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Old-Biscuit
Sep 21, 2016Explorer III
AS suggested ..a ramp to get in/out f truck and 5th wheel
Our 78# Border Collie/Mix started having hip issues, None of the commercial available ramps would work...they were too wide for rear door of our Quad Cab
So I built one
Side boards......1" X 3" X 48" -----2 pieces----ends cut at 45*
Cross boards.....1" X 2" X 24" -----5 pieces
ramp floor...... 24" X 48"-----2 pieces of 1/4" paneling
Carpet Remanent to cover paneling
1 1/2" wood screws
As for riding in 5th wheel in a crate.
Crate would keep them from roaming around and somewhat secure BUT no pet f mine would be traveling in any TT or 5vr.
Slim chance of survival in the event of a crash
On Edit:
I was typing (very slow) as you posted.
See you have a 6' ramp already.
And I take it the extended cab truck doesn't have but 2 doors.
So dog has to enter passenger side then climb over into rear
Can you build a removable extension or hinged extension that would reach seat and still be easily stored?
Our 78# Border Collie/Mix started having hip issues, None of the commercial available ramps would work...they were too wide for rear door of our Quad Cab
So I built one
Side boards......1" X 3" X 48" -----2 pieces----ends cut at 45*
Cross boards.....1" X 2" X 24" -----5 pieces
ramp floor...... 24" X 48"-----2 pieces of 1/4" paneling
Carpet Remanent to cover paneling
1 1/2" wood screws
As for riding in 5th wheel in a crate.
Crate would keep them from roaming around and somewhat secure BUT no pet f mine would be traveling in any TT or 5vr.
Slim chance of survival in the event of a crash
On Edit:
I was typing (very slow) as you posted.
See you have a 6' ramp already.
And I take it the extended cab truck doesn't have but 2 doors.
So dog has to enter passenger side then climb over into rear
Can you build a removable extension or hinged extension that would reach seat and still be easily stored?
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