacramps.com/senior_ramp.htm a little pricey, but great for travel including the airlines! |
03-07-2004, 01:58 PM | #6 |
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We offer a "levitator/transporter". You can see pics in the buy & sell section.
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03-09-2004, 04:34 PM | #7 |
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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. IF you want pictures, e-mail me at [email protected] |
03-10-2004, 03:21 PM | #8 |
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Moe,
Did you ever find your ramps? I just got an Infiniti FX35 and my Seg is rolling easily in and out with my ramps. I feel like this car's rear truck area was designed by a Seg owner. Check it out. http://snipurl.com/Segway_Ramp (Quicktime movie with slight download wait if not broadband) Skip |
03-13-2004, 12:16 AM | #9 |
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Hello all,
I just built my Segway ramp and wanted to tell everyone about how I made them. I went to my local home depot and got 2 pieces of the wire shelves both 6 feet long ( so I had room to cut them to length) one was 16 inches wide and the other 12. I attached the wires together using zip ties. Total cost was under 20 dollars and works great for me. I'll be sending pictures to the group when I get a chance. Matthew |
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