EZ-Access - Portable Wheelchair Ramp - Handicap Ramp for Home Entry, Portable Ramps for Wheelchairs with Slip-Resistant Surface and Self-Adjusting Bottom Transition Plates - 4 Ft Suitcase Singlefold

Who wants a ramp? Who even wants to need a ramp? Certainly not me...until I did. After all the research--including actual math--I decided on this one. I live alone, so it had to be something I could wrangle on my own. And I ride a knee scooter, so it had to be safe for a device with a high center of gravity. It's lightweight, portable, affordable. The ridged surface is enough to keep the scooter from running away with me, while providing good traction to my pushing leg. A knee scooter's back wheels are only about 8 inches apart, and the hardware where the ramp folds is about 3 inches wide--narrow enough to pass between the wheels without a problem. Best of all, I just took it out of the box, unfolded it, and rested the top lip on the door sill --and it was installed! The bottom edge of the ramp is tapered so it's easy rolling--there's no initial bump on the way up. There are bolts if you want to fasten the top lip permanently to the door frame but it stays in place fine by its own sturdy weight. Other users say it's not necessary, although if it were exposed to the elements in a Northeast winter I'd consider it. My 3-foot ramp is an easy, gentle slope for the 5-inch rise to my door. It's a good idea to google the proper ramp length for your situation.

Good quality and great for moving large wheeled items into a van or truck

Perfect for us . Nonslip well made and functional .

No complaints about the quality and sturdiness of the ramp. We wanted to use it for an entry door where there is limited space for the ramp. Went ahead and got one to fit our space but I didn't spend enough time evaluating the rise we needed to navigate. Our ramp length left us with a slope of the ramp that is a little steeper than I'd like when moving our wheelchair patient up and down. It's workable but am wiser now. Get the longest ramp you have room for. Makes for a gentler slope and easier use.

I purchased the 4 foot version and found that although it meets the spec for assisting a person in a manual wheelchair for my application, it takes a lot of effort to push an overweight patient up at that angle. That is not a problem with the ramp, which is built very well, it was my mistake. I should have gone with a 6 or 7 foot ramp instead. It makes a big difference. 1" per height to 12 inch per ramp length is ADA spec for unassisted use. The closer to 1:12 rather 2:12 (manual wheelchair with assistance spec) is what you should go for if possible. I ended up returning the ramp and ordering a 7' tri-fold version. These are USA made, very good construction, and look like they would last forever. They are not, however, light weight. I would say the term "light weight" is relative. For an healthcare assistant who is in good shape, it would not be a problem. It may be a little heavy for someone who is older to manage. It can be separated into 2 halves though, which makes it more manageable. The quality of the welds and metal require a certain level of weight, otherwise you get something that is not as safe or that a patient might find alarming. This is a solid ramp. I ordered a 7 foot tri-fold to replace it, which I assume I will need to separate to make manageable weight-wise. Again, there are trade-offs between weight and stability using quality aluminum construction.

Easy to install. Safe to transport my husband in wheel chair! Made our Christmas !

Wonderful strong ramp

This ramp has been a life saver. It is very sturdy, and folds easily. As it is quite sturdy, it does have some left to it; it is not as light as you might think. But that is something I can live with, as the ramp is semi-permanent in the house. The flanges that act as transition from the floor surface to the taboo surface are designed fairly well. But you do have to be sure that you approach the ramp fairly straight-on. Drift in at a slight angle and the front wheels of our manual wheelchair can catch and hinder your ability to get on the ramp. Reverse, and square your approach, and forward to go. Last, the ramp has raised edges that help keep you from drifting off the side as you move up or down the ramp; think of it as a curb. They are very effective and helpful. But the ends of the curbs are cut very squarely and fairly sharply. The square ends could possibly catch a bare foot and would cause some pain if not injury. It would be better if the corners were eased ever so subtly. This gives us more pause when our Toddler is about.

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