Which Brand of Dog Ramp to choose?
The Pet Gear Tri Fold dog ramp is made from a strong black plastic structure with a brown anti slip surface. It weighs 16lbs (approximately 7kg) and only holds a capacity of 120lbs (approximately 50kg), whilst the manufacturers claim higher than this we have had instances where these ramps have snapped in half when heavier dogs have used this ramp.
This dog ramp for is 71" in length so it is a good ramp for the higher backed vehicles like the 4 x 4's but please pay attention to the revised lowered weight capacities as this ramp does have a tendency to bounce and flex with the heavier dogs which is the main disadvantage with this product especially if you have a slightly nervous dog.
If you require a stronger, lighter and more stable dog ramp then we can highly recommend the new Solvit Bi Fold dog ramp. It is the world's lightest ramp and weighs an amazing 10lbs (4kg) yet still holds over 200lbs (90kg). Although it is lighter the design of this ramp means that it is a lot more stable and is suitable to fit onto any vehicles with a bumper height of up to 25" from the ground.
The great thing about this ramp is although it is the lightest ramp available it does not bend or flex and we have had a fantastic response to this dog ramp since its recent release. Solvit produce premium dog ramps of a quality that is higher than the other brands and therefore they confidently can give a 1 year no quibble warranty on their products.
One major difference between Solvit dog ramps and other brands is that they have the best locating system so that when a dog ramp is fitted to the bumper you can be sure that they don't slide or move when your dog is on it. On the underside of the ramp are two large rubber grippers and these grip your bumper ensuring that the ramp is very stable, no other brands have this unique system and we have had feedback on the PetGear ramps that they do move which is why many of the PetGear ramps have additional tethers to try to stabilise the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp where this locates with the ground there are two large rubber grippers also and this helps to keep the ramp from moving even on uneven ground. All the Solvit ramps use this unique locating system and it really a very significant feature that ensures that your pet can traverse the ramp with confidence and safety.
This dog ramp for is 71" in length so it is a good ramp for the higher backed vehicles like the 4 x 4's but please pay attention to the revised lowered weight capacities as this ramp does have a tendency to bounce and flex with the heavier dogs which is the main disadvantage with this product especially if you have a slightly nervous dog.
If you require a stronger, lighter and more stable dog ramp then we can highly recommend the new Solvit Bi Fold dog ramp. It is the world's lightest ramp and weighs an amazing 10lbs (4kg) yet still holds over 200lbs (90kg). Although it is lighter the design of this ramp means that it is a lot more stable and is suitable to fit onto any vehicles with a bumper height of up to 25" from the ground.
The great thing about this ramp is although it is the lightest ramp available it does not bend or flex and we have had a fantastic response to this dog ramp since its recent release. Solvit produce premium dog ramps of a quality that is higher than the other brands and therefore they confidently can give a 1 year no quibble warranty on their products.
One major difference between Solvit dog ramps and other brands is that they have the best locating system so that when a dog ramp is fitted to the bumper you can be sure that they don't slide or move when your dog is on it. On the underside of the ramp are two large rubber grippers and these grip your bumper ensuring that the ramp is very stable, no other brands have this unique system and we have had feedback on the PetGear ramps that they do move which is why many of the PetGear ramps have additional tethers to try to stabilise the ramp. At the bottom of the ramp where this locates with the ground there are two large rubber grippers also and this helps to keep the ramp from moving even on uneven ground. All the Solvit ramps use this unique locating system and it really a very significant feature that ensures that your pet can traverse the ramp with confidence and safety.
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