The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:46 pm**

Hello all I am looking into taking a mini digger into my VW Lt 35 MWB High top how easy is it and also where can I buy suitable ramps as not sure about using Timber boards,

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:14 pm**

I can get a micro into my MWB Iveco Daily so the Kubota will fit in the VW easily just be careful how you drive if you have no anchoring points. Scaffold boards are ropey although I've used them before I wouldn't do it again. A local trailer manufacturer would be able to knock some ramps up for you or could easily adapt some trailer ones for you. As long as there's a lug fitted in the van to stop them slipping out then it'll be fine.

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:11 pm**

Been quoted Â£400.00 for pair of ramps 2 tonne loading 2.5m long what do you think ?

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:15 pm**

Inc vat thats about right.

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:58 pm**

are the ramps ally or steel?
the steel ones can add a fair bit of weight
sounds fairly cheap from this neck of the woods
LLL

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:04 pm**

Allly luton, just a bit nervy about doing it for the first time as the van is still shiny, also bit of a lay out but i think it will save in the long run.

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 7:12 pm**

Fair price for 2 ton ramps. If ally they will bend a little under 1.5t though.

It will fit in though for sure

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:47 pm**

Strap the bloody thing down when in the van for gods sake! (Please!)

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:50 pm**

local patios and driveways wrote:Fair price for 2 ton ramps. If ally they will bend a little under 1.5t though.

It will fit in though for sure

My ramps are made off ally. to take 3ton machine,had them 9 years ,not moved or bent at all, steel is to heavy MSH

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:16 pm**

I have 2t ramps from ramp people, they have bent from using 1.5t not broken just bent, have a set of 4t ramps but one flew off the truck on motorway and under arctic... That ruined it a bit, was very lucky no one got killed

Posted: **Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:21 pm**

I had the steel tailgate of a bedford tk fall off and smash up a car behind me
conveniently i was 18 just passed my test and it was outside the commercial MOT centre in leighton buzzard
the taco was just a thick black line :O
my boss at the time smoothed it over ,but i recall working saturdays free for a long time
(well till my next prang)
LLL

Posted: **Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:47 pm**

when my dad got his navara king cab picked it up i followed him home in my then L200 and going along the dual carriage way next thing the load liner flew out sumersaulted and land on my windscreen and bonnet enclosing me in it, que emergency stop slightly moist under crackers and a relieved father that it was me not some granny.

Posted: **Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:32 am**

Numpty YTS fitter at the garage forgot to screw/bolt the liner down?

Posted: **Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:31 am**

Deed has been done yesterday picked up the ramps, off to plant hire then gingerly backed a shiney new 008 into the Lt plenty of room then strapped her down, getting it off no problem thanks for all the advice happy Christmas to you all

Posted: **Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:15 am**

Dave_L wrote:Numpty YTS fitter at the garage forgot to screw/bolt the liner down?

yeah has self tapers to hold it down they were all started in the plastic but not driven home... they replaced it and i think threw in a free service

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