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09-12-2022, 08:49 PM #1
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Ramp patio fence when loading toys in wind?
Anyone have a convenient way to anchor the ramp patio fences open while loading/unloading toys in the wind?
I'm currently using a make-shift collection of bungees......sure seems like there could/should be a better way.
Thanks
Barry
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10-28-2022, 08:18 PM #2
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Hi Barry - I have the same question. The solution I'm using right now is a very long bungee hooked to the ramp pins on the ramp and a securing loop attached to the X-track I put on the garage wall.
This works 90% of the time, but if the wind is really strong, I need to have someone hold each door open while I load my stuff. Definitely not a good solution.
I'm thinking we need a way to attach the door to the patio fence, then a way to attach the far end of the fence to the ramp. That last attachment would have to have some adjustability for different ramp angles.
Any thoughts?signature
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10-29-2022, 09:18 AM #3
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I use a bungee as well, except I hook it to the handle on the 3 season doors and the attachment point for the cable that balances the ramp. This allows me to use a shorter bungee cord.
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10-30-2022, 09:36 AM #4
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10-30-2022, 09:53 AM #5
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I have used it in high winds. I tuck the bungee under the bottom corner under the door so it helps keep the sliding doors from being pulled open. it isn't perfect but it works well. If the wind gets too high I use my backup method - the wife holds the side I am close to when loading.
I am loading either an ATV, a motorcycle, or an e-bike so I have some margin if one side moves. If I was loading a SxS that was close to both sides at the same time I can see how a more stable approach would be needed.
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10-30-2022, 10:15 AM #6
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My patio railing is hinged to the ramp floor. I don't know if yours is the same or is it attached to the trailer wall. But I open my sliding door, then raise the ramp railing. Then I bungee the railing to the ramp door lock handle. This also keeps the sliding door open when I am loading. The single bungee cord is enough to keep the railing vertical and the sliding door open.
I also try to minimize the time in this position. so as soon as the bike is in the wheel chock, I lower the railings and close the sliding door.
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11-02-2022, 07:57 PM #7
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