[Liahona]

Angela, so I am doing something right. Although I dont need the step as both my machines I am pressuming must be that much bigger that they reach the "step" on the van anyway. It will be interesting to see Gerry's comments on your comments. Best, Dave.

[craigp]

i've seen Gerrys ramp, (he lives in our area Dave) his ramp is a really good bit of kit, and over years we all know humping machines in and out the van will do your back no good. i think its a good idea if you want to save your back.

[rambly]

Leftover length of slotted 90 degree angle steel, screwed to flooring grade chipboard (waterproofed) and covered in duct tape to stop scratches.

Cheap as chips!

[murky]

So where do we stand (no pun intended) with lifting machines up and down stairs in blocks of flats?
I had to clean a top floor flat yesterday, I couldn't say no as it was for a Letting Agent. So that meant lifting an Alltech Pro up 3 flights of stairs, doing the job and then taking it down again?
What would H&S say about that?
And no the pipes wouldn't reach up all the way.
Answers please clever clogs.

[Liahona]

Murky, with what you have said there isnt much to answer and I fully agree with what it is you are saying. Best, Dave.

[Robert Watson]

Adam
Good point about the brake wheels, I`v been thinking about this ever since the day I turned round to see the porty rolling down the path and almost crashing into a car
It was only its second outing, got away with only a slight scuff  .
Yeah, we all really have to watch the old back. I got a scare a few weeks ago.
Its too easy to get complacent.

Look after yourselves, cos sure as hell no one else will.

Good Luck.
Rab

[maxcarpets]

DOEAS IT REALLY COST £850 PLUS VAT FOR AN ALI RAMP?

Regards

( a very shocked )
Justin

[gerrystyles]

Justin

Mine was £1133 inc VAT. It is galvanised steel.  Some very interesting comments and ideas on this topic.  If it works for you thats good. Be safe!!!

[craigp]

thing is you have to see Gerrys ramp, its a proper bit of kit, with a big damper that takes the weight of the ramp and smoothly unfoldes/lowers it to the ground.

[calmore]

Angie

Gonna give the step method a go.

I have a berlingo and unfortunately I can't get the front castors high enough to get over the rear bumper so this step method sounds ideal.

[Liahona]

Gerry, how heavy is the ramp you use? Just curious. I am at full capacity anyway so cant even add 20lbs of weight. Although I still am happy with how I move things in and out of the van. Best, Dave.

[Adam Young]

Hi Calmore,

What's your machine? I have a Berlingo too

Cheers,

Adam.

[calmore]

The main one is an Alltec thingumajig. (The small one you can lift easily with two hands)

The floor of the vehicle is so high that I have to tip the machine back way beyond 45 degrees to get the front castors onto the bumper. I then have the added problem that the floor is about 1/2" higher than the bumper.

It's an estate rather than a van-not sure what the bumpers are like on the van but the estate ones are rather 'fat' and stick out a good 4" beyond the end of the floor.