7' Suitcase Ramp | for up to 12" rise

Q: How does the 7' Suitcase Ramp | for up to 12" rise work?

A: The 7' Suitcase Ramp works by providing a safe, gradual incline that allows wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, and mobility scooters to navigate steps and raised thresholds. This portable ramp is designed to accommodate steps up to 10-12 inches high (with a maximum rise of 14 inches). Simply unfold the ramp, position it securely against the step or threshold, and roll up or down the textured aluminum surface. The bottom transition plates automatically adjust to uneven terrain, ensuring a stable and secure setup every time.

Q: What is the weight capacity of the 7' Suitcase Ramp?

A: The 7' Suitcase Ramp has a superior weight capacity of 800 lbs., making it suitable for manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, heavy-duty mobility scooters, and their users. This high-strength capacity is achieved through durable aluminum construction manufactured in the USA, providing both exceptional strength and lightweight portability for easy handling.

Q: How portable is a 7 foot suitcase ramp?

A: The 7' Suitcase Ramp is highly portable and folds to half of its original size for easy transport and storage. Made from lightweight aluminum, it can be carried by one person despite its 800 lb. capacity. The compact folded design allows you to store it in a vehicle trunk, closet, or garage, and take it wherever you need accessibility—whether traveling, visiting family and friends, or accessing buildings with steps.

Q: What size steps can a 7 foot wheelchair ramp be used for?

A: A 7-foot wheelchair ramp can be used for steps with a rise of up to 10-12 inches, with a maximum rise capacity of 14 inches. The ramp measures 7 feet long by 30 inches wide, providing a safe incline ratio and ample width for wheelchairs and mobility scooters to navigate comfortably. This length is ideal for standard residential steps, doorway thresholds, and curbs.

Q: Does the 7' Suitcase Ramp have non-slip traction?

A: Yes, the 7' Suitcase Ramp features a textured extruded aluminum surface specifically designed to provide increased traction and prevent slipping. This non-slip surface ensures safe use in various weather conditions, including wet, icy, or snowy environments, giving wheelchair and scooter users confidence and stability when navigating the ramp.

Q: Can the suitcase ramp be used on uneven ground or surfaces?

A: Yes, the 7' Suitcase Ramp is equipped with bottom transition plates that automatically adjust to uneven terrain, ensuring a stable and secure setup even on surfaces that aren't perfectly level. This adaptive feature makes the ramp versatile for use in various locations, from outdoor steps with uneven ground to indoor thresholds with different flooring heights or slopes.

Q: Is the 7' Suitcase Ramp compatible with power wheelchairs?

A: Yes, the 7' Suitcase Ramp is fully compatible with power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, and rollators. With its 30-inch width and 800 lb. weight capacity, it accommodates virtually all standard and heavy-duty mobility devices. The ramp is also compatible with the EZ-Access® Top Lip Extension, which can extend the lip from 3 inches to 9 inches for enhanced versatility.

Q: Where is the 7' Suitcase Ramp manufactured?

A: The 7' Suitcase Ramp is manufactured in the USA from high-strength, lightweight aluminum. This American-made construction ensures superior quality, durability, and reliability for daily use, while supporting domestic manufacturing and providing peace of mind about the product's safety standards and craftsmanship.