Wheel Chair Ramp for under $100.00

[@dirtyirvin]

This is a great video. No long cheap introduction, to the point, no music and an idea that is awesome. This is what a DIY KZbin video should be. I will see if i can make a ramp just like this for my mom (Parkinson's). Thanks!

[@ricknase7724]

What a good practical idea! I am moved by your resourcefulness and resiliency in coping with ALS...You are a gift to this world.

[@racksonable]

I’m having some health issues with my joints, but we had a family trip planned for New York City. This kzbin.infoUgkxuxJwamLFanm476LC5WPeTouyyU1GXomC was perfect! It’s lightweight enough that my friend could carry it up or down stairs when we needed to. (I can walk very short distances) It was comfortable for me to sit in, I would say if you’re super tall it might be a little cramped. I’m 5’1” and the foot rests were the perfect height. This may not be the best one for long term use, you get what you pay for, but for something that fits our budget that gives me accessibility while we deal with my health this was amazing.

[@ThumpDr]

Fred; your solution is my salvation. I thought about your method but your way of joining the parts is pure genius. I have a large mobility scooter and this will be perfect for it. Bless you.

[@hhopowerboy]

ThumpDr I'm glad it helps. Thank you for your kind words God bless you too.

[@EllenJohn4]

Thank you, Fred! I will be making this today for my husband! Bless you and your wife.

[@GodsMan500]

I'm in the process of building one right now. I have home-made drawers in the back of my SUV, so I needed to get the ramps to attach to the drawer unit itself. I decided to use French Cleats. One half of the cleats I have attached to the drawer faces, and the other half to the 2x4s. Works great. Instead of running the side straps all along the length of the three pieces of ply, I just put the straps near each joint, including the middle. So three across for each joint. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@sebasxtianxDpit]

Thank you so much, I have a tool cart as a handyman and my back hurts really bad at the point of no walking good, I'm young and I shouldn't be like this, I saw many ramps but the prices are too high for what I really need, thank you for this build, it will help me to keep my back healthy

[@christinaferreira8594]

You don’t know how much this will help me and many others! Thank you so much!

[@humbertogarcia7317]

Smart, innovative, caring, and budget smart! Thanks for sharing. Gracias, Humberto

[@jehurley17]

Thank you for posting this video. I was able to replicate your design using the materials you suggested and Home Depot. Total cost $80 and about an hour's work to have a great fully functional ramp. Thank You again!

[@furbabymom3159]

So how do you apply the ratchet straps. Just screw it on? Do you tighten it?

[@beej25m]

@@furbabymom3159 He screwed them on all the way down the length of the plywood. Hope it works good for you.

[@hhopowerboy]

the 2x4 are a few inches shorter than 8 ft. to alow the plywood to feather out to nothing at the bottom. yes the Rachel strap holds the plywood nicely in place and the 2x4 never have moved on me inspite the fact that I often use it in winter fish hard packed snow or ice, I have thought of screwing a piece of sheet metal at the end of the 2x4s to alow it to bite into the snow pack for added security, but like I said the have never moved on me.

[@deniseguillemette940]

Fred Dueck q

[@CrazieFrogz]

Thank you so much

[@johnnymacnyc]

You are a pretty amazing guy Don. I hope you hear that often - and not just from your wife. I'm looking for a solution for my own mobility scooter and although I know it's no longer an option for me to start a project at a hardware store and then start cutting and banging and drilling and screwing around - at least I have an understanding of what needs to get done now. I wish you and your wife all the luck and strength in the world.

[@jennymacdownunder]

Thank you so much for sharing this video, It is very helpful for me. Mobility equipment is very expensive.

[@what5579]

THANK YOU!!!!!! You are an answer to prayer!! I'm so sorry about your wife, you are in my prayers.

[@hhopowerboy]

Freedom Lover, Thank for your Ki d words.

[@margaretcabral535]

great idea for much less money then a high priced ramp Thank You

[@applemonkey_1874]

going to use this for my work van to save my back when taking out my mobile took box thats about 120 lbs.iv been messing my back up a lot lately and this idea is brilliant

[@pecospaulYT]

Wonderful presentation. I need to build a ramp and this gives me some insightful ideas. PL , Artesia, NM

[@doddski1235]

Thank you so much very helpful video regards Alan from UK

[@phoenixtalon13]

Thank you for sharing such a wonderful idea and example.

[@billeakins7097]

Thanks great idea this means I can go up the cottage and get a round

[@sweetrosepraysforyou]

Nicely done. Thank you.

[@GulliversMom]

Love it! Thanks for sharing

[@dogsmumm]

Ingenious! Thanks.

[@judigottfried6964]

Thank you for posting is very informative video!

[@tafthammer5060]

That was genius sir. Thanks!

[@paulakelly4498]

I wish I would have seen this video before I ordered the iron gate .

[@stampedelady]

wish i could find someone to build one for my van.. there is no one here to help aged people.. and i sure need one of these..

[@labriere2]

Thanks for the great video.

[@Apoind1]

good job! loved your ideas

[@brianamaro4859]

This is brilliant!

[@stellstate6170]

Thanks , u the man !!!!

[@ReginaPorter]

thank you for sharing

[@jim-dianeautry2643]

Thanks for an informative video.

[@richardengel1058]

Do the back seats need to be down? Looks like a great idea. What weight scooter can it hold?

[@hhopowerboy]

Yes we folded the back seats down. My wife's wheelchair weighs around 160 lbs.

[@DrTazMage]

what are the exact measurements of the plywood and 2x4s? Great video btw! :)

[@evafjellander]

Thank you!

[@maryfarmer7227]

That's great and cheap for an able bodied person but a cripple in a chair can't do all of that. You have to be able to pull that ramp out and back up, then drive up it etc... The ramp is too narrow to back a chair down. I have years of experience and flipping chairs over.

[@hhopowerboy]

Well yes the situations vary greatly, in our case the disabled person did not need to handle the the ramp nor load the wheelchair. The ramp has served us well for a couple years, we have never been close to flipping the wheelchair. So each situation is unique.

[@davidhine6758]

I like this, can u tell me what kind of wheelchair this is too?

[@hhopowerboy]

Hi thanks for your interest. The wheel chair is a Jet3 Ultra bought at marcs mobility. I would recommend them their service is excellent, they sell almost brand new ones for almost 1/2 price of new and shipping is included in the price. Here is their web site. www.marcsmobility.com/

[@SS-ts4gr]

Thank you

[@fivebayhaven94]

Your a good Man.......Thanks

[@menofairy]

great idea

[@_luv2_402]

I know you posted a long time ago, but in case you get updates, I wanted to thank you for your video. I became disabled and though I made my own ramp too, I have struggled with its weight and storage in the car next to my mobility scooter (I cannot lift or bend over much). Because of this, I rarely leave the house alone...which means I rarely leave the house period. Separating the ramp into pieces solves the weight problem, and I also love the use of the ratchet straps to attach to the car for stability. I'm looking forward to constructing this ramp soon and getting a bit more freedom. My heart goes out to you and your wife for all you have been through. Please know your thoughtfulness and support of your wife touched me deeply and your ingenuity and willingness to share what you made will also help many others who can't afford what the market has to offer.

[@mrfrog3350]

This looks like it works very well.I have some design ideas I would like to share with anyone who is interested in loading systems for scooters.

[@hhopowerboy]

Mr Frog. I would love to see what you have to show if you don't mind sharing. email me at [e-mail]

[@rogerdodger275]

me too, please share! [e-mail]

[@johnhancock3051]

could you send me your email address?

[@Castleberry5]

Skitty Cat 💜 I Love this nice conversation,

[@raymathis2599]

Thanks for the video. Built same for $60. Home Depot made all the cuts, took me about 2 hours to bolt up and test. Good to go.

[@simonsnaplick895]

I made one using your design. It worked great. Thanks, Fred.

[@slyfox8953]

Hi Simon! Do you mind sharing a picture with us? I’m doing a story on the rising cost of products needed by wheelchair and disabled persons and have a section for each one on how to do it on a budget. I’d love to use photos of yours and them in the article! Please reply to this comment ASAP and then we can exchange contact information afterwards!

[@simonsnaplick895]

@@slyfox8953 Sorry, the ramp and wheelchair are long gone.

[@marie55hurst41]

thank you so much for sharing this idea. I recently got a motorized wheelchair, and couldn't afford a ramp. my husband saw your video,and said he can make it. thank you!

[@TomSawyerPainting]

Im sure your wife appreciates everything you do for her.

[@purrrple_luver3104]

I'm so grateful for your video! Thank you so much for taking the time in making this video. My mother has Multiple Sclerosis (MS). She has a power wheel chair but I had no way of transporting it. One of our Grandchildren had an sports event coming up at a large arena out of town. She really wanted to go. I started searching online and stumbled apon your video. My husband and I made this a couples project! We had fun, had mistakes, and learned alot, as we aren't even close to being carpenters. ;) We completed the ramp just in time for our Granddaughter's event and the ramp worked perfectly. My husband was not able to go due to his work so I set up the ramp myself and maneuvered the wheelchair with no problems at all! And my Mother was tickled to death and so excited to be able to go to this event! Now future events will be a breeze and I'll have one happy Mama! Again, THANK YOU FRED❣️

[@hhopowerboy]

Renee Veatch that is so wonderful to hear. I'm glad it worked out for you. I ended up sticking some grip tape on the plywood for better traction. Sometimes if it was drizzling or raining while loading the plywood got a bit slippery, that made a huge difference. All the best there and God Bless.

[@purrrple_luver3104]

Fred Dueck Yes, that's exactly what my husband did for better traction! It works great! Blessings to your family and Merry Christmas!

[@sueellenblubaugh934]

Your a wonderful husband.

[@donkarabelnikoff5395]

Fred Dueck, you are a kind and thoughtful man for sharing your ingenious and affordable solution. For some, you solved an insurmountable problem. Without the mobility your solution gives, too many suffer too much. I had the good fortune to buy a steel carrier from the lower 48 states and trailer hitch from my local U-Haul. The freight to Alaska was $170. I wish I had seen your solution earlier. It might have saved me $400.

[@mickroberts9073]

october 2016 mick roberts from lancing west sussex uk. i have just finished making the ramp tp you designs. Thank you for your excellent demo.i am 82 and made it easily.thanks to you.

[@hhopowerboy]

the plywood pieces are 32" long (8' cut in thirds) the 2x4s are shorter so the plywood hits the ground at the bottom for a smooth approach.

[@djadams8743]

Hey Fred can you please tell me what kind of hinges you used for the plywood and two-by-fours

[@paulweintraub4870]

Thanks for sharing this. I just built one for Mom yesterday. Four years later, and it only cost $83.00

[@suzyq1233]

This was the best information for a ramp. You explain it so well too! Very detailed! Thank You so much for sharing!!

[@hhopowerboy]

Suzy Q you are very welcome hope it helps you real well.

[@suzyq1233]

Fred Dueck It will help for sure! I have been looking for a better cheaper way for a while. I now see my freedom expanding. ☺

[@tenamazona187]

put duck tape all arond the board so you dont scratch the car or get a splinter.... and put duck tape to mesure the width of how far apart you have to put them.. great job

[@cckregg2]

Incredible any person would consider themselves lucky to have you in their life!! How thoughtful - creative and smart of you the come up with suck a great impressive solution to the problem! You are a real “MAN” and I’m impressed! And that’s not something I say often!

[@hhopowerboy]

Thank you so much for those kind and encouraging words

[@sharonmiller4943]

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[@hhopowerboy]

Thanks Don. I'm blessed and want others to be blessed.

[@luckybeto1540]

Thank you sir for that awesome video. going to surprise my parents with this ramp for my handicapped sister! Thanks Fred!

[@candeeg3593]

Just now seeing your video after spending $2500 on a USED lift for our van. This is an awesome design. Thank you for sharing.

[@lauriew8433]

Thank you, and God bless you for your generosity and thoughtfulness, Fred! I plan to build your clever solution for my elderly mom's foldable power chair. By the way, I'm a tech writer and trainer by trade, and your instructions and presentation are both first-class. Thank you, again, for sharing your invention. You and your wife will be in my prayers. Pax Christi.

[@hhopowerboy]

Laurie W--- Thanks for the kind words

[@misshardcopy]

I wanted to think you for taking the time to make this video! I have MS and because we were unable afford a lift or ramp for my scooter I don't take it. My husband takes me to the Dr. with a small wheelchair that he pushes me in. While Medicare will pay for the scooter, I guess they don't think it is necessary for you to leave your home with it. I believe I am a very lucky woman to have the husband I do and I think your wife is very lucky in her pick of husbands. For Bless you and your wife and thank you for opening another door for us.

[@saltyprincess4182]

Thank you so much Fred. I was put on perm disability last year and my condition is deteriorating so now will need a mobility chair and a way to transport. Since losing my income of course cost is essential in everything I do. It was so kind of you to think of others while dealing with your own families devastating diagnosis. God bless you and your wife.

[@fredface4391]

Good job of showing step by step how its done. An 88 year old thanks you.

[@lindalarkman9869]

Wow. Wished I had seen this very helpful video before purchasing a very expensive ramp outfit that came with the mobility scooter. You could have bought a newish car with the money spent on the outfit. My husband will be very upset when he sees your video, as he is good with woodworking. Anyhow, thanks Fred you are a Star for making this video, which will help so many folk with what, as you say, with respect to impaired mobility, can be a very expensive business. God Bless you.

[@hhopowerboy]

You know I am not an outgoing person, I used to stutter like crazy but some how I felt led to make a video of this and post it, I'm very happy that this is helpful I feel so blessed, I get lots of good replies, to God be the Glory!

[@alisonwindham8824]

Thank you. I have recently had to use an electric wheelchair to get around, but we didn't have a way to load it into the van. We went to Home Depot and had them cut the wood pieces to size...my husband assembled this ramp at home and with the addition of braces under the hinges of the 2X4 braces (My chair is much heaVier than your wife's) off we go. Your design has given me so much more freedom. Thank you. We could never have afforded the other commercial options. ThAnk you

[@hhopowerboy]

Alison Windham I'm glad it helped you out. can you email me some pictures? [e-mail]

[@azzariac01]

Fred Dueck great video sir, your a great husband thanks for sharing..

[@alisonfrench218]

Hiya Fred. I watched this ages ago and think it's fab,,,although i still havent had one made yet as no one to help me. A man has just asked about getting a hoist for his wifes chair on facebook and i told him to come and watch this. Hopefully he watches it and it helps them out. I also wrote about it on a mobility site so you may get more veiws now. I hope so Fred. Hope your wife is doing well.

[@mjremy2605]

What a nice ramp you made, wonderful! Simple and effective, and very low cost. Fred, you are a very handy person. I would never have thought of leaving the two wood sections unattached so they are more portable. Very clever folding solution. Thanks for showing us all the details like the lag bolts and the hinges used. This was such a pleasant video to watch, and you are a great teacher. Many thanks!!! Greetings from California!

[@kathrenlittle]

You are a wonderful man! I wish you are your wife the best.

[@markfox1642]

Ace of spade

[@harwoodphotography4872]

That is awesome. I don't have the money to purchase a ramp, so this is a perfect solution. Because of my back and knee issues, I have some friends that will be happy to build it for me. Thank you very much for providing this video.

[@rhyswilliams4089]

Many thanks from the UK, Fred. Very helpful for my personal circumstances. I really appreciate you taking the time to make this. Rhys Williams

[@angelabland7773]

YOU R SMART, KIND & BLESSED!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS MONEY SAVING SOLUTION .

[@buchyvon]

I ran across your video looking for a way to add a ramp to my SUV for hauling landscaping rock since the rock place wanted such an incredible amount of money to deliver and place it. I got a rock dolly for $170 and will make this ramp myself and get all the rocks I want! It's nowhere near as important as what you're using it for, but I wanted you to know that you've been helpful to me. I wish you and your wife every happiness.

[@Bass.Player]

Great idea Fred! I have a Jazzy similar to yours however is much bigger. The chair alone is 30" wide and it weighs 335 Lbs. I'm using a ramp like yours but it's all one piece and weighs 50 lbs. The material you used is the same as mine but mine is 36" wide, your build is much better s far as employing it. I have a minivan with the rear seats removed so my ramp (7.5 feet) fits into the van...PITA compared to your design

[@rickyjudge6228]

Thanks Fred, I also have ALS and will be making one of these before I can't.

[@KC-up7hf]

Hey, gotta give you points for creativity! And practicality!

[@rennemichaels2706]

I made a much beefier version of this to get a 250lb Pride Maxima Scooter into the back of a 2014 Kia Sedona. Due to the weight of the scooter, I left my 2x4's a single piece. And due to my inability to back the thing up correctly, I added 6" high plywood curbs to keep it from running off the side by accident. Even adding in the costs of two heavy duty ratchet straps to hold the scooter in place while I am driving, it cost under $100.00. I am heading out on a trip tomorrow, but when I get back I will email you pictures. (Ps I have really bad knees, so I made a paddle extension stick to push the power paddle. this allows me to load it while I am scooting along beside it on a mechanic's stool. :D)

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Renne Michaels wish I could see this

[@snowbird29803]

So glad I stumbled on your video today; this is just what I've been looking for and the price is right for my tight budget. I'm already thinking how I could adapt it to my vehicle, and maybe paint the business side with play sand in the paint for traction in wet weather. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best. All the best to you and your family. Thank-you for sharing.

[@shilohskyy]

Same

[@lgallen6560]

Thank you for sharing so many years ago. Prayers for you as you dealt with your wife’s disease.

[@johnoreilly445]

Outstanding video. You have been a great help to us. Thank you.

[@hhopowerboy]

Glad if this video helps folks that are dealing with disability

[@davidgvincent123]

Genius!!!! I cant believe I found this! Thank you! I am going to start making mine today!!! Thank you so much for doing leaving this up!!

[@cindybishop4177]

This ramp is wonderful. I hope you and your wife have a chance to go lots of places together.🌅

[@hhopowerboy]

thank you for the kind words, yes we have traveled a fair bit and fond it even handy to go into friends houses with a couple steps.

[@cherloon]

That's great to know!

[@PAPFITZ01]

Thank you, it was very interesting. I am having a need for an electric scooter finally and started doing a You Tube search and your was exceptional. My older brother died from ALS a year ago so I am familiar with your family’s trials. This was very helpful - God Bless! Paul FitzPatrick

[@mr.nobody9697]

what a great man. Stands by his wife and is doing everything he can to make her life easier.

[@raysharpton4449]

Thank you, Mr. Fred Dueck. Best wishes to your dear wife and to yourself. I really enjoyed your excellent instructional video. It was very clear to understand and it will really help me. I hope to use it with any rental car that I use to travel in the future. I can not thank you enough for the time and effort that you volunteered to this for me and everyone else. Sincerely Ray.

[@nik1581]

Thank you so much from Ontario! I’ve been looking at getting a ramp for my car as I still have some mobility and just want to be able to get my manual chair in and out of the car so I can be more independent. I read a comment about how you added grip tape so I will try to add that as we have the same type of weather. Sending love to you and your family!

[@briandesjardin9381]

Good job, Fred. After screwing around with a small utility trailer and a VERY used hydrauic lift platform that had issues, we finally just opted for pushing my mom's wheelchair (very similar to the one in this video) right into the back of the minivan. Soooo much easier! Should have just done that to begin with. For what its worth, rather than build a ramp, we repurposed a folding aluminum ATV ramp that our neighbor kindly donated. Depending on what's available, keep that option in mind too.

[@larae7579]

Thank you so much for this ramp video. Now I know exactly what I need to make one.

[@dianastapley1184]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for putting this ramp out there I’ve been feeling beat up 🤕 in my life of disabilitie & for you to post help is heart warming

[@mgal439]

Thanks, you make it look so easy to use and it sounds very easy to build. Great idea, love the extras like securing it to the scooter for transport.

[@gukaizhi]

Thank you sire for your video it's very helpfull. I wish you and your wife all the best.

[@MissTrudger1967]

Thank you so much, all the way from New Zealand. I am off to get the materials to make mine this week. yay

[@yojohnjohn]

thanks for the video I followed your directions and it cost a little more than $100 but that is still cheap. it works really good except I used the slick side of the plywood on top and I have little traction problem so I applied grip tape on either side and it works great. I also cut some lightning holes in the center of each plywood panel probably removed about 2 lb from each panel making it easier to load and unload for my wife.

[@dancingpianofairy]

Lightening holes, smart!

[@frisco152251]

Thank you for sharing, well done.

[@juanarroyo5517]

great job Fred I like the way you have build the ramp really cheap to save some money and the way it was explained it

[@escapefromny2012]

You're a wonderful husband. Smart and caring. Thank you so much for sharing this information with others. Wishing only good things for you and your wife.

[@hhopowerboy]

Escape From NY thanks for the kind words, we are truly blessed.

[@j.w.m.rhynejr9766]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Bless you for your caring for your Mrs. with ALS. I did that for 7 years for mine.

[@hhopowerboy]

Thank you for your kind comments. ALS isn't a nice journey but by God's grace we are carried through the difficulties of life. It take a solid commitment to stay true to your marriage vows.

[@cherloon]

This is amazing! We need more thinkers like this gentleman to make disability accommodations more affordable for people who suddenly find themselves in need of so many adaptive devices-and all with high pricetags! Thanks very much, sir, for sharing. I have MS and it can be so difficult to keep any sense of freedom without breaking an already strained bank. thanks again!

[@hhopowerboy]

Cheryl Law my pleasure thank you for the kind words

[@jimzivny1554]

Nice simple project, way cheaper than buying.

[@ozyourwizard]

You did a great job thank you for showing us, so sorry about your wife's ALS. God bless you and your family.

[@hhopowerboy]

Thanks for the positive comments

[@mneff69]

Thanks for doing a video on that. I know how expensive they can be I wanted to buy some someday but I don't have to now. That is a wonderful idea. When ever they say handicap the price tag ski rockets but great ideas like this sure does beat that price tag. :-))

[@bettyschneider5268]

Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦 that's where my dad was born at! In 1925 he is not with us neither is my mom was from PA. USA 🇺🇸

[@missdee555]

Fellow manitoban. I have a daughter in a wheelchair. May I suggest using 1x1 or 1x2 for an edge as a bumper to protect your toes just in case ?