Thanks for this tutorial Craig! It took me a couple days to find the brackets but everything else was available at my local hardware store! It was a pain to get the clamps on the cable without twisting them but I got it on straight and I now have a SAFE ramp door patio, with an Extend-a-room tent added, which provides extra space to chill out and/or play board games with the kids when it's rainy! I love it! Thanks Bunches!
Great video. Thanks! Just a note on cable crimping...properly crimped they are many times stronger that cable clamps....and look nicer also. They cannot be adjusted of course so a turn buckle is mighty nice.
Good idea, may do similar adding turnbuckles for cable stretch, My ramp is a longer powered 2 piece folding ramp and very heavy, so may have a few more challenges.
I made my own years ago. Took a piece of 11/2 inch square steel tube, cut it at an angle, drilled a hole in it, painted it black just like the bracket. I used a chain, cut to fit, with chain quick link connectors. All this fits in a crown royal bag or I leave it on, using a small bungie to keep it from banging around. Cables are a pain to store.
Looks nice, my only recommendation is putting some sort of plate on the outside to spread the load on the deck/ramp frame to minimize pull three and flexing.
Good job leveling the ramp..... Was the trailer level ? You didn't mention anything about that. If anyone reads this, level the trailer first.... Sure it may sound silly but very important.
Found out this morning to make sure your drop down door is made for the I the isolated weight thru out the door and not the distributed weight like driving up a golf cart. The RV engineer said they make 2 different type drop down doors. One for patio use and one for just as a drop down.
Great video, just want to let you know that the wire clamps are installed wrong side @ 4:50. The live end of the wire ropes goes on the saddle side and the dead end on the bended U. 10-20 % weaker, not a big deal.
Thanks for the info! I have a 2020 stryker 2916 that did not come with the patio kit. Could you possibly tell me where you found the brackets that bolt through the door? I'm also in wa state as well.
I no longer have that trailer but was really happy with this project I did. and the new owner was very happy as well. I found the brackets here. www.trekwood.com/products.php?product_id=316050
Just for your knowledge I think your cable clamps are on backwards saddle should be on live cable side Always remember a saying , Never saddle a dead horse, nice install
Hi, how's the setup working? Any updates after spending some more time using it? I just purchased a new Stryker without the patio option and want to do this. Thanks for any followup tips and for putting this video together!
Hello, we've only had the opportunity to officially use the deck once. Poor weather, proximity to other campers etc. However, the time we did get to use it, we loved it and the dogs loved it even more!
@@1964cht Yes The brackets are there. I called Trekwood RV Parts and she told me if Dutchman did not say it was ok the make a deck they could not sell me the parts. Still waiting on an email back.
Personally, I would put support under the door if I had 4 adults. These doors are built strong though. They are made to drive some pretty heavy toys up them.
Craig Tanguy I guess the only place that I'm concerned about is the gusset where you connect the cable up top is that frame strong enough to support that weight? I have no doubt that the door is strong enough to support the weight and your anchors on the door itself look very stout.
Personally, I would feel better about 4 adults on mine if I used support underneath, especially if people were going to be sitting close to the far end. Better safe than sorry I suppose.
I couldn't promise that it is, but it seems very strong. I've only had 2 adults on chairs and 2 hyper dogs on it and it seemed very stable. If I had a couple more adults, I would make sure that not all of them go toward the very end. Or at least send my least favorite ones out there to test it.
The cable I used was about 3/16", but I would choose what works for you depending on how much weight you're needing to support. There's a link for the brackets that bolt onto the door in the video description. I don't have any other links because everything else was purchased at my local North 40 hardware store.
Carol, sorry I didn't see this message sooner. Hopefully by now you've figured it out, however, the length of the cable really depends on where you install the brackets on the ramp. I mounted them first, then measured for my cable length.
C & C's Adventures Do you have any suggestions for the type of safety fencing that goes around the patio/deck? I may be moving to an RV park and FT it. Just want to suspend it out over a treed ravine and don’t want to lose anyone or anything. Thanks!
No issues at all. We've since sold this trailer, but I'm not sure what people were talking about. we drove our side x side on this, that's a lot more weight than people in chairs.
It's been a while, but I think I used 3/8". It's held up great with 2 adults and 2 dogs on it for extended periods of time. Of course, you can never go wrong with thicker cable.
@@mikegagnon9157 We really enjoyed our Stryker. However, our grown kids/grandkids enjoy coming with us, so we decided to go a bit bigger with the separate garage/bedroom/bathroom option.
Scott_PDX . Scott, this is Ron (BlackdogADV). I just bought a toy hauler and want to do a patio conversation. Lepperts has the brackets for $7 and the other place is $20. Which ones did you use?
C & C's Adventures I went ahead and used 3/16’s cable. Now, if I could find a screened in enclosure to make that patio deck more useful, that would be great.
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Thanks for this tutorial Craig!
It took me a couple days to find the brackets but everything else was available at my local hardware store!
It was a pain to get the clamps on the cable without twisting them but I got it on straight and I now have a SAFE ramp door patio, with an Extend-a-room tent added, which provides extra space to chill out and/or play board games with the kids when it's rainy!
I love it!
Thanks Bunches!
Great video. Thanks! Just a note on cable crimping...properly crimped they are many times stronger that cable clamps....and look nicer also. They cannot be adjusted of course so a turn buckle is mighty nice.
This is a great video! You explained everything so simply and detailed, thank you!!
Good idea, never thought of that, this is my first toy hauler, owned a bunch of other trailers, may put my install on my channel too.
Good idea, may do similar adding turnbuckles for cable stretch, My ramp is a longer powered 2 piece folding ramp and very heavy, so may have a few more challenges.
I made my own years ago. Took a piece of 11/2 inch square steel tube, cut it at an angle, drilled a hole in it, painted it black just like the bracket. I used a chain, cut to fit, with chain quick link connectors. All this fits in a crown royal bag or I leave it on, using a small bungie to keep it from banging around. Cables are a pain to store.
Thank you for sharing this information. Great work!
Clean, neat and sturdy......well done!
Thank you for the instructions. Getting mine down by friends this weekend.
Looks nice, my only recommendation is putting some sort of plate on the outside to spread the load on the deck/ramp frame to minimize pull three and flexing.
A plate like how so
Basically a gusset plate on the outside bolts would distribute the load better across the two bolts.
Great vid!
Good job leveling the ramp..... Was the trailer level ? You didn't mention anything about that. If anyone reads this, level the trailer first.... Sure it may sound silly but very important.
Great tutorial, and thank you for the link to the brackets!
Found out this morning to make sure your drop down door is made for the I the isolated weight thru out the door and not the distributed weight like driving up a golf cart. The RV engineer said they make 2 different type drop down doors. One for patio use and one for just as a drop down.
I figured that if I can get in my 1500 pound RZR and drive up the ramp it will hold my wife and I sitting in chairs
Thanks so much
Its for sitting and lounging. Not having 8 drunk buddies mosh pitting 😂😂😂. But you are correct they make two diffrent doors.
Cable clamps are wrong. Remember "never saddle a dead horse" the U bolt should be on the dead side of the cable
Great video, just want to let you know that the wire clamps are installed wrong side @ 4:50. The live end of the wire ropes goes on the saddle side and the dead end on the bended U. 10-20 % weaker, not a big deal.
Thanks for the info! I have a 2020 stryker 2916 that did not come with the patio kit. Could you possibly tell me where you found the brackets that bolt through the door? I'm also in wa state as well.
I no longer have that trailer but was really happy with this project I did. and the new owner was very happy as well. I found the brackets here. www.trekwood.com/products.php?product_id=316050
You did a great job.
Just for your knowledge I think your cable clamps are on backwards saddle should be on live cable side
Always remember a saying , Never saddle a dead horse, nice install
Nice video. I would have used the same products for that and do with some of my landscape projects. 👍🤙
Now all you need is a rail system. There adjustable so it wouldn't be hard to find some that fit!
Thank you brother!
Hi, how's the setup working? Any updates after spending some more time using it?
I just purchased a new Stryker without the patio option and want to do this.
Thanks for any followup tips and for putting this video together!
Hello, we've only had the opportunity to officially use the deck once. Poor weather, proximity to other campers etc. However, the time we did get to use it, we loved it and the dogs loved it even more!
Thank you
Well done, thanks for sharing the parts link.
Garage - Cable Attachment Bracket - Ramp Door - 2.75" x 1.233" x 1.25" x 1.25" - Black - Powder Coat × 2
Nice, How is it holding up? Would you do anything differently? I'm thinking about doing this.
I sold this trailer after a few years, but the ramp/deck held up great. I would do it exactly same if I was to do it again.
Does your door shut with the brackets on? And awesome video. Why get a 2k add on when you can doit yourself.
According to the manufacturer, the saddles should be on the long end of the cable. FYI at 3:05
I would suggest flipping your cable clamps around. The “U” bolt is supposed to go on the short leg of the cable to pinch it so it won’t slip.
Wish some one would post a parts list. Brackets are already on mine.
We're preparing to do this too and have been wishing for a parts list.
Any chance you can tell me where you bought those brackets?
I mentioned the site in the video description, but I believe someone found some on Amazon.
Now, where can I buy the fences and attach those to the ramp like those forest river setups 🤔
I looked into them a long time ago. can't remember where I found some, but they aren't cheap
Great video I subbed! Thanks for ideas. Anyone got ideas on a railing?
Should have used a semi roll up door for cable attachment for that little bracket that you say you're hard to find
We have a 2019 Rubicon Toyhauler from Dutchman but they do not sell garage parts do you think these will work on our TT?
As long as you have the brackets up in the corners already there, it should work just fine.
@@1964cht Yes The brackets are there. I called Trekwood RV Parts and she told me if Dutchman did not say it was ok the make a deck they could not sell me the parts. Still waiting on an email back.
What size wire did you use? I was thinking of buying 1/4.
Gosh I don't remember, but I think it was rated for about 1500 lbs? might have been smaller than 1/4".
Does this design need additional support or is the door rigid enough to support four adults?
Personally, I would put support under the door if I had 4 adults. These doors are built strong though. They are made to drive some pretty heavy toys up them.
Craig Tanguy I guess the only place that I'm concerned about is the gusset where you connect the cable up top is that frame strong enough to support that weight? I have no doubt that the door is strong enough to support the weight and your anchors on the door itself look very stout.
Personally, I would feel better about 4 adults on mine if I used support underneath, especially if people were going to be sitting close to the far end. Better safe than sorry I suppose.
I couldn't promise that it is, but it seems very strong. I've only had 2 adults on chairs and 2 hyper dogs on it and it seemed very stable. If I had a couple more adults, I would make sure that not all of them go toward the very end. Or at least send my least favorite ones out there to test it.
People are saying the doors are different between the one that's made for the patio. Any issues thus far?
Not at all. It has held up very well.
Very nice, does the cable get caught up in the door? Do you have to have someone inside to clear it out of the way?
I completely unhook both tops and bottoms and store the cable away. We aren't always able to use the deck every trip.
Where do you get the rail kit to go around the ramp?
What gauge cable? Thought for sure you’d state the gauge and a link or name of parts to get… thanks
The cable I used was about 3/16", but I would choose what works for you depending on how much weight you're needing to support. There's a link for the brackets that bolt onto the door in the video description. I don't have any other links because everything else was purchased at my local North 40 hardware store.
nice hack, thanks for the video
What was the finished length on the cables?
Carol, sorry I didn't see this message sooner. Hopefully by now you've figured it out, however, the length of the cable really depends on where you install the brackets on the ramp. I mounted them first, then measured for my cable length.
C & C's Adventures Do you have any suggestions for the type of safety fencing that goes around the patio/deck? I may be moving to an RV park and FT it. Just want to suspend it out over a treed ravine and don’t want to lose anyone or anything. Thanks!
Any issues with this set up? A lot of talk about the doors being different
No issues at all. We've since sold this trailer, but I'm not sure what people were talking about. we drove our side x side on this, that's a lot more weight than people in chairs.
How long were your bolts?
What size cable rope did you use?
Also would 3/16 or 1/4 be better?
It's been a while, but I think I used 3/8". It's held up great with 2 adults and 2 dogs on it for extended periods of time. Of course, you can never go wrong with thicker cable.
@@1964cht awesome thanks
where did you buy the cable system
I purchased everything at my local hardware store except for the special brackets mentioned in the description.
How as it held up since you completed the work?
We sold that rig this spring but it held up great for us.
@@1964cht I also own a Stryker. Curious why you sold? FYI 2018 2613
@@mikegagnon9157 We really enjoyed our Stryker. However, our grown kids/grandkids enjoy coming with us, so we decided to go a bit bigger with the separate garage/bedroom/bathroom option.
Nice looking job. Where did you order those brackets online? Link?
I found it here. www.trekwood.com/products.php?product_id=316050
Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
Scott_PDX . Scott, this is Ron (BlackdogADV). I just bought a toy hauler and want to do a patio conversation. Lepperts has the brackets for $7 and the other place is $20. Which ones did you use?
Oh! I found the brackets at LippertComponents.com
What size cables did you use?
If I remember right, they are 1/4" or 3/8" diameter. 1500lb capacity.
Where did you buy the lock pins?
other than the brackets mentioned in the description, everything was purchased at my local hardware store.
Thank you
Where can I buy the kit
I posted the link for the brackets in the description. Everything else was purchased at my local hardware store
How long where the cables?
24ft 12 per side, but shortened to length to make door level.
never saddle a dead horse
hah.mmmmm
1) my brother cut two 4x4 to length to make his patio. 2) you're 70 years old. Stop saying "um".
I know, that's pretty bad. didn't realize it until the first comment about it
Where did you get the black powder coated bracket you mounted? What is called?
I put the link in the video description
@@1964cht Thanks for the quick response!
What size cable did you use?
if I remember correctly, it was 1/4"
C & C's Adventures I went ahead and used 3/16’s cable.
Now, if I could find a screened in enclosure to make that patio deck more useful, that would be great.