No need to buy an expensive device to load your power wheelchair into your truck or van and SUV.
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@dirtyirvin8 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. No long cheap introduction, to the point, no music and an idea that is awesome. This is what a DIY KZfaq video should be. I will see if i can make a ramp just like this for my mom (Parkinson's). Thanks!
@raymathis25998 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Built same for $60. Home Depot made all the cuts, took me about 2 hours to bolt up and test. Good to go.
@_luv2_4027 жыл бұрын
I know you posted a long time ago, but in case you get updates, I wanted to thank you for your video. I became disabled and though I made my own ramp too, I have struggled with its weight and storage in the car next to my mobility scooter (I cannot lift or bend over much). Because of this, I rarely leave the house alone...which means I rarely leave the house period. Separating the ramp into pieces solves the weight problem, and I also love the use of the ratchet straps to attach to the car for stability. I'm looking forward to constructing this ramp soon and getting a bit more freedom. My heart goes out to you and your wife for all you have been through. Please know your thoughtfulness and support of your wife touched me deeply and your ingenuity and willingness to share what you made will also help many others who can't afford what the market has to offer.
@mrfrog33507 жыл бұрын
This looks like it works very well.I have some design ideas I would like to share with anyone who is interested in loading systems for scooters.
@hhopowerboy7 жыл бұрын
Mr Frog. I would love to see what you have to show if you don't mind sharing. email me at freddydueck@gmail.com
@rogerdodger2757 жыл бұрын
me too, please share! gabie68413@aol.com
@johnhancock30517 жыл бұрын
could you send me your email address?
@Castleberry56 жыл бұрын
Skitty Cat 💜 I Love this nice conversation,
@marie55hurst418 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing this idea. I recently got a motorized wheelchair, and couldn't afford a ramp. my husband saw your video,and said he can make it. thank you!
@mjremy26052 жыл бұрын
What a nice ramp you made, wonderful! Simple and effective, and very low cost. Fred, you are a very handy person. I would never have thought of leaving the two wood sections unattached so they are more portable. Very clever folding solution. Thanks for showing us all the details like the lag bolts and the hinges used. This was such a pleasant video to watch, and you are a great teacher. Many thanks!!! Greetings from California!
@saltyprincess41827 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Fred. I was put on perm disability last year and my condition is deteriorating so now will need a mobility chair and a way to transport. Since losing my income of course cost is essential in everything I do. It was so kind of you to think of others while dealing with your own families devastating diagnosis. God bless you and your wife.
@ricknase77246 жыл бұрын
What a good practical idea! I am moved by your resourcefulness and resiliency in coping with ALS...You are a gift to this world.
@purrrple_luver31046 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful for your video! Thank you so much for taking the time in making this video. My mother has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She has a power wheel chair but I had no way of transporting it. One of our Grandchildren had an sports event coming up at a large arena out of town. She really wanted to go. I started searching online and stumbled apon your video. My husband and I made this a couples project! We had fun, had mistakes, and learned alot, as we aren't even close to being carpenters. ;) We completed the ramp just in time for our Granddaughter's event and the ramp worked perfectly. My husband was not able to go due to his work so I set up the ramp myself and maneuvered the wheelchair with no problems at all! And my Mother was tickled to death and so excited to be able to go to this event! Now future events will be a breeze and I'll have one happy Mama! Again, THANK YOU FRED❣️
@hhopowerboy6 жыл бұрын
Renee Veatch that is so wonderful to hear. I'm glad it worked out for you. I ended up sticking some grip tape on the plywood for better traction. Sometimes if it was drizzling or raining while loading the plywood got a bit slippery, that made a huge difference. All the best there and God Bless.
@purrrple_luver31046 жыл бұрын
Fred Dueck Yes, that's exactly what my husband did for better traction! It works great! Blessings to your family and Merry Christmas!
@misshardcopy5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to think you for taking the time to make this video! I have MS and because we were unable afford a lift or ramp for my scooter I don't take it. My husband takes me to the Dr. with a small wheelchair that he pushes me in. While Medicare will pay for the scooter, I guess they don't think it is necessary for you to leave your home with it. I believe I am a very lucky woman to have the husband I do and I think your wife is very lucky in her pick of husbands. For Bless you and your wife and thank you for opening another door for us.
@jrgenuldager5607 Жыл бұрын
Hallo. I want to send me my sincere thanks for showing this. I had a crosser and a ramp so heavy, me and my vife vere not able to use it. I showed your videos to my carpenter. He made it after, and now we are able to get out again, thanks to you. Love from Jørgen, Denmark
@donkarabelnikoff53958 жыл бұрын
Fred Dueck, you are a kind and thoughtful man for sharing your ingenious and affordable solution. For some, you solved an insurmountable problem. Without the mobility your solution gives, too many suffer too much. I had the good fortune to buy a steel carrier from the lower 48 states and trailer hitch from my local U-Haul. The freight to Alaska was $170. I wish I had seen your solution earlier. It might have saved me $400.
@annefauth3922 Жыл бұрын
I am so sorry about your wife's and your struggle. This is FANTASTIC!!!! Thanks Fred!! I need to transport a tiny mini horse from NJ to Tennessee in my Honda CR-V
@cckregg24 жыл бұрын
Incredible any person would consider themselves lucky to have you in their life!! How thoughtful - creative and smart of you the come up with suck a great impressive solution to the problem! You are a real “MAN” and I’m impressed! And that’s not something I say often!
@hhopowerboy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for those kind and encouraging words
@sharonmiller49434 жыл бұрын
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@lauriew84337 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and God bless you for your generosity and thoughtfulness, Fred! I plan to build your clever solution for my elderly mom's foldable power chair. By the way, I'm a tech writer and trainer by trade, and your instructions and presentation are both first-class. Thank you, again, for sharing your invention. You and your wife will be in my prayers. Pax Christi.
@hhopowerboy7 жыл бұрын
Laurie W--- Thanks for the kind words
@simonsnaplick8959 жыл бұрын
I made one using your design. It worked great. Thanks, Fred.
@slyfox89538 ай бұрын
Hi Simon! Do you mind sharing a picture with us? I’m doing a story on the rising cost of products needed by wheelchair and disabled persons and have a section for each one on how to do it on a budget. I’d love to use photos of yours and them in the article! Please reply to this comment ASAP and then we can exchange contact information afterwards!
@simonsnaplick8957 ай бұрын
@@slyfox8953 Sorry, the ramp and wheelchair are long gone.
@mickroberts90737 жыл бұрын
october 2016 mick roberts from lancing west sussex uk. i have just finished making the ramp tp you designs. Thank you for your excellent demo.i am 82 and made it easily.thanks to you.
@paulweintraub48704 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. I just built one for Mom yesterday. Four years later, and it only cost $83.00
@suzyq12336 жыл бұрын
This was the best information for a ramp. You explain it so well too! Very detailed! Thank You so much for sharing!!
@hhopowerboy6 жыл бұрын
Suzy Q you are very welcome hope it helps you real well.
@suzyq12336 жыл бұрын
Fred Dueck It will help for sure! I have been looking for a better cheaper way for a while. I now see my freedom expanding. ☺
@buchyvon3 жыл бұрын
I ran across your video looking for a way to add a ramp to my SUV for hauling landscaping rock since the rock place wanted such an incredible amount of money to deliver and place it. I got a rock dolly for $170 and will make this ramp myself and get all the rocks I want! It's nowhere near as important as what you're using it for, but I wanted you to know that you've been helpful to me. I wish you and your wife every happiness.
@harwoodphotography48728 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. I don't have the money to purchase a ramp, so this is a perfect solution. Because of my back and knee issues, I have some friends that will be happy to build it for me. Thank you very much for providing this video.
@racksonable9 ай бұрын
I’m having some health issues with my joints, but we had a family trip planned for New York City. This kzfaq.infoUgkxuxJwamLFanm476LC5WPeTouyyU1GXomC was perfect! It’s lightweight enough that my friend could carry it up or down stairs when we needed to. (I can walk very short distances) It was comfortable for me to sit in, I would say if you’re super tall it might be a little cramped. I’m 5’1” and the foot rests were the perfect height. This may not be the best one for long term use, you get what you pay for, but for something that fits our budget that gives me accessibility while we deal with my health this was amazing.
@lorrainel.249410 ай бұрын
My husband is building this ramp as he has disabilities. Thank you for show ing us how to make it. Much appreciated because it is hard for me as the wife to life his scooter is pieces every time. I'm no young chick either. So, Thanks so much for you idea!!!!!
@brookspattie11 ай бұрын
Thank you. My husband is disabled and we purchased our supplies yesterday. We plan to put it together today. God bless you. We were looking at the prices of mobility lifts and you saved us a ton of money😊😊😊😊
@mr.nobody96978 жыл бұрын
what a great man. Stands by his wife and is doing everything he can to make her life easier.
@michaelpugh2177 Жыл бұрын
Just saw your video. Thank you so much! My wife is disabled and I've been searching for inexpensive ramps to load her electric wheelchair. I made a trip to Home Depot today for supplies to build this ramp over the weekend. God bless you!
@alisonwindham88247 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I have recently had to use an electric wheelchair to get around, but we didn't have a way to load it into the van. We went to Home Depot and had them cut the wood pieces to size...my husband assembled this ramp at home and with the addition of braces under the hinges of the 2X4 braces (My chair is much heaVier than your wife's) off we go. Your design has given me so much more freedom. Thank you. We could never have afforded the other commercial options. ThAnk you
@hhopowerboy7 жыл бұрын
Alison Windham I'm glad it helped you out. can you email me some pictures? freddydueck@gmail.com
@azzariac017 жыл бұрын
Fred Dueck great video sir, your a great husband thanks for sharing..
@alisonfrench2185 жыл бұрын
Hiya Fred. I watched this ages ago and think it's fab,,,although i still havent had one made yet as no one to help me. A man has just asked about getting a hoist for his wifes chair on facebook and i told him to come and watch this. Hopefully he watches it and it helps them out. I also wrote about it on a mobility site so you may get more veiws now. I hope so Fred. Hope your wife is doing well.
@dianastapley11845 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 for putting this ramp out there I’ve been feeling beat up 🤕 in my life of disabilitie & for you to post help is heart warming
@luckybeto15405 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for that awesome video. going to surprise my parents with this ramp for my handicapped sister! Thanks Fred!
@lindalarkman98699 жыл бұрын
Wow. Wished I had seen this very helpful video before purchasing a very expensive ramp outfit that came with the mobility scooter. You could have bought a newish car with the money spent on the outfit. My husband will be very upset when he sees your video, as he is good with woodworking. Anyhow, thanks Fred you are a Star for making this video, which will help so many folk with what, as you say, with respect to impaired mobility, can be a very expensive business. God Bless you.
@hhopowerboy9 жыл бұрын
You know I am not an outgoing person, I used to stutter like crazy but some how I felt led to make a video of this and post it, I'm very happy that this is helpful I feel so blessed, I get lots of good replies, to God be the Glory!
@ThumpDr6 жыл бұрын
Fred; your solution is my salvation. I thought about your method but your way of joining the parts is pure genius. I have a large mobility scooter and this will be perfect for it. Bless you.
@hhopowerboy6 жыл бұрын
ThumpDr I'm glad it helps. Thank you for your kind words God bless you too.
@mvanalst20035 жыл бұрын
I realize this is an older video now, but I wanted to thank you for posting it. It has been informative and is truly appreciated. Thank you.
@user-hj4lv1jf9p3 ай бұрын
Fred, you're a man after my own heart! I"m half Scottish and half Mennonite - two of the most frugal and practical peoples in the world - and this video continues the grand tradition. I was really balking at having to pay 2 or 3 thousand dollars and you've given me the inspiration!
@rhyswilliams40899 жыл бұрын
Many thanks from the UK, Fred. Very helpful for my personal circumstances. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. Rhys Williams
@fredface4391 Жыл бұрын
Good job of showing step by step how its done. An 88 year old thanks you.
@natejackson73804 жыл бұрын
Thanks my wife is a stroke survivor and you idea was great, I now no longer have to push her in a standard chair. I have been doing this for 7 years and now she can have more mobility when we go places, especially on vacations. Blessings and prayers to you and your wife.
@lgallen65606 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing so many years ago. Prayers for you as you dealt with your wife’s disease.
@cherloon6 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! We need more thinkers like this gentleman to make disability accommodations more affordable for people who suddenly find themselves in need of so many adaptive devices-and all with high pricetags! Thanks very much, sir, for sharing. I have MS and it can be so difficult to keep any sense of freedom without breaking an already strained bank. thanks again!
@hhopowerboy6 жыл бұрын
Cheryl Law my pleasure thank you for the kind words
@hhopowerboy8 жыл бұрын
the plywood pieces are 32" long (8' cut in thirds) the 2x4s are shorter so the plywood hits the ground at the bottom for a smooth approach.
@djadams87434 жыл бұрын
Hey Fred can you please tell me what kind of hinges you used for the plywood and two-by-fours
@mgal4396 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you make it look so easy to use and it sounds very easy to build. Great idea, love the extras like securing it to the scooter for transport.
@1bigsample8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this with the rest of us. Wishing you and your wife the best from Connecticut
@EllenJohn47 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Fred! I will be making this today for my husband! Bless you and your wife.
@agnasmccallum47443 жыл бұрын
My husband is making this for me next weekend for my mobility scooter due to MS. It looks light enough for me to do myself. Thank you so much for this idea and "how to" video. I see freedom in my future thanks to you!!
@christinaferreira85945 жыл бұрын
You don’t know how much this will help me and many others! Thank you so much!
@moeen100 Жыл бұрын
I didn't expect to actually like this video or think I'd take anything from it. You sir are helpful!! Thank you. God bless you
@nik15815 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much from Ontario! I’ve been looking at getting a ramp for my car as I still have some mobility and just want to be able to get my manual chair in and out of the car so I can be more independent. I read a comment about how you added grip tape so I will try to add that as we have the same type of weather. Sending love to you and your family!
@kayraplenovich831810 ай бұрын
Fred, thank you for this video. My husband also has ALS and we built this ramp per your guidance so that now he can go with me everywhere ~ there will come a time when we need to purchase another vehicle, but your video pushed that into the future. We did make a modification because the weight of the power chair was opening up the hinges. We got a 12" steel sleeve at a metal shop and bolted it to the end of one of the 2X4s ~ now I can just insert the other 2X4 and the weight of the chair is on the solid metal sleeve. Thanks again for sharing
@hhopowerboy10 ай бұрын
Thanks, Later on I had to weld my hinges so the knuckles did not bend open
@j.w.m.rhynejr97665 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Bless you for your caring for your Mrs. with ALS. I did that for 7 years for mine.
@hhopowerboy5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind comments. ALS isn't a nice journey but by God's grace we are carried through the difficulties of life. It take a solid commitment to stay true to your marriage vows.
@locutus37 жыл бұрын
Thank you Fred. A very clever and inexpensive design. My wife was diagnosed with ALS in May so I know what you're going through right now. I'd never thought much about disability devices before, and am now finding everything is so expensive, and a lot is not covered by insurance. I'm not to the van and wheelchair stage yet, but know it is only a matter of time. Thank you for sharing, keep your spirits up and I will keep you and your wife in my thoughts.
@raysharpton44496 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mr. Fred Dueck. Best wishes to your dear wife and to yourself. I really enjoyed your excellent instructional video. It was very clear to understand and it will really help me. I hope to use it with any rental car that I use to travel in the future. I can not thank you enough for the time and effort that you volunteered to this for me and everyone else. Sincerely Ray.
@priscilladilashafer364510 ай бұрын
Hello WoW that is a NICE RAMP!! Easy to put together and take down! ALSO it doesn’t cost much!! Thank you 🙏 VERY MUCH for this information! I was looking to find a portable hitch for my electric wheelchair and came across your video! It is VERY helpful. God bless you
@bdpiano4 жыл бұрын
Ingenious! I'm going to build one for my wife's power chair, as soon as she gets it. Much more practical and lighter weight than big metal ramps. Thanks so much for posting it!
@tmcalister91605 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your idea and taking the time to make this video. The video is clear and concise. My husband now uses a mobility chair. We built your ramp and it is wonderful. It was easy to make and it is easy to use. It has helped us a great deal. Thanks again for your contribution.
@williamwhite4833 Жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate your post. It is obvious that you put a lot of care in building this.
@hhopowerboy8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don. I'm blessed and want others to be blessed.
@briandesjardin93813 жыл бұрын
Good job, Fred. After screwing around with a small utility trailer and a VERY used hydrauic lift platform that had issues, we finally just opted for pushing my mom's wheelchair (very similar to the one in this video) right into the back of the minivan. Soooo much easier! Should have just done that to begin with. For what its worth, rather than build a ramp, we repurposed a folding aluminum ATV ramp that our neighbor kindly donated. Depending on what's available, keep that option in mind too.
@juanarroyo55175 жыл бұрын
great job Fred I like the way you have build the ramp really cheap to save some money and the way it was explained it
@sebasxtianxDpit Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I have a tool cart as a handyman and my back hurts really bad at the point of no walking good, I'm young and I shouldn't be like this, I saw many ramps but the prices are too high for what I really need, thank you for this build, it will help me to keep my back healthy
@ballen15913 жыл бұрын
Fantastic cost saving idea and extremely ingenious idea. Thanks for sharing your plans as I intend on making one for use with my mobility scooter.
@teresastanley52446 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. Ratchet straps idea was amazing idea!!
@xmgutie18 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share this information. It is EXTREMELY helpful!
@larae75798 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this ramp video. Now I know exactly what I need to make one.
@angelabland77737 жыл бұрын
YOU R SMART, KIND & BLESSED!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS MONEY SAVING SOLUTION .
@leiblackbear71112 жыл бұрын
Excellent idea. Feeling the love. Prayers and blessings for you and your wife.😀🤗❤
@kathielenhart90186 жыл бұрын
This is awesome ! Thank you and I am very sorry about your wife's health. Prayers to you and your family !
@escapefromny20126 жыл бұрын
You're a wonderful husband. Smart and caring. Thank you so much for sharing this information with others. Wishing only good things for you and your wife.
@hhopowerboy6 жыл бұрын
Escape From NY thanks for the kind words, we are truly blessed.
@MissTrudger19677 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, all the way from New Zealand. I am off to get the materials to make mine this week. yay
@PAPFITZ016 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it was very interesting. I am having a need for an electric scooter finally and started doing a You Tube search and your was exceptional. My older brother died from ALS a year ago so I am familiar with your family’s trials. This was very helpful - God Bless! Paul FitzPatrick
@davebattler11373 жыл бұрын
What a great idea, I used your idea to build a ramp for my dog . I just added carpet so she could walk up without slipping and handles and latches for easier transport and carrying , it is fantastic, thank you for sharing your wonderful concept
@jamesfrommanitoba63634 жыл бұрын
Great job Fred, I also live in manitoba and I have given up on those cheap hitch racks from grand forks and Fargo. We have just returned from the south where I purchased one of those expensive hitch racks. Even thou I can’t afford it I’m glad I did. It was the most confident drive home we have ever had. I wish I had to room for a ramp like yours it would also be perfect. Great job!
@ConMan-px1xh2 жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video but god bless you for this! most people that need these things can't afford 2k ramps and stuff so thank you! prayers for ur family!
@JohnDoe-zf2zm2 жыл бұрын
All I've got to say is I wish you and your wife the best that was a great video especially for somebody on a low income such as myself I'm 70 and blind in one eye I just received a Mobility Scooter that's 15 years old I replace the batteries and I only have two steps to get into my apartment but I need a ramp but I'll tell you one thing I'm going to do what you just did you my friend have made my life a lot easier I wish you all the best
@grammabamma17656 жыл бұрын
GENIUS! THANKS FRED! ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL INSTRUCTIONS I'VE WATCHED ON KZfaq.
@cocacolafiesta8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being so generous in sharing your knowledge.
@jeankaniewski30913 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh my gosh thank you so much. I’m getting a mobility trike because of not being able to get around much anymore. This is a GREAT IDEA. I so appreciate you putting this on here
@snowbird298038 жыл бұрын
So glad I stumbled on your video today; this is just what I've been looking for and the price is right for my tight budget. I'm already thinking how I could adapt it to my vehicle, and maybe paint the business side with play sand in the paint for traction in wet weather. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. All the best to you and your family. Thank-you for sharing.
@shilohskyy2 жыл бұрын
Same
@adamskinner58687 жыл бұрын
What a great idea, just what I'm looking for as my dear old Mum buys her first mobility scooter. Thanks for sharing this useful knowledge, I really appreciate it.
@jcmcclain577 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this post!!! I have been transporting mine (same as your wife's Jet 3 Ultra) on the back of my vehicle in rain, snow, etc. This causes significant corrosion issues as well as control system problems, which as you know are very costly to repair. This post has shown me how to make a system and transport my chair in the protected environment inside of my vehicle that is similar to yours. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
@sbgdavis3 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Thanks to this video out teen son was able to grow his lawn mowing business during COVID and we didn't have to buy a truck!
@johncosta1103 жыл бұрын
I watch are you major wrench for your van to put the scooter in the back for your wife I think you’re wonderful gentleman was showing us what to do because I can’t afford to buy new ones have a 76-year-old hard to make money anymore but you’ve been a blessing and the Lord bless you and your wife thank you so much my wife off as Canadian God bless
@williambayh2314 Жыл бұрын
I watched your video two years ago to keep in the back of my mind when necessity came into play. Now, an affordable/ portable/ inexpensive ramp is needed immediately at our daughter's home. The difference is a heavier application - me in my complex power wheelchair @ approx. 615 lb. Fred, you're a Saint for sharing your amazing and affordable idea. Thank You!
@MsKeldar6 жыл бұрын
Wishing you & your wife the best ! Keeping you in my prayers.
@kaymyself88038 жыл бұрын
This is an eye opener, I was ready 2 purchase an electronic ramp. Now I think I'll have to stick to this cheaper way. Thank you very much.
@johncosta1103 жыл бұрын
My good Canadian friend my wife is Canadian I’m an American I really enjoyed watching you make the ramp for the scooter I think it was a great way to do it and save some money thank you and God bless your friend Walter
@humbertogarcia73176 жыл бұрын
Smart, innovative, caring, and budget smart! Thanks for sharing. Gracias, Humberto
@TomSawyerPainting8 жыл бұрын
Im sure your wife appreciates everything you do for her.
@dougcain2508 жыл бұрын
Very clever, where there's a will there's a way. All of the components are readily available and easy to assemble, Thanks!
@jrodgers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I play in a band and often have to load very heavy rack equipment into my Ford Escape by myself. I went to Home Depot and bought two 24" x 48" pre-cut 1/2" plywood pieces, then went to the plumbing section and bought four 48" (1/2") pipes that were threaded along with two connectors to screw them together. I tried the 2x4 method with the hinges but didn't have success...and felt like the pipes would be a stronger alternative. I can now easily load my equipment with no trouble.
@GodsMan500 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the process of building one right now. I have home-made drawers in the back of my SUV, so I needed to get the ramps to attach to the drawer unit itself. I decided to use French Cleats. One half of the cleats I have attached to the drawer faces, and the other half to the 2x4s. Works great. Instead of running the side straps all along the length of the three pieces of ply, I just put the straps near each joint, including the middle. So three across for each joint. Thanks for a great tutorial!
@triviatrap5 жыл бұрын
They say that "necessity is the mother of invention". I am very sorry that you and your wife have need of this sort of thing, but I really appreciate you sharing your ingenuity with others. One never knows when they might need a thrifty and incredibly effective solution like yours. Thank you very much for your video and all the best to you both.
@SuperMansion16 жыл бұрын
Good job Fred. I'm over in Ontario and live alone so this won't work for me so I had to buy an old conversion van with a Braun lift. Now I need to buy a ramp with a stoop for my front door which has to be 8 or 9 inches off the ground and hopefully have hand rails just to be safe. You're a blessing to her. God Bless you both.
@wheelyman817 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this idea. I'm lucky enough to already have a hoist fitted but your ramp design is a worthy alternative. One thing that you could mention is that your ramp and chair can unloaded in about 20 seconds - whereas even the most powerful hoist will take a couple of minutes. Best wishes from UK.
@dianeroach88743 жыл бұрын
Great detailed video and love the ease for in small spaces for storage. Thanks for sharing
@davidgvincent123 Жыл бұрын
Genius!!!! I cant believe I found this! Thank you! I am going to start making mine today!!! Thank you so much for doing leaving this up!!
@CletusLeonardLee Жыл бұрын
You are a genius, nice work. A simple, uncomplicated solution to a problem.
@ToyYates6 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. very helpful.
@candeeg35933 жыл бұрын
Just now seeing your video after spending $2500 on a USED lift for our van. This is an awesome design. Thank you for sharing.
@nobat24 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial. God bless you and your wife.
@fatguyonagrom95155 жыл бұрын
Well done I had a Acadia and 6' folding ramp for my wife's scooter. Wish I had saw this video sooner. We have since traded in my Acadia for a Odyssey since it's lower and easier for her to enter and drive. Great Video
@hayleybutler41349 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting this solution. I’m fortunately needing a ramp for an entire different reason. But I think you’ve solved my problem with securing it to the boot/trunk with the ratchet strap hook. Brilliant idea!
@hansa35803 жыл бұрын
The first video I see, and, it is just what is needed! Sir, thanks from all of us who on a daily basis, give care to our loved ones who require a mobility device! This is what I needed for my wife's motorized chair to load in our van! More importantly, I hope that your dear wife is healthy, and, you all can share many more anniversaries!
@hhopowerboy3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the kind words, we are blessed, when my wife was diagnosed with ALS the doc said she has from 2 to 3 years! She has passed the 7 year mark now, and still driving her power chair. Nathaniel, just make sure you get strong hinges for that project. I got mine welded so that where the metal is rolled around the pin can not open up under pressure.
@hansa35803 жыл бұрын
@@hhopowerboy , that is encouraging to hear!!!! Our best to you and Mrs. Dueck! We just purchased a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, and, we discovered that the side doors are about 2" less in access for a very heavy portable ramp we used on our older 2005 and 2000 Chrysler Town and Country vans; your solution allows rear access, which will work much better! Thanks again, sir!!!!