[Steven Biggs]

Does anyone use a ramp for wheeling there trolley , sack truck in and out of the back of the van . Just trying to make life a bit easier .

[P @ F]

Is trolly your choice or does the work dictate that you need one , i know it does for some peoples work , i have done trolly ,backpack and van mount , i had a van mount from day 1 but have tried them all , my point is that if you want to make life easier then van mount is the way to go without fail .

[Plankton]

I would assume that people read before they reply, some comments are totally patronizing.

[Steven Biggs]

We have a van mount with a fixed in reel . We also have a trolly . One takes the trolly , the other. Works the fixed reel . The best wY with our work . Just trying to make it a bit easier than lifting. The trolly in and out .

[Plankton]

https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Double-Ended-Steel-Loading-Ramp-500lbs-Heavy-Duty-Steel-Wheelbarrows-Bikes/
I will probably need something for the pw but above might be a bit narrow.

[M & C Window Cleaning]

Have you considered a lighter trolley.  I’m using a modified PF trolley that I can lift in and out of my vehicle with one hand. Minus the barrel of course. Just an idea you could try if you can get your hands on a second hand one. Pneumatic tyres, backpack pump, 7ah battery and a switch or cheap PWM controller off eBay. Makes it really light. Half the weight that they come supplied. Tyres are cheap. I just keep a spare on board in case I get a flat. It’s worked great for me for the last couple of years.

[Den68]

We have a van mount with a fixed in reel . We also have a trolly . One takes the trolly , the other. Works the fixed reel . The best wY with our work . Just trying to make it a bit easier than lifting. The trolly in and out .

I have the same setup my son now uses a pure freedom nano only weighs 12kg without container, expensive but a great bit of kit.

[andyM]

A ramp sounds more hassle than it's worth to be honest.
For example the recommended ramp angle for a wheelchair is 1:12, so for every 1 inch in height it should be 12 inches in length, so it would be fairly large and accommodate quite a bit of room in your van.
You could make your ramp steeper than that but it could be hard work wheeling the trolley up and into the van.
Personally I would just remove the barrel and lift the trolley in and out

[dazmond]

i use a GARDINERS V3 backpack on a lightweight fold away trolley.no need for a ramp which TBH would be more of a faff IMO.

[nathankaye]

How many times a day is it needing to be lifted in and out for it to become a hassle to warrant thinking of ramps. I agree with the above threads, is sound like more faff thats not needed. If its becoming that much of a problem can you upgrade to a 2 man system?

[Plankton]

Only you know if you need it or not. I was hoping to get one of these bike or dog ramps and just slide it under a pallet that the equipment will be sitting on top of. It's easy to hurt your back lifting a trolley system in and out the van if your not careful but as above you should remove the container.

[dai]

It's a few years ago now I decided to stop using two vehicles, I carry my trolley in a purpose-built trailer, it carries 14 x25ltr containers and has a drop-down ramp. My trolley travels upright. My DIY trolley carries two x25ltr containers, been using the same one for 14 years with the odd mod here and there, I'm on my second varistream and still using the original Surflow pump.
Of course, it has a built on hose reel and twin pole carriers.

[Spruce]

It's a few years ago now I decided to stop using two vehicles, I carry my trolley in a purpose-built trailer, it carries 14 x25ltr containers and has a drop-down ramp. My trolley travels upright. My DIY trolley carries two x25ltr containers, been using the same one for 14 years with the odd mod here and there, I'm on my second varistream and still using the original Surflow pump.
Of course, it has a built on hose reel and twin pole carriers.

Hello Dia,
Nice to see you are still at the proverbial rockface.  And its good to know our Shurflo pumps still have a lot of life left in them. One is now 10 years old.
But while they still work the spare I have in my office is just gathering dust.

I don't think the issue is with trolleys that have removeable 25 liter plastic containers as much as the bigger trolleys.
Brodex used to do a fixed 50 liter tank and Xline a 45 liter trolley. Those would be a nightmare getting into the van without a ramp if you miscalculated the filling of them.

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[Richard Stevenson]

Golfers use a ramp to put there kit into there car, this maybe a good starting point.

[CleanClear]

If you need ramps i think a good starting point maybe a taxi breakers, as they all wheelchair compliant and have them.

[dai]

It's a few years ago now I decided to stop using two vehicles, I carry my trolley in a purpose-built trailer, it carries 14 x25ltr containers and has a drop-down ramp. My trolley travels upright. My DIY trolley carries two x25ltr containers, been using the same one for 14 years with the odd mod here and there, I'm on my second varistream and still using the original Surflow pump.
Of course, it has a built on hose reel and twin pole carriers.

I push mine up the ramp fully loaded, you need to take a bit of a run at it though.
Hello Dia,
Nice to see you are still at the proverbial rockface.  And its good to know our Shurflo pumps still have a lot of life left in them. One is now 10 years old.
But while they still work the spare I have in my office is just gathering dust.

I don't think the issue is with trolleys that have removeable 25 liter plastic containers as much as the bigger trolleys.
Brodex used to do a fixed 50 liter tank and Xline a 45 liter trolley. Those would be a nightmare getting into the van without a ramp if you miscalculated the filling of them.

.