Modified Trailer is Better than Ever

I don't normally mention names here, to protect the innocent (and those that think they are) but I have permission to give credit where credit is due. Lance Cabinet is a design/builder of high-end cabinetry here in the metro St. Louis area. Jim Lance is the "wood master" and his wife handles the business side. I am proud to also call them my friends.

I hesitate to say this in a public forum - Jim's head will get even bigger - but he is an incredible talent. He is able to visualize something and then turn it into reality with phenomenal craftsmanship in such a short period of time, one might think he has done that particular thing a million times. More often than not, it's a one-of-a-kind.

My new trailer has a 5' dovetail and then 5' flip-up ramps on the end. That makes for a rather steep incline going from the ground up to the 38" high main deck. Pick-up trucks, SUVs and bobcats have no problem. But low sitting cars 'bottom' out both at the front end when first getting on the ramp and then later in the middle when the front wheels are on the deck but the rear tires are still on the ramps. Not any more thanks to Jim!




He went from 'design' to 'done' in about an hour. Probably the slickest part of these is that they store INSIDE the existing ramps when not in use thus not taking up any space. Another feature, hard to see in this picture, is they actually lock into the bottom rung of the existing ramp so as to hold the ramp down (they are spring loaded) when in the extended position. This also prevents them from being 'spit' out as the car accelerates onto the trailer. He even put sandpaper strips across the top for anti-skid in wet weather.

These extensions add 39" to the overall length so the ramp area is more than 13' long - more than enough for even little cars. They work fantastic! And the price; well I can't go there, but it was 'such a deal!' If only they were green.

Lance Cabinets for all your custom woodwork! And great friends too!