RVing with Pets

myredracer wrote:

Locooso wrote:
I am looking for an affordable access ramp to purchase, or for my husband to build.

Google "dog ramp" along with "RV" or "travel trailer" or "fifth wheel" and along with "handicapped ramp" or "wheelchair ramp". Then click on images for lots and lots of ideas and sources.

It will depend somewhat on high the floor is off the ground as that will affect the slope. Slope would depend on degree of incapacitation of the dogs. If you happened to have two entry doors, one could be just for the dogs. Would also depend on if you travel around much and need to set up and take down the ramp a lot. Weight could be a consideration too.

We used to have a plastic dog ramp that extended for use for our car. Came with an indoor/outdoor carpet for better grip. Depending on how skilled your hubby is, I'd look at making one. Aluminum would be nice but isn't for the average hobbyist (for welding) and steel could end up being rather heavy. Wood might be the way to go plus if it doesn't work quite right, it's easy to modify.

The one in this photo is from an rv.net post in 2011. Wouldn't work in CGs that have sites close together. Also, there's no handrail for humans and the ramp looks bouncy.