Reese Explore 7454000 Centerfold Loading Review

This ramp is just what I needed. It's strong enough to be used with the BMW R1200 RT and GS and breaks down into two smaller ramps, perfect for low altitudes. I am currently using it (both pieces together) to load bikes into a container that is 14" off the ground and it works great!

Simplicity, versatility, great value. Bought to load my bike in a shed that is about 12 inches off the ground. For this reason I have split it into two ramps as one ramp is for higher loads (up to 36 inches). Now I can load and unload the snow blower using two ramps.

Benefits: - Delivered 3 days earlier. Cons: - Two boxes were combined into one box for shipping. - Item looks used and dirty. scratches and marks. Listed as new - Many scratches on the inside/bottom of the item. See photos - some stickers are already missing and removed/damaged. Look at the photo - the strap out of the box is shabby. view photo

For those on a budget this is fine but consider the weight and how you will be using it, usually more than the instructions say. I was trying to load a 550 pound bike (that's the rider weight) with only 6 inches and the edge at the ends of half of the ramp I used is curled up. I would NEVER use both halves bolted back to back as shown here for a truck body.

Perfect fit for me! Turned into Theo plays as soon as they got to my house. I put it on the edge of my shed which is about 10 inches off the ground, place them side by side for a wide platform, and voila, my bike was in the shed! I don't know how it would be if I ever had to assemble my 550lb bike and shove it into my truck, it would be a bit nerve wracking but for me and my situation they are perfect!

It's advertised to split in half and use as 2 separate shorter ramps. It can be split in half but not without 2 wrenches and then it's not designed to use either of the ends that meet at the joint as ends for the top or bottom when splitting. The only reason I got this and not something better is because it's advertised to be shared that way and it's just not safe or practical to share that way.