What keeps the ramp from slipping back off the steps and the wheel chair falling down?
1370756
I bought this ramp for wheeling my 250lb mother in law in and out. The lip that rests on the step is about 2-1/2" long and angled steeper than the ramp so the lip actually dig in as weight is applied onto the ramp. Slipping is not an issue. We love the ramp. My little wife uses it alone to transport mom. I highly recommend this product. We live in Alaska, and carry it out of broom closet when needed.
1370757
The weight of the ramp itself seems to keep it in place. We've had one in place for at least 6 months and have never had an issue. Our doorsill upon which it rests does have several ridges and that may also help.
1370758
HI Steve. This works very well. We had a guest speaker in a wheel chair for a graduation and the ramp has a kind of ledge on the top of it that sat on the stage. It would set on whatever else you put it on - steps into a house, etc - I would say very worth the purchase and safe. It's also a good heavy (but can be moved with one strong person) weight so not flimsy or anything. Hope it works for you!
1370759
there are two heavy metal pins that attach at the top of the landing, our landing is concrete so we drilled right into it and put in the pins, the ramp has been up for almost a year now and we haven't had a problem
1370760
They provide pins to fasten the ramp to the top of step. I have never had them move and so never use the pins. This may be to the fact that I always push wheelchair with someone in it so there is about 400 pounds on the ramp. This may be an issue if you self propel your wheelchair hence the pins. http://www.pviramps.com
2167538
yes, it's detached. Unless you glue them together, it always comes off the ramp when moved.
1016605
I have not had any issues. The rubberized feet rested nicely and there was no sliding or slippage on the floor.
272761
Nine out of 10 times I'd say you'd need something catching an edge of a wheel to keep it from sliding on to the floor. It's not really free-standing once folded.
103694
I have two German shepherds who use the ramp regularly and we have never had a slip. There is a rubbery non slip surface that "sticks" to the back of the SUV, and similar on the base where it rests on the ground. We have used it on a number of road surfaces and it has been fine. The only thing that I am careful of is to make sure that it is lever across the back of the SUV so that it doesn't wobble when my girls use it.
860541
I don't have steps in my home, but this is what I found on the website: "No, Roomba will not fall down steps or stairs. Roomba has intelligent Cliff Sensors that detect edges and tell Roomba to avoid them. However, there may be situations where the cliff-avoidance system is less effective. Some of these situations include: Rounded stair edges. Slippery surfaces. Clogged Cliff Sensors due to external dirt. If Roomba is not sensing an edge, inspect the Cliff Sensors for dirt. Do this by first emptying the Vacuum Bin and placing Roomba upside down on a flat surface. Visually inspect the four Cliff Sensors under the bumper and clean them out with compressed air. If the Sensors are clean and work in other areas of the house, then it will be necessary to add a physical barrier (or a Virtual Wall) across the problem area to prevent the Roomba from accessing it." You can also use a lighthouse to create an invisible wall for Roomba to not enter.
1615560
There is one leveler and one chock wedge to keep camper from rolling. Used it last month, works great.
1309481
Sorry, I've been out of town. There is a tiny metal "clip" in an indentation near the end of each wheel. Carefully remove the clip, then push the wheel into the hole, and replace the clip, which keeps the wheel from falling off. Hope that helps.
1093558
It is a telescoping ramp that is completely adjustable, lengthwise. I would try a rubber stopper like what you use to protect floors from furniture to keep it from sliding. That is only a guess because I only use it in my van.
105998
I've set up mine as a barrier to keep my 17-mo old from going up and down stairs--to stay out of it instead of in! Works really well!
1224074
I've bought two if these chairs and have never had a problem with a wheel falling off. Are you sure you installed them correctly, pushing them firmly into place so that you hear a "click"?
2012314
It would depend on the height and width of the steps. Also we found that the ramps are a bit narrow for a regular wheel chair that has the front wheels that are not in line with the back.
163194
The locking mechanism appears to be made of some type of composite plastic that locks down into a channel of "grooves / teeth." Once you lock down the levers into the channel, it stays put. I'm a hefty fellow and when I sit in it in ANY position after locking it down, I can move around and push on the back and it does not come loose or slip. Other chairs just crimp down on a tube and start sliding when pressure is applied but these chairs actually work. Hope this helps.
1475887
Go to the pet store and buy 2 bags of aquarium rock and pour it into the rails (they have caps to close it) fill as much as you could and this will prevent the stairs from moving.
1900834
Initially I had the same problem. I turned the base upside down and straddled it to give myself maximum downward pressure on the caster. I put a very small amount of liquid dish soap on the end of the caster and I was able to rock the caster side to side until it slipped into position. My wife loves the chair--hope this help you. Best wishes.
276496
1. Be sure the rubber foot cups have the flat side down -- this will help level the unit and minimize sliding. 2 - tale legs apart and reassemble tightly. 3 - use unit on a flat surface using a firm chair (like a kitchen chair). Past all that I don't know.
815866
Pretty sure there is something rubber to keep it from slipping. It should not scratch furniture. It is pretty stable when turning our TV.