A couple months ago, I posted a question regarding Fiamma Leveling Ramps. It didn't appear as if many, if any, knew of this company or its products, so I finally ordered their Jumbo Leveling Ramps, hoping that they would be what I was looking for, and they were. I also downloaded their product catalog, and was amazed at some of the other unique items that they sell for RVing.
They apparently are an Italian company, and to this point only have one outlet in the U.S., which is Orlando, FL.
In any event, although not exactly cheap, the Jumbo Ramps that I bought are great, and worth the price. They have several other less expensive ramps available, but I got these due to their weight carrying capacity of 16,000 pounds each. Others are rated up to 5,000 pounds, or in that area.
Click here to get to their website, and then click on their product catalog to download it. It will take a while because it's over 150 pages. Leveling ramps, if that's what you're interested in, start on about page 148.
MichDoc wrote: A couple months ago, I posted a question regarding Fiamma Leveling Ramps. It didn't appear as if many, if any, knew of this company or its products, so I finally ordered their Jumbo Leveling Ramps, hoping that they would be what I was looking for, and they were. I also downloaded their product catalog, and was amazed at some of the other unique items that they sell for RVing.
They apparently are an Italian company, and to this point only have one outlet in the U.S., which is Orlando, FL.
In any event, although not exactly cheap, the Jumbo Ramps that I bought are great, and worth the price. They have several other less expensive ramps available, but I got these due to their weight carrying capacity of 16,000 pounds each. Others are rated up to 5,000 pounds, or in that area.
Click here to get to their website, and then click on their product catalog to download it. It will take a while because it's over 150 pages. Leveling ramps, if that's what you're interested in, start on about page 148.
Thanks for the post!
I am bound and determined to find something to level other than those dang leveling blocks that I now have stock in having to buy new ones all the time when they shatter.
I bought a set of the new hard black plastic 'ramps' made by Camco. The idea seemed great but in actuality the 'straight' ramp really did not work as I thought they would, and just like the lego leveling blocks they do NOT work on sand and the weight of my MH distorted them.
rockhillmanor, the link that I posted in my original post is for the Orlando location. Your link is for a location in England I believe. If you go to my site and click on "Contact", it will take you to another page which shows their address, etc., on the left. Their technical support people responded very quickly and ordering was quick and easy. The ones you are looking at were about $50.00, and they will give you prices in U.S.
I went with the Jumbo's because I wanted to make sure that they would support my rig, and they certainly will. Very solidly built, and I was tired of constantly replacing broken boards and leggo blocks. I can already tell that these will NEVER have to be replaced.......unless I lose them.
This might be easier: if you go to "products, then "accessories", then to "level systems" (on the left) it will take you to this page. That shows page one of four pages of leveling ramps. Yours was actually less than I thought.
I have some ramps similar to the ones in the photo. The have two fundamental problems.
1) They slide on pavement. I had serious issues trying to get the front wheels to climb up on them.
2) They sink in all but the hardest ground.
Now my solution: What I did it make some wood bases as wide as the ramps with cleats on top that the ramps fit over to keep them in place. The transition onto the wood is gentle enough that the RV climbs up without them sliding and they work on soft ground. There is an added benefit that one can shim up the wood base for extreme leveling.
An FYI for those with the orange blocks...if are having troubles with the block skidding out as you climb? if I am using more than one..sometimes 3...put a small flat-ish rock or some wood as a beginners step. That will usually allow the tire to climb up onto the block rather than kicking it out. If I am climbing two..I will put one down as the step.
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Since I got them, I've used these on asphalt and cement with no slipping at all. I've also used them in very loose dirt, and no problem with sinking. I don't know how they would work on loose sand since I haven't used them there.
And bid_time, if you like your boards, by all means keep them. I didn't post this to make ANYONE use these ramps. Personally, I really couldn't care less either way. It was merely meant to show anyone who MAY have been looking for good, strong, unbreakable, heavy-duty ramps, with a large weight capacity, where they could get them. But thanks for your input.
MichDoc wrote: And bid_time, if you like your boards, by all means keep them. I didn't post this to make ANYONE use these ramps. Personally, I really couldn't care less either way. It was merely meant to show anyone who MAY have been looking for good, strong, unbreakable, heavy-duty ramps, with a large weight capacity, where they could get them. But thanks for your input.
Too bad, isn't it...a post is made in all good conscience and good will, and how long does it take before it begins to read like a poster is up to no good. There are some really un-happy and frightened people on here, some days.
Quote: They slide on pavement. I had serious issues trying to get the front wheels to climb up on them.
Depends on the brand. The ones you bought must NOT have had the grab on the underside at the end that when the tire weight hits it. It comes down and grabs the concrete to 'prevent slipping.
These are the ones I bought with the 'CoreTRAC non-skid base' helps reduce slippage. The only problem I had is the underside of these ramps does not have a solid enough core to support a heavy RV like mine is. and it didn't have graduated steps we need for leveling.
I think the ones the OP gave a link for has a better step system and better core and should work far better for an RV.
All I know is 2 ramps sure beats the heck out of beating your knees up crawling around on the ground trying to stack those little squares under the MH!
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