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02-11-2016, 05:53 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 14
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Ramp conversion to patio
Again, thanks in advance for sharing all your knowledge. Would not trust ANYTHING a salesperson told me.
Can ANY toy hauler ramp be converted into a patio? Or would the ramp/door need to be reinforced in some way? Are the side ramps the same and as sturdy as the ones on the back? How difficult is it to convert a ramp into the patio, and is it a big pain to put up the railings, etc.? If it is factory installed instead of a later conversion, does that make it better/easier?
I know, I am just FULL of questions.
Appreciate the help!
Marcy
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02-11-2016, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,886
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1) Guys making the patios aren't selling them direct. Probably due to deals with manufacturers.
2) I'd say that some doors are the same ramp or no ramp. Many RVs I've looked at were welded for the cable connections and the doors look the same between options. That's not to say that some doors could be different.
My guess is that someone will bust out an aftermarket option soon, I just don't know of one yet...
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02-12-2016, 08:01 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Austin, TX
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I *think* that's a product they only sell OEM, but I'd love to be corrected on that...
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02-12-2016, 01:26 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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I've known several folks that have purchased direct from Morryde. Their wet bolt kits are some of the most popular selling items and the service and tech support is excellent.
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02-12-2016, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Austin, TX
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I agree on the wet bolt kit!
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02-12-2016, 05:45 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Spicewood Texas (West of Austin)
Posts: 4,514
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Way Of Life
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When I had my Cyclone, one of the Heartland factory reps stated the same. However, I have seen several people make their own patios in various manners at race venues. IIRC, the weight rating was around 800 lbs on mine. I wheeled a 250 lb Weber gas grill, and it was not uncommon to have 3 - 4 adults on it. I had an idea of adding al trailer jack to each corner for reinforcement, but never got around to it before I sold it.
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2007 Newmar Mountain Aire 4528, 450 HP ISM, Allison 4000, 8 Lifeline AGM's
2019 F250 King Ranch 4x4 Powerstroke - SOLD
2022 F350 DRW King Ranch 4 x 4
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02-14-2016, 04:01 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
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Well I pulled the trigger on the New 2014 Palomino Puma 27 SBU. Was planning to buy used, but got a great deal. It does not have the back ramp equipped with the patio conversion stuff. I saw someone had posted pics here where they had fashioned their own patio--but now I can't find them! What kind of jacks do I buy to put under the corners to hold it up? I have dog equipment I can use as a fence around the perimeter--do you put steps off the end? I have a mounting block that I used for my horse and that I now use to get stuff out of the back of my huge pick up that I could probably use for steps, and then I won't be adding more "equipment." Thanks for all your help! Marcy
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03-13-2016, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
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I just completed the job on our 2006 HR Next Level, don't have the nice railing/fence but no small children so no need for it.
It will take longer to round up the material than to do the job!
Two coated 3/8" cable already made up from Harbor Freight, two 8"x1/2"turn buckle and four D rings from Tractor Supply and 1 piece of 3/16 x 3' aluminum strap from Lowes. Made the 4" long Pin Blocks from junk metal (2 ea). Drill two holes thru the door for each block and one 1/2" hole in each upper corner brace, install the D rings and connect the cables with turn buckles and done! All for less than $50.
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03-14-2016, 06:28 PM
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Junior Member
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Thanks Redwing1. I'll buy you dinner if you come and do mine! :-)
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04-03-2016, 07:53 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: central il.
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Stinky gas smell?
Just thinking- if we put a gas golf cart in garage area of a th, is gas vapor an issue? 
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04-03-2016, 02:43 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 80
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My Impact 312 has vents to open in the garage when toys are loaded. So did my 26rr. Does your's not have vents?
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04-04-2016, 08:40 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Spicewood Texas (West of Austin)
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I hauled a Kawasaki Mule for many miles and never had any issues. Most of the newer engines, including golf carts are EFI.
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2019 F250 King Ranch 4x4 Powerstroke - SOLD
2022 F350 DRW King Ranch 4 x 4
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04-09-2016, 06:38 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 17
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It was first thing I removed from GD toy hauler. Not many sights give the length for patio. Plus we use garage as second bedroom. Hope this helps.
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