evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 My driveway is concrete and is at an angle, I'd like to build a ramp to get the dolphin level so, I can use as a small office...any recommendations or advice would be appreciated..Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 How much 'lift' do you need to make it level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 2 feet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 How often do you plan on moving the M/H? Based on your driveway and how you park which end is low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I intend to move it about once a week...I can reverse into driveway or drive in frontwards (which I usually do)..I just measured and about a foot anf half would work too...I'm guessing the rear of the toy is the lightest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 You've probably got ~4000lb on the rear, ~2000lb up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunce Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 You could try some automotive ramps, but they may not be that tall. Back in, then move the ramps in to place and drive forward onto them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 You could try some automotive ramps, but they may not be that tall. Back in, then move the ramps in to place and drive forward onto them. And then let the air out of your air springs (if you have them) to lower the rear. This is one occasion where tired leaf springs will be helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 hmmn..I read the 84 toy was 3,500 lIb's... I did remove ac and fridge... I did just try railway sleepers and 2X4's and seems pretty solid, it rolled forward, up the slope (so to speak), maybe that's the way to go? The rear would be elevated ideally...but I can switch it round too... my concern is that, there might be too much burden on some area.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 And then let the air out of your air springs (if you have them) to lower the rear. This is one occasion where tired leaf springs will be helpful! I don't know if I have air springs...don't think so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 You could try some automotive ramps, but they may not be that tall. Back in, then move the ramps in to place and drive forward onto them. thought about this..they aren't tall enough..do need about two foot ideally and of course those ramps would be pricey and difficult to move...wood seems to be the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evereste Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 You've probably got ~4000lb on the rear, ~2000lb up front. if that's true, I'll definitely put the front on the ramp(s) thank you for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Try jacking up the front first before buying anything. The rear overhang may bottom if the front gets too high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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