Tie a rope on each ramp and let the car run over the rope as the van moves forward it will climb up the ramp and hold the rope down the rear wheels will also run over the rope and the ramp won’t slide forward .
That really is a great idea. I didn't think of doing something like that. My first thought was to bolt a crossways 2x4 to the floor so the damn ramps wont slide. I am going to try that idea in the morning. Thanks for the share.
@retrowatches1655 I own similar ramps as well, rusty looking steel things that were left behind by someone else at the place I live. Surprisingly stout, no problem holding up to weight the couple times I used them. I prefer a jack and jack stands though, so all the ramps do these days is hold my shop doors open.
Always use layered protection when working under a car. Never trust just a jack or a ramp. I worked ems for years and over the years and had to pull several young men from under vehicles. Bad way to go. Teach your sons.
Good idea. This is what I'm trying to figure out before I go buy a jack/stand kit. I have 2 rhino ramps but don't trust them 100. Think I could jack up the front center, use 2 jack stands and 2 ramps? Then lower the car & adjust stands until everything"s supporting some weight? Heck I'll even leave the jack too, if I can still get the work done.
@@John3one7 what I do is ride on the ramps, then put 2 stands on 2 side of main frame... extend them to meet height of car. It's ok if some slack. If a ramp fail, the stand will hold the weight. Then, I just put the jack where I have enough room to do the work.
Places car ramp with nothing underneath to prevent it from sliding- “yeah I don’t trust this shit”. That is user error. So you don’t trust yourself. I wouldn’t trust you either.. you literally just silently recorded
@@mckulla96wolf you got them all in your car. A MAT. Any rubber mat. Your tires are made of rubber, so I don’t see why a rubber mat won’t work…. So simple haha
I have the Scepter Pro ramps, the plastic ones and I've used them for years. You have to block the ramps from moving with a couple of bags of playground sand or a couple of pavers. The metal ramps skid on the concrete. The plastic ones just need a paver to keep from moving. You are pushing up an incline with heavy car with very little contact area on a smooth surface. Plus those ramps are really steep.
Secure those to, just like a jack place either a section of a old cut off tire underneath it or a rubber car mat. If near a wall use a load bar to keep in place.
I recently dropped my car on my hand guys please use the proper jack that is equivalent to the weight your jacking up and jack stand the correct weight, also take care of your stuff and inspect
It’s crazy how people trusted those red metal ramps for decades . My pops has some for years and before he discarded them I was looking at by the welds and I couldn’t believe my eyes how people trusted them for so many decades . I use 2 jacks plus 4 Jack stands and some 4x6 blocks I have laying around. Remember too that you tug on bolts and parts which might disturb your stands. Please be safe out there. As they say “the devil never sleeps”
@@Beau-Gus That's why you can't just rely on one thing to keep your car up, always put those jacks stands there and jack stands are not that expensive, you can get some really good quality ones for like $120 for a pair.
Those are the old fashioned steel ramps.. the new plastic ramps have more grip on the floor, and some have a longer taper for lower cars. Good trick is to measure the stop point of the ramp to the start , and place a block the same distance in front of the rear.. just in case
You have to hit them with a tiny bit more power so the weight is on the ramp, then it won't slide. If you pussy foot it, this will happen. Or lay down rubber mats.
If you crawl under it with it like that, the problem is not the car ramp. As for it sliding while going up it, I believe that was an operator error, not a problem with the ramp.
Lay a short board right at the bottom of the ramp so that there is weight on the ramp before the vehicle is all the way on it. Also this isn’t a problem for fwd vehicles
Should they start making them with a flat piece of metal in front of the ramp (a pre-ramp or extension of sorts) so the vehicle can drive up on that extension with , hopefully , no problems and since that extension is part of the ramp one shouldn't have a problem driving up the rest of the ramp . At least it sounds like it would work .
Bilateral ramps must be linked by a horizontal strip or bar and the inclines must adhere to the wheels here one is adherent and got on top the other wasn't it was slipping
This is likw jacking up a car on a fender, it breaking apart and being like "this is why i dont trust jacks"... Provide some backing, have a backup (or 2 or 3) in case they fail, use ramps that fit your vehicle well, and always inspect before getting under
This has got nothing to do with the ramps. Whilst I agree with others that this style is not particularly safe, the reason why they are sliding is because the vehicle is rear wheel drive, and effectively 'pushes' the ramps. A front wheel drive/4x4 would not do this on these ramps. A failure of the operator to understand the vehicle and conditions he is using the equipment in.
Not to mention there is nothing to prevent these sliding forward. My plastic/rubberized ones work great on rough concrete, but terrible on a shop floor. I made a wooden "H" by putting three 2x4's together, which sits flush with the back of my garage on one end and against the ramps on the other. Keeps them from sliding out when reversing in a front wheel drive.
Pick up a pair of RaceRamps. They’re lightweight and sturdy and they don’t slide like that. Steel ramps have always had this issue. I don’t trust them either.
Make your own ramp. Mine is 8 ton SOLID concrete steel block ramp weld it to the ground. Even earthquakes won't move it. Cost about $25000 but it's worth it.
I'm guessing this vehicle is rear wheel drive. If it is place the ramps on rubber since the front wheels aren't pulling itself onto the ramps/aren't pulling the ramps underneath itself. Their just being pushed forwards
ive never used a ramp without a mat. like i would get it if these ramps buckled or something but that's like saying you don't trust car jacks because you bent up you side skirt because you didn't use the pinch weld
The ramps are not the problem, the user is. Block them from sliding with a chock or a old piece of rubberized rug, which will also keep them from gouging the concrete. bg
I jack up the car majority of the time then put ramps under but steel ramps slide very easy my plastic rhino rams have anti skid stuff under and I drive up with ease
the main reason they don't make steep/high ramps anymore - some bumpers would just hit the ramps - and reinforced plastic ramps are safer than those steel ones - steel can get brittle ( rust for example) and just snap
Would tying a rope or cable to the ramp and then laying out said cable/rope along the tire tracks so the vehicle dives over the ropes/cables thus allowing the tires to hold it in place while still driving up the ramps . It seems like it wouldn't take an extreme amount of force to hold the ramps in place while the vehicle drives up the ramps .
Convert the Econoline to FWD !!!!! Fit some rubber pieces under the ramps, make a hole in the ground and fit a good bolt, use 2 legs of that elevator to stop the ramps, use the brain.
Ramps are safe if used properly slick concrete put down rubber mat or plywood or tie rope to front of each one leaving enough to lay down the length of your vehicle drive safely but work safely too.
These older metal ramps are taller than the plastic ramps, increasing the chance of excessive sliding. The ramps should slide a couple of inches when the tires are on top of the ramp to prevent running over. So, if you have these older metal ramps, please be careful.
@@craigwiess1656 a large marcedes sprinter or ford transit is approximately 1900kg whilst a midsize mercedes glc coupe is 2300kg , my current mercedes gle is about 2900kg
@@carbeastsm that's not a Transit, that's an E-series. Full frame about 6,900lbs depending on engine(4.6,5.4 v8, 6.8 v10 and 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke diesel) if it is the extended 14 passenger weight can hit 7,400lbs. 1900kg/4189lbs is less than the 3rd gen Honda Odyssey mini-van 4,400lbs.
How many people knew exactly what was going to happen😅 When I was a kid I tried that same thing and I realized that ramps won't work on concrete I was 8.
ramps are old...ramps likely not weighted for that veh., ramps should be placed on rubber pads to prevent slipping...but there are far better ramps now.
Ramps are basically designed for outdoor use, On a concrete floor they are dangerous but someone who knows what they're doing shouldn't have a problem.
That van looks too heavy to be using those lightweight ramps anyway. Need a properly rated hydraulic jack and some properly rated jackstands. Or pay a qualified technician with the right equipment and insurance
The ramps aren't the problem. The solution is not to be a dumbass.
😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣 they should've got a rolling start 🤣🤣🤣
Very insightful ty.
Also, they should have bought ramps with more weight or put something in front of them so they don’t slide.
So do you know the solution or did you just write that?
this is why I don't trust people. both the person in the video and the person recording the video could have warned the driver something was wrong. 🙄
bro i totally agree i was just thinking that
Thank you 😂
They already told him before but driver did it anyway for the video to happen 😂
Are you really this slow?
@-Sam69 yes , he's really that slow.
Exactly. Don't just stand there and watch it slip.
OF COURSE ITS GONA SLIDE ON CONCRETE....WAKE UP😂😂😂
Ok I'll use mud next time
I put a rubber mat underneath mine to keep it from sliding.
@@SirCavemaninthewestsilly you ever hear of rubber mats…
@@SirCavemaninthewestwhat they were supposed to say was it’s gonna slide on polished concrete, so it’s best to be used on broom finish concrete.
I took 2 rubber bungee cords and cut each one into 4 pieces. Then screwed the pieces to the ramps. Has worked for close to 10 years now.
Just put a rubber mat underneath. Improvise as a mechanic would.
Yes!!!! This comment should be number one. Exactly what you should do
Unfortunately nobody taking part in the filming of this video is a mechanic.
Ima be honest. We just kinda lifted the truck up until we could slide the ramps in.
Me to I have the same ramps and rubbers are bolted to mine
That would require using thier brain. Nobody tol them they have to so made a vid blaming the part instead
"Ramp companies hate him for this one trick...."
"What Ramp Companies WISH You Didn't Know!" #DIY #CarHack #TaylorSwift😂
Tie a rope on each ramp and let the car run over the rope as the van moves forward it will climb up the ramp and hold the rope down the rear wheels will also run over the rope and the ramp won’t slide forward .
That really is a great idea. I didn't think of doing something like that. My first thought was to bolt a crossways 2x4 to the floor so the damn ramps wont slide. I am going to try that idea in the morning. Thanks for the share.
Yeah but it’s easier to just bitch about it online
genius idea!
Those ramps look like they are made of egg carton material . I originally thought they would collapse .
They're solid steel. I own similar ramps.
@@JamesLPlummer not your wisest purchase I bet
@retrowatches1655 I own similar ramps as well, rusty looking steel things that were left behind by someone else at the place I live. Surprisingly stout, no problem holding up to weight the couple times I used them. I prefer a jack and jack stands though, so all the ramps do these days is hold my shop doors open.
I have a set too. They are strong and work just fine if they’re used properly.
Looks like it’s the drivers fault and not the ramps 😂they have other ramps that don’t start off steep
Always use layered protection when working under a car. Never trust just a jack or a ramp. I worked ems for years and over the years and had to pull several young men from under vehicles. Bad way to go. Teach your sons.
They all dead on arrival?
@@impactodelsurenterprise2440 yep.
a jack sure but ramps? just put the e brake on. ive never had a safety problem other than this but its easy to get them to stop sliding
put a wheel right next to you when under the vehicle.
Sometimes you just have to be smarter than the ramps.
I always use a jack stand with ramp PLUS my 3 ton jack, can't be too careful. You only have 1 life.
This is it for me too, lowered onto stands, but still always with some of the load on the Jack itself.
Good idea. This is what I'm trying to figure out before I go buy a jack/stand kit. I have 2 rhino ramps but don't trust them 100. Think I could jack up the front center, use 2 jack stands and 2 ramps? Then lower the car & adjust stands until everything"s supporting some weight? Heck I'll even leave the jack too, if I can still get the work done.
@@John3one7 what I do is ride on the ramps, then put 2 stands on 2 side of main frame... extend them to meet height of car. It's ok if some slack. If a ramp fail, the stand will hold the weight. Then, I just put the jack where I have enough room to do the work.
@@KennethT32505 if the vehicles rolls off the ramps it's toppling those jacks over if there's any slack.
@@chrishayes5755 That's what the parking brake and wheel chocks are for.
Places car ramp with nothing underneath to prevent it from sliding- “yeah I don’t trust this shit”. That is user error. So you don’t trust yourself. I wouldn’t trust you either.. you literally just silently recorded
what would be flat enough but also grippy enough to prevent something like this from happening, though?
@@mckulla96wolf you got them all in your car. A MAT. Any rubber mat. Your tires are made of rubber, so I don’t see why a rubber mat won’t work…. So simple haha
Those ramps are garbage, I remember seeing these when I was young. Never trusted those things
We made our own ramps out of solid wood. Ahhh the 80s.
Yep... But the spotter should have yelled to stop and repositioned them to try again. Usually takes a bunch of tries to get non driving wheels up.
I have the Scepter Pro ramps, the plastic ones and I've used them for years. You have to block the ramps from moving with a couple of bags of playground sand or a couple of pavers. The metal ramps skid on the concrete. The plastic ones just need a paver to keep from moving. You are pushing up an incline with heavy car with very little contact area on a smooth surface. Plus those ramps are really steep.
Ramps don’t kill people, dummy’s kill people
Secure those to, just like a jack place either a section of a old cut off tire underneath it or a rubber car mat. If near a wall use a load bar to keep in place.
I recently dropped my car on my hand guys please use the proper jack that is equivalent to the weight your jacking up and jack stand the correct weight, also take care of your stuff and inspect
Sorry to hear about your hand… thank you for dropping some wisdom though, hoping for a full recovery!
My 21 Toyota 4runner limited with full time AWD walks right up these, even on concrete..no slippage at all..
It’s crazy how people trusted those red metal ramps for decades . My pops has some for years and before he discarded them I was looking at by the welds and I couldn’t believe my eyes how people trusted them for so many decades . I use 2 jacks plus 4 Jack stands and some 4x6 blocks I have laying around. Remember too that you tug on bolts and parts which might disturb your stands. Please be safe out there. As they say “the devil never sleeps”
welds why would there be welds on stamped steel lol. i have ramp but mine was niot these mine have supports so they dont go flat
Ive never heard lf any stores of ramps collapsing. You know what i have heard all the time tho? Jacks and jack atands failing lol.
@@robmen1402well my ramps collapsed and ripped the front of my mustang off and that’s why I’m here.
@@Beau-Gus That's why you can't just rely on one thing to keep your car up, always put those jacks stands there and jack stands are not that expensive, you can get some really good quality ones for like $120 for a pair.
Thank you 😊
Those could use a little friction below, and a more sure-footed approach.
Those are the old fashioned steel ramps.. the new plastic ramps have more grip on the floor, and some have a longer taper for lower cars. Good trick is to measure the stop point of the ramp to the start , and place a block the same distance in front of the rear.. just in case
You have to hit them with a tiny bit more power so the weight is on the ramp, then it won't slide.
If you pussy foot it, this will happen.
Or lay down rubber mats.
I do believe you have exceeded the weight limit of those little ramps as well
If you crawl under it with it like that, the problem is not the car ramp. As for it sliding while going up it, I believe that was an operator error, not a problem with the ramp.
I cut 2, 2x4s to fit against the wall and the ramp, ramps do not move, and the boards easily removed and out of the way
Lay a short board right at the bottom of the ramp so that there is weight on the ramp before the vehicle is all the way on it. Also this isn’t a problem for fwd vehicles
I used a thick rubber mat under my ramps for traction and it worked well for me.
Should they start making them with a flat piece of metal in front of the ramp (a pre-ramp or extension of sorts) so the vehicle can drive up on that extension with , hopefully , no problems and since that extension is part of the ramp one shouldn't have a problem driving up the rest of the ramp . At least it sounds like it would work .
I would brace them ramps. Looks like they can collapse
You where saved. Would NEVER use China Stamped Ramps with that heavy ass Van.....DOH.
Puts metal ramps on slick floor. And wonders why it's not getting traction... 😂
definitely been using ramps at my own risk 🤭😅
Use rubber mats under ramps. Extra expense but worth it.
Bilateral ramps must be linked by a horizontal strip or bar and the inclines must adhere to the wheels here one is adherent and got on top the other wasn't it was slipping
This is why I don’t trust idiots.
NEVER use these ramps on a solid floor like this! These ramps require blocking from a garage door threshold entrance to prevent them from moving.
This is likw jacking up a car on a fender, it breaking apart and being like "this is why i dont trust jacks"... Provide some backing, have a backup (or 2 or 3) in case they fail, use ramps that fit your vehicle well, and always inspect before getting under
This has got nothing to do with the ramps. Whilst I agree with others that this style is not particularly safe, the reason why they are sliding is because the vehicle is rear wheel drive, and effectively 'pushes' the ramps. A front wheel drive/4x4 would not do this on these ramps.
A failure of the operator to understand the vehicle and conditions he is using the equipment in.
Not to mention there is nothing to prevent these sliding forward. My plastic/rubberized ones work great on rough concrete, but terrible on a shop floor. I made a wooden "H" by putting three 2x4's together, which sits flush with the back of my garage on one end and against the ramps on the other. Keeps them from sliding out when reversing in a front wheel drive.
Build wooden ramps theyre much safer. Few videos on youtube of some safe smart designs
Lol. Ive always used ramps and have never had issues. The smooth concrete doesnt help either.😂
Never had a problem with ramps.
Pick up a pair of RaceRamps. They’re lightweight and sturdy and they don’t slide like that. Steel ramps have always had this issue. I don’t trust them either.
My issue with ramps is they never put my car high enough then what I want, This kinda is the ramps problem and my work space
Make your own ramp. Mine is 8 ton SOLID concrete steel block ramp weld it to the ground. Even earthquakes won't move it. Cost about $25000 but it's worth it.
I use ramps just like this, but then again the car I put on them barely weighs 3000 pounds
Especially those metal ones, they collapse.
Damn, good to know! I've seen the plastic ones crack and fall to pieces basically. I heard of people swearing by the metal, but that makes sense.
Wood. Get a couple of 2x10s.
I'm sure you get the rest.
@@markchidester6239how does the wood help other than for blocks?
I'm guessing this vehicle is rear wheel drive. If it is place the ramps on rubber since the front wheels aren't pulling itself onto the ramps/aren't pulling the ramps underneath itself. Their just being pushed forwards
Put cardboard or a piece of carpet underneath. But I’d be more worried about the fact that they’re bending.
ive never used a ramp without a mat. like i would get it if these ramps buckled or something but that's like saying you don't trust car jacks because you bent up you side skirt because you didn't use the pinch weld
The ramps are not the problem, the user is. Block them from sliding with a chock or a old piece of rubberized rug, which will also keep them from gouging the concrete. bg
I sold all my ramps for scrap
Or, you could kick the ramp a little so it grabs under the tire. Just a thought.
I jack up the car majority of the time then put ramps under but steel ramps slide very easy my plastic rhino rams have anti skid stuff under and I drive up with ease
the main reason they don't make steep/high ramps anymore - some bumpers would just hit the ramps - and reinforced plastic ramps are safer than those steel ones - steel can get brittle ( rust for example) and just snap
Only happens on rear wheel drives unless you are backing up the ramps using front wheel drive .
This is why I don't trust mechanics (insert whatever industry this is if not mechanics). Can't even use their tools properly.
I had some old one collapse on me. Luckily, it was an SUV
Would tying a rope or cable to the ramp and then laying out said cable/rope along the tire tracks so the vehicle dives over the ropes/cables thus allowing the tires to hold it in place while still driving up the ramps . It seems like it wouldn't take an extreme amount of force to hold the ramps in place while the vehicle drives up the ramps .
If your ramps have holes on the incline you might be able to use the part of the cargo strap without the ratchet so hook it through one of the holes .
Chuck the ramps 😆😂
Convert the Econoline to FWD !!!!! Fit some rubber pieces under the ramps, make a hole in the ground and fit a good bolt, use 2 legs of that elevator to stop the ramps, use the brain.
You have to get a running start and hit them ramps doing about 25 mph
You've got to be smarter than the ramps
Building ramps from wood is much better. You can build stair ramps out of 2x6’s for free if you can find scrap.
No thanks 😂😂😂😂
I bought some plastic ramps with rubber feet. Very rarely a problem.
Its not to say that they wont or dont skid away, its quite rare though.
That's why I don't like using them alone but I do trust them if set up right
Ramps are safe if used properly slick concrete put down rubber mat or plywood or tie rope to front of each one leaving enough to lay down the length of your vehicle drive safely but work safely too.
I don’t trust them either! But not for this reason
These older metal ramps are taller than the plastic ramps, increasing the chance of excessive sliding. The ramps should slide a couple of inches when the tires are on top of the ramp to prevent running over. So, if you have these older metal ramps, please be careful.
He couldn't find a more rusted ramps from the 1970s
A towel, mat, rug or padding will prevent this
The van is too light, ramps would be good for heavier vehicles like suvs and pickups
You do realize vans are just as heavy as SUVs, surprised those ramps didn't collapse
@@craigwiess1656 a large marcedes sprinter or ford transit is approximately 1900kg whilst a midsize mercedes glc coupe is 2300kg , my current mercedes gle is about 2900kg
@@carbeastsm that's not a Transit, that's an E-series. Full frame about 6,900lbs depending on engine(4.6,5.4 v8, 6.8 v10 and 7.3 or 6.0 powerstroke diesel) if it is the extended 14 passenger weight can hit 7,400lbs. 1900kg/4189lbs is less than the 3rd gen Honda Odyssey mini-van 4,400lbs.
The driver doesn't hear that thing moving? The guy recording doesn't tell him? Clickbait.
Too much self smarting going on in this vid
They walk among us!
Put some floor mats underneath the ramps so they won't slide
A wedge under that might have stopped it from advancing..
These are the kind of mechanics that charge you $100 for an oil change.
$500 minimum, they know what it's worth😅
DRRRRRRR Hell....what a surprise
I'm guessing whatever YOU use will be dangerous
When you dont know physics
EXACTLY!!
How many people knew exactly what was going to happen😅 When I was a kid I tried that same thing and I realized that ramps won't work on concrete I was 8.
Gotta secure the footing first 🙈
There's so many easy things you can do
You don't have a floor mat like for a front door you could just put that under the ramp
Put the ramps on a chunk of carpet. Fuzzy side down
You just have to be smarter than the ramps.
If is begins to slide, STOP
It's much easier to jack 1 side up and place ramps under 1 by 1.....
User error 😂
How?
ramps are old...ramps likely not weighted for that veh., ramps should be placed on rubber pads to prevent slipping...but there are far better ramps now.
Ramps are basically designed for outdoor use, On a concrete floor they are dangerous but someone who knows what they're doing shouldn't have a problem.
They work fine, but why would you use the on the smooth surface???
Unclear, this whole thing wasn’t my idea.
I put a stopper of some kind or just simply hold it with my foot while someone else pulls on.
Boyd you’re using old rusty ramps that will slide on a smooth surface with a heavy as van what did you think would happen
The problem is The license plate. New Jersey. Lol
😂
That van looks too heavy to be
using those lightweight ramps anyway. Need a properly rated
hydraulic jack and some properly
rated jackstands. Or pay a qualified
technician with the right equipment
and insurance
Literally putting it on ramps while driving between the hoist posts…. Use the hoist
Yeah, you can't do it that way. Get a little head start and coast up them ramps,obviously
I saw the most genius thing the other day and my neighbor used a sidewalk curb as a car jack lol
My father always had a collection of heavy oak blocks on top of his jack stands
This is a competency issue not a product issue. More training required!
That left ramp said nope not today
That’s why I got rid of mine exactly like that rather get the modern ones