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- Did I pick the right RhinoRamps Vehicle Ramps? | 16,000 (16k) vs 12,000 (12k) lbs GVR
I've never used vehicle ramps before so I wasn't entirely sure which capacity I should get. I primarily needed @FloToolProducts RhinoRamps to get my 2018 Subaru Forester Touring just slightly higher off the ground to make it easier for me to slip underneath and drain the oil. Even a few years ago, it was easier for me to perform an oil change but I've found as I've gotten older, my eyesight isn't as good so it's harder for me to see objects up too close to my face and frankly, I've gained so much weight since working at home full-time that I honestly can't quite fit underneath the Forester.
I bought both 12,000 and 16,000 lbs GVR (gross vehicle rate) Rhino Ramps and was immediately seeing a difference in their width. Check out my video to see which one I kept and see if they'll fit underneath the front of a 2022 Dodge Challenger SXT AWD car. I know I was surprised!
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Just for extra security and peace of mind, I use jack stands in addition to the ramps.
That's a very wise idea and I'll likely do that next time, too. Thanks for watching and sharing your prudent and sensible idea!
That means you still have to jack the vehicle up, why do you need ramps?
@@StephenViola-ib8dq Just place them under the vehicle while on the ramps even if it doesn't make complete contact with the frame as a safety precaution.
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OK, agreed.
ok, agreed
BETTER yet, place wheel chokes to all the rest of the wheels that are not on the ramp and make sure your parking brakes are activated to prevent the vehicle rolling back.
I really like using my ramps. One of the first times I used them, I forgot to remove the wheel chocks from behind my tires when I was done. I went to reverse, and the ramp shot straight forward! Thankfully, it was only at a concrete wall. 😅
Forgetting to remove the chock(s) is very easy to do but I never considered what would happen doing that with ramps! Wow! I can honestly understand and appreciate that happening and must have been pretty jarring! Glad nobody was hurt or nothing damaged! 🙏Good safety tip when it comes to using ramps and making sure the vehicle can roll-off unimpeded when finished. Thanks for watching and leaving your comment!...Work safely!
For added safety, I place two jack stands lightly touching the support points underneath my car. I am sure the Rhino ramps are adequate but when I crawl underneath my car, I'd like the comfort to know that if any of the ramps fail, the car will drop onto the jack stands, not on me!
I think that's very wise and prudent idea! 👍I'm all for "extra" fail-safe measures for anything life or limb threatening. Thanks for watching and sharing your additional safety measure! 💪
Great video, very professional. I was a bit afraid of these, but viewing the video increased my confidence. They didn't appear to slip when Yo climbed them.
I appreciate you watching and leaving your nice comment 🙏I'm glad it helped and you're justified to be skeptical of ramps as they can be dangerous for safety or harmful to vehicles if not used properly according to their instructions. Climbing the ramps can be intimidating so take your time if you get a pair. Keep us posted if you can a pair. Thanks again and good luck!
Great in depth review. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for watching and sharing your nice feedback!
I love my rhino ramps. Have used them for years. They’ve served me well on my 2005 Escape and my wife’s 06 Grand Prix. Although I need to use a small “step up” for Grand Prix (2x8 board) due to the low clearance on it. Have never felt un-safe under these ramps. You’ll enjoy these for years to come!
That's really great to hear and I really appreciate you sharing your experience with them! Thanks for watching and I hope you'll stick around.
I have used my 12K Rhino Ramps since 2012 under everything from a golf cart to a 1/2-ton pickup. Zero issues, zero deflection, and absolutely no damage or cracks. I use a floor jack to raise low or heavy vehicles and slide the ramps under the tire then lower them onto the ramps. Great product!
Thanks so great to hear you’re still satisfied after 11 years! That’s excellent testimony right there with all the usage you’ve had with yours! 💪. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience and opinion! ✌️👍
Rhino Ramps are indeed great! However, hairline cracks can (do) happen depending (among other conditions) on how they are stored (hot 100+ summers & freezing -40 winters) plus if there has been any misuse of them... Always check for cracks very carefully before use, especially when use with vehicles nearing the ramp's limit and always use them as a set.
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You’re always so kind and I’m truly grateful for your viewership and positive support! All my best to you and yours! 🙏👍
Excellent video Sr....thank you very much
I really appreciate you watching and taking your valuable time to stop and leave your nice comment 🙏
I used your Amazon code and bought the truck bundle with chocks. I'm BIG on blocking the rear wheels of vehicles when I have them on ramps. My Dad taught me that when I was a kid. 👍
I truly appreciate you watching AND using my Amazon Affiliate link to purchase your ramps and chocks 🙏You're wise to follow your Dad's prudent instructions on safety working on a car and chocking it's wheels! Please continue working safely and come back and let us know what you think of your ramps once you've had a chance to use them. Again, thank you!! 🫡
I've had Rhino Ramps for 20+ years and love them. They raise the Car or SUV high enough, that I can use my low profile Creeper, to avoid lying on the cold concrete floor.
Glad to hear you’ve had good success with them for so long 💪. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!
nice video! Very jealous of the size of your garage. You got a lot of room in there.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving your nice comment! I am very grateful for my large garage and it's a testament to the more space you have, the more you buy/own to fill it 🤣. I sometimes go out into the garage and ask myself, "when did you buy all this crap and why do you need it?" 😆I definitely remember my many early years of working on my vehicle(s) in apartment parking lots in horrible weather in the middle of dark nights and still give thanks to working inside my big garage with lights, relative-warmth out of the elements...I wish you similar if your heart desires. Thanks again for your positive feedback 🙏
Rhino Ramps, one of my very best buys.
Still have memories of those metal ramps slipping as the tyre meets it.🤯
Oh, if only I had a garage like you!!
Every time I use these I'm glad I purchased them! I do love my garage and I don't take it for granted recalling long nights outside in the elements fixing vehicle issues threatening me or my wife's morning commute. 🥶Thanks for watching and commenting! 👍
What amazingly easy to change oil filter!!
You are 💯spot-on! I've had to contort myself and my arms and hands in so many tight positions and spill used motor oil all over on so many other vehicles in my past that this one staring me in the face upon opening the hood/bonnet almost made me drop to my knees and weep 🤣I truly give thanks to the Japanese engineer(s) that designed this Subaru 2.5L boxer engine and know they truly must work on their own vehicles to have designed such a wonderfully-placed oil filter. Glad you appreciate it, too! 💪Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy New Year to you!
That's Subaru for you
Yes, I have a Toyota Tacoma. It has a factory sheet metal "splash shield" that must be removed to change the oil. I love my ramps, they are a life saver and make the chore an easy task.
That’s awesome hearing they hold up with your Tacoma and its much bigger tires! I love those trucks and that’s real underbelly protection having actual sheet metal attached underneath to protect the vital engine components. I can imagine having to remove that even with your higher ground clearance would be challenging so having those extra inches would make it easier! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with these ramps! 👍💪😎
Sir, you have done an EXCELLENT job of doing a product review video!! Your camera work is superb. I was wondering about whether to buy the car or truck version of the Rhinos. You answered EVERY question.
I'm really delighted to hear my video helped you get a better idea of what may be the right pair of ramps for you! I truly appreciate your very kind praise on my video and in turn, I thank you for watching and taking time to leave your very nice comment! Work safely and keep in touch! 👍
They are nice ramps for sure
Agreed! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Here’s another tip. Install a Fumoto valve and it will allow you to drain directly into a jug and you can throw away that drain pan. I used to hate cleaning that thing.
I keep saying I'm going to get one of those...I need to order it ahead of time so I've already got it for when I change the oil next time!
100 percent. The fumoto makes all the difference the world.
Rhinos and fumotos,the way to go....👍
Great job
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and leaving your nice remark! 👍💪😎
I had a dream about oil changes at home and now I'm watchibg videos on it...
Funny because I've always done my own oil changes at home and I just made a shorts video about taking a nap instead! 🤣 Some cars make it easier than others. I have 2005 Jeep Liberty and it's oil filter is very difficult to reach for removal whereas my wife's 2018 Subaru Forester has the oil filter literally staring at you when you open the engine hood. If you do decide to do it yourself, just watch a few videos for your exact make and model so you understand what's involved and work safely. Keep us posted and good luck! 💪
I always start my car and let run for a few minutes after filling the oil to let it circulate.
If I check my oil without running the engine, it will read high, even though I poured the specified amount of oil.
i always use ramps to change the oil in my 2010 subaru forester
That's good to hear...I do think it helps provide the necessary room to properly work under the vehicle for an oil change. Thanks for watching! 👍
Are you shittin me? 3 angle shot on the ascent to the top of the ramps. Too funny but I commend your commitment to video artistry.
Hey, that's big excitement in my life so I want to see it from every angle! 😄🤣. I was going to do it in slow motion but seeing how slowly I went up those ramps if I showed it any slower it would take all night to watch my video 😂.
@@WorksIRL lol. I didn’t know it could take longer to get up those ramps than it does to change the oil.
@@thepokerpilotapp that’s the genius of doing it so slowly…I need to change the oil just for going up the ramps 🤣
@@WorksIRL now THAT is funny 😂
I think I have to get some of those. I had a heck of a time getting the front of my Hyundai off the ground with a jack.
These definitely help! I used to be able to get under my wife’s Forester but gained weight and girth so now too tight 🥴🙄. Nice having a bit more elbow room to get more leverage to loosen oil drain plug and tighten it properly.
@@WorksIRL I would darn near have to be a ferret to get under my Hyundai lol.
When I did that oil change, I had to use the jack in the trunk to get it high enough to use my regular jack to lift it up for the stands.
The only place strong enough to lift it up is the strut mounts, and I kept hitting stuff with the jack before I could get it underneath that far.
@@DiligentDave1966 🤣 I understand those challenges! I will say Subaru (so far), hasn’t taken away two center points front and rear for jacking up either end to place on stands for brake jobs, etc. but the ramps are so much quicker for oil change.
I have a pair of plastic ramps for my land rover. It's rated for 3ton my car is about 2.2 ton - still don't trust them. That being said, I don't trust axle stands either.
I'm lucky my in laws have a huge concrete ramp they use for servicing their tractors.
Seriously considering getting a service pit in my garage when I come to renovate it.
There's nothing I hate more than getting under a car unless it's an actual 2 post lift.
I fully understand your skepticism as it just doesn't seem right having that much weight on "plastic". As some comments below show, you're not alone as some recommend placing jack stands underneath as a fail-safe as well. I think I'll do that next time. It does make sense having a service pit installed in a garage if you have to renovate it anyway...I would love that! Even with ramps, it gets old working with only a few inches above your face or not having the room to really GRAB and get LEVERAGE on something. Cool you have access to your in-laws setup and good luck to you, hope you get that dream service spot in your own garage...stop back and let us know if you do!
I am planning to do oil change on my Forester, this video is a real help! What wheel chokes you were using in the video? Thank you for sharing and I wish you a Blessed, Happy and Healthy 2024!!
I'm using wheel chocks I bought many years ago at Harbor Freight and here's a link to similar-looking wheel chocks on Amazon (this link is an affiliate link so if you click it and buy something, I'll get a small commission...not pushing you to do so but I have to notify you by U.S. FTC laws):
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That's great to hear you'll be changing your own oil. Work safely and be sure to know your limits...if you're not comfortable with doing something, there's no shame in having it done by a professional. Keep us posted how it goes either way! I appreciate you watching and sharing your nice feedback! Happy New Year right back at ya! 👍
@@WorksIRL Thank you for the quick response.
Place wheel chokes to all the rest of the wheels that are not on top of the ramp plus to make sure your parking brakes are activated for prevention the vehicle rolling back down.
Definitely good advice...I'll have to re-watch my video as I thought I showed putting wheel chocks behind rear wheels and setting parking brake...good to reinforce the tips here in comments anyway, though 💪Thanks for watching!
@WorksIRL Good job👍
It's for those newbies got too anxious to go under in a hurry without the wheels chokes.
Gotcha…I’m terrible with these comment threads and sometimes I get myself in the middle of two or more viewers duking-out some topic and I think they’re talking to me but they were arguing with each other 🤣
It’s about time. What took you so long? Smaller one is fine. They won’t smooch around with all wheel drive but will with my Tacoma. I need to put the truck into 4WD so it won’t scorch. I’ve been using them for years.
You're so very right...so stupid of me to have waited so long! I don't know why I've always had a negative impression of ramps. I'm thinking it might be due to growing up, I used to see those metal ones that were so steep and usually looked slippery and rusted. These are really nice! Thanks for watching and sharing what you know about using ramps. I can see what you're saying about "shoving" those ramps when in rear-wheel drive vs. all-wheel or 4x4 mode would help those front tires grip and keep them from shoving away. Take care!
i was using 4 ramps on my jeep wrangler one of the rears kicked the ramp to the rear. i ve tried gluing rubber pads under the rear of the ramps to try and keep that from happening again
I've had the same temptation to try using 4 ramps to evenly raise the vehicle but the instructions with these RhinoRamps clearly state raising only the rear or the front but not both simultaneously. Good luck and err to the side of caution to work safely around vehicles on ramps. Thanks for watching!
I would use jack stands as well.
Thanks for your concern and prudent suggestion…I will do that next time I use the ramps 👍.
Firstly a very smartly dressed mechanic you are...
I've just purchased a used 4th gen Forester ( a tow vehicle for me as they are rated 4400lb here in Europe) and I'm looking at some ramps...
What is the extra lift ( height of the. ramp) that your set gives you? The ones i was looking at state 8,5 inches..
Think I'll be jacking up the rear and putting it on stands.. that way i can do differential gear oil changes..
Great camera work...
You're very kind and I'll be bragging to my wife about how well dressed I am now...she'll likely just roll her eyes at me 😆! Congrats on getting your 4th generation Forester...I'll be interested to hear your impressions of it as a tow vehicle. These ramps raise the Forester almost seven inches (about 17cm) and that makes all the difference when working underneath compared to no ramps! Good luck working on your Forester, I hope it all goes smoothly. Again, thank you for your kind words on my video and I very much appreciate you watching. I hope you'll stick around by subscribing and staying in touch via comments in my other videos. 👍
I'll be tuning in . My Forester will be a diesel CVT ( European) but like you I like to (where possible) fix and service my vehicles... Best regards...😊
I’m in there with the first thumbs up.
I appreciate you watching right after I posted and sharing your comments/feedback!
That jumper is the perfect color for that job lol Sort of thing I do much to the wifes annoyance
Definitely, though, I'm squeezed into them like a sausage casing 🤣. Need ramps because I'm getting too "thick" and now I think I need new overalls/jumper...but hey, pass me another cheeseburger please 😆. Thanks for watching and I hope your wife forgives you 👍
@@WorksIRL Other problem I now have when under the car is not being able to focus that close :( sucks getting old
@@todayintheshopbanksy5904 fully relate 💯 to that, brother! 🥸 When younger, didn’t understand watching my Dad moving the hook and bait further away to hook together while fishing. Fast-forward 40-50 years and here I am trapped underneath vehicle unable to clearly see what I’m touching 6” away from my face! Man, getting older is a blessing and a curse 🤣👴🏻!
Did it work for your challenger, just got these for my scat pack just wanted to make sure
You may find the front splitter on your Scat Pack may protrude further than the SXT's and the SXT in the video is an AWD which may sit slightly higher than your's, too. Keep us posted what you find for that front splitter clearance on your's...good luck 🤞
Did you ever use the ramp on a Jeep wrangler, I want to change the fluids in my standard transmission and the transfer case. Also I wonder how the ramps handle a standard transmission going up.
No, I haven’t used on my Wranglers since they’re both lifted and I have enough room underneath to perform maintenance without using ramps. Also, I have not used with a standard transmission and can imagine it’ll be a bit trickier feathering the clutch up the ramps. Let us know how it goes and good luck 👍
Was the difference in oil level significant after you brought it down from the ramps?
It was and has been overfilled so next change I’m going to have to be more aware to not trust the dipstick but the amount going in then use dipstick after it’s off the ramps. Hopefully no worse overfilling than the amounts I’ve had refilled way back when I used to use those quick oil change places…though engines back then may not have been as susceptible to overfilling issues. Definitely something to be aware using ramps I’ll have to watch going forward.
Nice garage, ramps only work on flat level surfaces.
I definitely never take my garage for granted after all my younger apartment-renting years working outside in all of the elements 🥶Good safety point on the level surface.
Its almost been a year.
How have these ramps held up?
Fantastic! Like new as far as I'm concerned. These ramps have made all the difference in the world and now I don't dread trying to squeeze underneath my wife's Subaru Forester each oil change...I don't have to go on a forced diet weeks in advanced and may continue eating pizzas at my usual pace 🤣Thanks for stopping back to check in! Let us know if you've picked up a pair of these or if you plan to then let us know how they work for you!
@Micael-sb8jf - I saw another video about these ramps from someone who has had them for nearly 10 years. The ramps are still holding strong! The ramps will fail if you don't store them correctly like keeping them outside and allowing the heat and the cold to deteriorate the plastic. I keep mine in my garage when not in use. I live in Southern California where we don't get the extreme weather.
@@kevinp8108thanks for sharing that additional factor of storage conditions in regard to the ramps' wear over time! Good observation and suggestion! ✌
So they say the rating is 4000 lbs. each or 8000 per pair. OR 16000 lbs. GVW. What does that mean?
It is confusing! My interpretation is they instruct the pair of ramps must be used together to support only the front or the rear wheels of a vehicle weighing no more than 16,000lbs where neither the front or the rear weighs more than 8,000lbs and neither ramp carries more than 4,000lbs of half the load of the lifted front or rear of the vehicle. Again, that’s just my interpretation and if you freeze my video where I show the packaging fine print you may be able to read the fine print where they explain the weight load ratings…it is confusing. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@WorksIRL Hmmm That's interesting. I would understand it to mean 16000 GVW being the total weight of the vehicle with four of the ramps supporting the entire vehicle and one ramp under each wheel.
Therefore, if each ramp is only rated for 4000 lbs. then you would be required to weigh the front axle to know if it works for your vehicle.
Kind of a confusing way to advertise the product I think.
@@MascotalI had the same thought as you when seeing these ratings and if I remember correctly, their instructions state only the front or the rear should be raised using a pair of ramps, not use two pairs to raise the entire vehicle. I presume lawyers must be involved and they have to state it this way for liability reasons...I'm not sure. Please come back and fill me in if you learn how and why they rate it this way, I'd love to know. ✌
@@WorksIRL OK so today I bought the Rino brand ramps because they showed 16000 lb. rating.
I need to ramp my 4x4 pick up truck so I wanted the higher rating. On the instructions it's actually pretty straight forward. 16,000 lbs. refers to the total weight of your vehicle. Not what the ramps will take.
Therefore, to stay safe. Each of my ramps will support 4000 lbs. and two of the ramps will support 8000 lbs.
That means, you should stop at a public truck scale on the hyway and weigh the front axle of your vehicle to know how much it weighs. I would do that before crawling under the truck to work on it.
@@MascotalThat does sound like what I described in my earlier comment so it's good you were able confirm it! 👍 Good idea on weighing the front/back of the truck to be sure it's within the limits of the ramps. Thanks for verifying and confirming and best of luck with your new ramps. Keep us posted what you think of them, too! 👍
I need to get some ramps from Santa Claus 😀
Well, you still have time to show him you've been a good boy...tell your partner they look lovely every morning and make them their favorite meal one night every week and leave your phone open to Amazon with the ramps you want displayed next to their plate 😆...whatever it takes...good luck and I hope Santa gets you the ramps of your dreams 🙏Keep us posted!
@@WorksIRL 😁👍🏼
wal-mart has wheel chocks...
Thank you for sharing that...good to know! 💪
I hope that wasn't your best white top because you'll never wash out that oil stain on the cuff! 😏
You’re right about oil stains…I think that stain is from many oil changes ago 🤣 I tend to use my old shirts for my car and house task chores then chuck them or use as shop rags once they get a bit too stained and worn. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 👍
@@WorksIRLThat's great - the video was very entertaining and indeed helpful.
If you use all 4 ramps you won’t only get the vehicle elevated IT WILL be level too.
You know, I really want to do that...I was rather bummed seeing they specifically state not to do that but I suppose they have to...I'm really tempted since it sure seems like that would work.
@@WorksIRL Seems it would work, but depends on the vehicle. Still would have to get the ramps under the vehicle in front of the rear wheels so need sufficient ground clearance. Could work on my pickup, but not on my car. I also have four ramps, but have never tried it. If I did this with my pickup, I'd definitely tie a heavy rope or chain to the front tow hooks to another vehicle perhaps to theoretically hold it from rolling back down the ramps.
@@donquixote... Theoretically, it seems like it would work but when I read the small print on the. package and saw it state they shouldn't be used that way, I rather gave up thinking about it. Definitely need to be cautious using ramps or working under any vehicle lift on ramps or jack with jack stands.
@WorksIRL I saw you guys mentioned that above. I hadn't actually read that, but as I had thought about it, I had decided I didn't think it was that great an idea. If the flat area on top were a bit longer to accommodate my truck tires better, I wouldn't see why it'd be a problem. The ramps are 16k capacity, or 32k for four ramps, and my truck weighs 7k. The capacity of each ramp is 8k, and would each only have to shoulder 1.75k each (just under 25% of their capacity). Their fine print is for their liability concerns. So if that need ever came up, and I decided to do it, I'd be sure to anchor the truck as I described above and I see no reason why it wouldn't be ok.
Yep, drive forward onto the front two ramps and then you can reverse onto the rear two ramps........... err, nope! 🤔
Just wondering why you are so cheap to charge your own oil 😮😮😮
🤣Clearly you've never changed your own oil or you'd know it likely costs MORE to change our own oil than having it done because you have to buy the necessary tools to do it properly and/or you splurge and use the highest quality oils and filter money can buy thinking you're saving money doing it yourself 😆! Yes, there's usually some money-saving aspect to doing tasks ourselves but truth be told, it may not be as much about saving money as it is about being self-reliant and having the peace of mind that a task is done the way one would like it to be done. Unless you're an extraordinarily lucky individual, statistically it's highly likely over time of paying others to perform work on anything you own (car, house, appliances, etc.) you will run into a frustrating situation where you paid for services not properly executed or worse...the "simple task" you expected to be performed gets botched by a supposed "professional" who just isn't very good at what they do OR they simply don't care or take pride in their work. Sadly, eventually every consumer of "professional services" generally runs into that situation. When it happens enough, one realizes it's worth investing the time performing whatever tasks one can often easily learn to do themselves and end up finding they can get it done right the first time and know it was done right. Nobody cares about your stuff more than you who had to buy it with your own hard-earned money. As it seems you haven't had to learn that hard lesson, yet...I wish you continued good luck and hope you continue to have good experiences with paying supposed "professionals" performing basic maintenance tasks on your vehicle(s). 👍
Please, please, please. Get yourself a creeper. You will thank me.
I actually do have one my son got me for xmas years ago. Now that I've got that extra room under there, I can break that out! 👍