Will this ramp work over stairs? I have 3 steps that need the ramp access. If so, how do you secure the top of the ramp to the existing staircase?
1720052
Yes, we use it on stairs. It does not secure down with hardware, but there is a lip or ledge at the top end. We use it over three steps but it is with our trailer, so the bottom edge is secure on the ground. It may not work on a slippery surface.
1720053
It should depending on the stairs. The ramp has a "lip" at the top that holds on to a tailgate and would do the same on stairs.
1720054
Definitely ! I have a large F350 truck where the tailgate is very high and my 3 large dogs have no problem using it. Best if luck!
1720055
You will have no trouble placing this ramp over the three steps. Ours is used for our motorhome and access for the elders into the family vehicle. There is a lip that sits on top of the step or bumper so that it is steady and safe for my giant breed dogs to climb up and down the ramp. No fastening necessary. We are really happy with it, but it's on the heavy side. It is wider and opens longer than any others we have looked at.
1720056
Yes it should work since it is adjustable it shouldn't be to difficult to use on stairs.
1720057
Definitely !I have a large F350 truck where the tailgate is very high and my 3 large dogs have no problem using it. Best if luck!
943173
I use for doorways only. Would not fit properly on my stairs due to banister rungs if have solid wall it should work I would never use for top of stairs. I use for dog not child
836069
The previous person answered pretty much what I would have. I also have 2 because of the top and bottom of my stairs being irregular - each in it's own strange way. Each gate is configured in different shapes to be able to block off the areas and both work extremely well. The joints can be positioned in many angles. One tip to consider in measurements - since this is not pressure mounted (that wouldn't have worked for my situations), you'll need to angle these in a way that each end is installed into a wall stud.
1787141
I think that it would be difficult to use this on the stairs. The walking surface is slippery-we are using carpet runners as our 90 lb labradoodle has traction issues. I think the stairs might be too steep and am not sure how you could fasten it to the so the ramp doesn't slip.
517974
You may trip over bottom bar. Doesn't seem to be a problem in the doorway though. Definitely use mounts and not pressure if on stairs.. Ours slips sometimes.
1406397
I've never tried this, but I imagine if the steps were a fairly shallow rise and just a few of them at a time, you could go over them. If the steps are steep you may have trouble going over them w/o dumping your payload. The cart is definitely built well and durable enough to handle a few steps.
517973
We use ours at the top of the stairs and have never had an issue. We have an extra-wide staircase, so this is the only gate that works for the size.
2105613
Yes but...due to the fastening materials (velcro) I would not trust it at the top of the stairs. We use ours at the bottom. It serves its purpose.
1576322
Hi Becky - It should be fine, but I would make the suggestion that you don't "ride" the bike up the stairs...being that you probably won't have anything to secure the ramp to (unlike a truck bumper if going into a truck bed). You don't want to accidentally give the bike too much gas and send the ramp shooting out the back of the bike...You should be fine pushing up the bike.
748862
I had the same question- not a good description from Amazon. I found this info on Walmart's website: Evenflo Top of the Stairs Extra-Tall Gate: *Safe for use at top of stairs *One-hand-release Evenflo extra-tall gate is convenient for high traffic areas *The swing control feature is removable so the Evenflo extra-tall gate will not swing out over stairs *The four-point hardware mounting is easy to install and is easily removed *32" tall and can be installed up to 3 inches above a floor for 35" of protection *Evenflo extra-tall gate expands from 30" to 48" wide to fit a variety of openings
1787143
it could be used for your stairs, its a bit bulky to take on ond off but if its just staying put no problem
690158
Hi, it will go up five steps. I think your dog should be ok doing the other step. I use mine to get up the xtra cab of my pickup. I built a dog platform back there. It was too steep to go right to platform, so I hook it up to the door sill and he does the step up to the bed. Only thing is the ramp seems a little steep when I hooked it to my outdoor deck stairs. I think you will be ok, but you might have to guide your dog everytime. It will definitely be good outdoors. Some people use it as pool stairs
251917
Yes, you could use it at the top of the stairs. My only concern might be if you were using it for a small child and they fell against it there could be the possibility of it not holding. We use it for our puppies and it works excellent. I did have it fall with one of my pre-school kids. This was not on a stairs and was mainly due to the child trying to climb over by standing on the bar and swinging their leg over the top of the gate.
1221598
Hi I am not sure but gate is well made I don't think it will be a problem to use at top of stairs I don't have it At top of stairs I separate rooms with it
2146181
There is a plastic catch that theoretically is supposed to stop it from swinging over the stairs. However, it doesn't take a great deal of effort to push through. We've had many adults at our house unfamiliar with the gate, push it through and we rush to put it back in place. The gate has catch at the top and bottom. Once it is in place *correctly* at the top and bottom, it does feel sturdy. I like the gate, but it took a ton of time to put together.
1147325
Yes it is perfect for the top of the stairs b/c its wall mounted not pressure mounted ie: no bottom bar to trip over.
1858953
stability seems to require that any ladder should be used according to it's design for safety. in this case it means..open the ladder becasue the steps are inaccessible until you do. isn't that a wonderful protective feature? the manufacturer precludes that foolish idea!