Driveway leveling ramps

JSKepler

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Has anyone built simple leveling ramps for a slightly angled driveway? I'm thinking conceptually of a 2x10 cut into two 3-foot sections. At the end of each 3-foot section I would attach a 1-foot section of the same board. Could be done with a single 8-foot stick. In this configuration it would be backed onto the ramp from left to right. It would likely be more carefully built than this to get it as close to level as possible but this is the idea as shown below. Does anyone have experience making something like this or is there commercial product available? Seems an easy thing to put together.
Leveling Block.png
 

ThundahBeagle

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Simple metal mechanic's ramps could do that but not backing onto them. The "lip" as at the forward, highest end and meant to keep the vehicle from rolling off the high end
 

JSKepler

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@crazysccrmd , what are those yellow ones next to the black bag. They look like Legos and appear to provide a lot of customization. Those look perfect for travel use. For my driveway they don't need to be lightweight or adjustable. Designed to be use in one place and one place only.
 
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driveby

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I did for our Class A. 5 years no issues. 2x12 cut 36” , 24“ , and 18”. I needed a bunch of lift. Used pressure treated lumber from HomeDepot and some random left over screws. No paint, just parked on them as I needed. Hardest part was running up on to them. Drive into the driveway, line them up against the front tire. I tried to have a spotter but 3 bumps and STOP is what I did if I was alone. - I found a photo. It was 4 levels, but same idea. ;) P1020553.JPG
 
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crazysccrmd

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@crazysccrmd , what are those yellow ones next to the black bag. They look like Legos and appear to provide a lot of customization. Those look perfect for travel use. For my driveway they don't need to be lightweight or adjustable. Designed to be use in one place and one place only.


If you’re not carrying them to travel the lumber is probably the best solution. Easy, cheap, lasts a long time and no one’s going to be tempted to steal it when you’re not parked on it.
 

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