#ad: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
A small aluminum ramp solved a big garage problem for me.
My garage has a 3.5-inch raised step along the wall. If I could get my lawnmower up there, my car would fit with room to close the door. This Prairie View threshold ramp, sold for wheelchairs, hand carts and curbs, is about 2 feet by 3 feet and rated for a 2- to 4-inch rise. It cost about $70 on Amazon.
- Light but very sturdy aluminum
- Grippy surface wraps over the edges and keeps it from sliding
- Lips at both ends make it easy to roll on and off
- No installation; just lay it down
- A rider mower wider than the grip strips will hang off the edges a little
- At the top of the rise range, the back edge does not sit perfectly flush
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
Why I needed a ramp
I pull my lawnmower into the garage, and with my little car I can usually park behind it, but it leaves me barely an inch to close the garage door. A 3.5-inch resin step along the wall was in the way.
Ramps like this are sometimes called curb ramps or wheelchair ramps, and they come in different heights. This one is for a 2- to 4-inch rise, which fit my 3.5-inch step.
Build quality
It is aluminum with a really rough, sandpaper-like grip surface in two strips, with about an inch of ledge at the sides and a couple of inches between the strips.
Underneath are six boxed ribs, so you effectively get 12 vertical slats, welded in, plus a back plate. It is very robust but pretty light.
The edges
The front has a lip that curls down so wheels roll on easily, whether it is a wheelchair, hand cart, dolly or lawnmower.
The tall edge has a piece that extends out about 2.5 to 3 inches and curves over, so it works at different angles. The grip tape wraps over the edge too.
Real-world test
Installing it meant laying it down so it overlaps the ledge. I stood on it and it did not flex. I thought about double-sided tape, but the grip surface over the edge holds it in place, and I could not slide it with my foot.
My mower went right up without a stutter. Now it sits up on the step, I can still get under the hood for maintenance and gas, and I have room to park my Fiat in there too.
FAQ
What rise is the TH2432 for?
It is advertised for a 2- to 4-inch rise. My step is 3.5 inches, and it worked well.
Does it slide around?
Not for me. The grip surface wraps over the edge and held it in place without tape.
Can it hold a riding mower?
My mower drove right up it with no flexing, even with the wheels hanging slightly off one edge.
How much was it?
About $70 on Amazon, one of the cheapest metal ramps I found.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
Leave a Reply