Good ramps will be made with a tire dimple in them so they also act as a
chock to aid against rolling.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

On 5/25/2010 3:04 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> do whatever you like of course.
> I don't recommend them. they are dangerous.
> or sure can be.
>
> when a van is on jackstands, it's not going anywhere.
> the same can not be said when it's in the air and it can still roll, and
> you're under it.
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:27 AM
> Subject: Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
>
>
>> John Rodgers wrote:
>>> I have one pair of drive-on's that I use in conjunction  with
>>> jackstands. Drive up one end, then jack up the other and put  jack
>>> stands under it. I like having the ramps instead of four jack stands -
>>> just more stable that way. Of course four ramps would be even more
>>> stable.
>>
>> That's my plan. Just need to find sturdy ramps with lead-in skirts.
>>
>> --
>> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
>> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
>> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company, San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)
>> Bend, OR
>> KG6RCR
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