| Deluxe Telescoping Pet Ramp |  | Brand: Solvit
Category: Pet Products
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $89.99
You Save: $10.00 (10%)
New (9) from $89.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 5400
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 40 x 17 x 5
MPN: 32305
Model: 62305
UPC: 891293000347
EAN: 0891293000347
ASIN: B000RUJEUU
Release Date: July 9, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Super lightweight at 13 lbs and it supports over 400 lbs with no bending! | | • | Combination aluminum+plastic design make it the lightest & strongest pet ramp on the market | | • | Infinitely adjustable from 39 to 72 - perfect for all heights to 36" | | • | Unique, wavy walking surface with non-slip tread gives pets a sure footing, especially on steep climbs | | • | Includes a convenient carry handle and safety release latch to prevent accidental opening |
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Product Description
The telescoping design is the secret to making this ramp so easy to use - just slide it out to use and slide it in to stow.No clumsy folding and unfolding required.It is infinitely adjustable from 39 to 72 inches. Use it fully extended for SUVs, pickups, grooming table, etc. Shorten the ramp when space is limited or when the upper surface isnt as high, such as a bed, couch, or minivan.A unique, wavy walking surface with non-slip tread gives pets a sure footing, especially on steep climbs. This model is super lightweight at 13 lbs and it supports over 400 lbs with no bending!Its combination aluminum and plastic design make it the lightest & strongest pet ramp on the market.Its also more compact, making it easier to use and store. The ramp also includes a convenient carry handle and safety release latch to prevent accidental opening.The ultra stiff design utilizes four rubber feet to keep the ramp stable while in use. Measures 39-72 x 17 x 4 inches.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Pet Ramp is a great help July 4, 2008
I bought the pet ramp because my poor little (fat) doggy is sick. He is a German Shepherd that weighs about 60 pounds and has recently developed back problems (due to kidney disease which is no doubt caused by the pet food recall). It was really hard on the poor guy trying to get up and down the stairs and into the car for numerous vet visits. He would fall down trying to follow us up the stairs and sometimes would just stare hopefully at us, hoping we would carry him up the stairs or into the car. Since he weighs so much, it was really hard for me (a 5'2" woman) to try to carry him up and down the stairs or into the car. Now with the pet ramp, it makes his life (and mine) a lot easier. It took him a few days to get used to it, but we use it on the porch so he can come in the house whenever he wants and use it for the weekly trips to the vet. (He gets into the back of my Honda Accord--the ramp fits at a slight angle but is sturdy enough when top is placed on the back seat so he can get in and out of the car). The ramp telescopes back into itself and it has a handle so it easily fits into the back of the trunk. It's been a real life saver for me and my Boo.
 potentially harmful to pet safety June 26, 2008
The top side rails did not include caps for the top of the rails on either side thereby leaving exposed sharp metal which can easily catch and slice your pet. This, in my opinion, is an unconscionable omission in manufacturing when approximately four safety caps could solve the problem.
Ramp Defects April 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered and received it in time to use for our 70 lb. dog just after her ACL knee surgery. It has worked well and helped with the extra care needed for dogs during the post-op rehab stages of this type of operation. I needed the ramp just days after it arrived so I did not have time to consider any returns or exchanges, however, there are some major complaints I would like to register now that I have some more time.
#1 - Poor packaging and safety strap design - The packaging of the ramp is probably OK for retail store use, however, the shipper simply slapped a lable on the box and sent it out. During shipment the box tore in several places and the end actually was already opened. Due to the excessive motion and bouncing around the safety strap and catch was already broken upon receipt - the metal snap part was ripped out of the plastic strap.
#2 - Inadequate design of the two plastic slide stops - After only two normal uses, one of the plastic slide stops broke completely off. The other one is loose and also about to fall off. In my opinion a heavy, hard rubber material would work much better than plastic.
#3 - Very sharp aluminum edges - At the top of the side rails, the aluminum is very sharp - right where a dog is likely to step a bit to the side as it nears the top of the ramp. In my opinion, these rails could easily cut a dog's foot pads and cause serious injury. I have avoided this by covering the ramp top with a heavy towel whenever it is being used. This extra step in protection is not indicated anywhere in the instructions and should net even be necessary with a better design.
Pet Ramp April 20, 2008
The ramp is light and easy to use once you get your pet used to it. However there were some plastic end-pieces that fell off as soon as I took it out of the box that were meant to protect from sharp edges- I put duct tape over the areas. So if that kind of thing doesn't bother you- I think this is worth it when you compare it to the price and/or weight of other similar products advertised on Amazon.
 Slip and Slide -- doesn't work, dog hates it, out $100 April 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Jessie, my 14-year-old arthritic 68 lb. labrador, slipped on the ramp, and could only use it if I supported and practically carried her up the ramp. Additionally, her feet would hit the plastic (outside the carpet) which offers even less traction than the carpet. She did not like it at all. Having to support/lift her defeated the purpose of the ramp. The ramp had a year guarantee, but the manufacturer said I had to go through the dealer to return it. So I went through the dealer, but then the manufacturer said I took too long (I'd had it about 6 months). I asked the manufacturer about retrofits, but there were none. So I have a very large, very expensive paperweight in my garage. And I still have to lift Jessie up stairs and in vehicles.
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