How-To Guides & Articles
Discount Ramps specializes in offering quality ramps, lifts, carriers, tie-down straps and more.
We live and breathe the ramp business, and love sharing our knowledge with our customers. Browse any of our articles for more information about our products, including selecting the right product for your needs, installation, and getting the most out of your purchase.
Motorcycle Products
Learn about our high-quality motorcycle ramps and other motorcycle products, from how to properly tie down a motorcycle, to understanding the differences between each type of ramp so you can make an educated purchase, the following articles will guide you every step of the way.
- Loading & Transport
- Best Hitch-Mounted Motorcycle Carriers for 2024
- How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Motorcycle Carrier
- Are Motorcycle Carriers Safe?
- How to Choose a Motorcycle Ramp
- How to Secure a Loading Ramp to Your Vehicle
- How to Tow or Transport a Motorcycle
- How to Load & Tie Down a Dirt Bike into a Pickup
- How to Load a Motorcycle into a Truck
- How to Determine Proper Motorcycle Loading Ramp Length
- Ramp vs. Punch Plate: The Best Applications for Both Ramp Surfaces
- Service & Maintenance
- How to Choose the Best Motorcycle Lift Table
- Best Practices for Using a Motorcycle Lift Table
- How to Choose the Best Storage Cover
- How to Prepare for Motorcycle Riding Season
- How to Winterize Your Motorcycle: 7 Steps for Winter Storage
- How to Balance a Motorcycle Tire by Yourself
- How to Use a Motorcycle Wheel Chock
ATV, UTV, and Golf Cart Products
Learn how to easily and safely load your golf cart, ATV, or UTV into the back of your truck or trailer using our golf, ATV, or UTV ramps.
- Loading & Transport
- How to Choose an ATV Ramp
- How To Transport an ATV With a Trailer
- How to Load a Golf Cart into a Truck
- How to Properly Load a Lawn Tractor into a Pickup Truck
- Rungs vs. Punch Plate: The Best Applications for Both Ramp Surfaces
- Service & Maintenance
- The Ultimate Guide to ATV Lift Tables
- How to Winterize an ATV
Ripping down trails and carving through fresh powder is every snowmobiler's dream, but you'll have to get your sled to the trail first. Our product experts will explain how to get it there in one piece.
- Loading & Transport
- How to Choose a Snowmobile Ramp
- How to Load a Snowmobile into a Truck
Marine Products
Check out the below articles to understand the importance of a high-quality boat cover and determine which one is right for you!
Loading Dock & Warehouse
Learn more about choosing and assembling a heavy-duty ramp for loading and hauling by reading one of our many informational articles below!
- How-To Guides
- How To Measure for a Container Ramp
Traffic & Safety
Learn more about choosing and assembling a heavy-duty ramp for loading and hauling by reading one of our many informational articles below!
- Buying Guide
- Parking Stop Buyer's Guide
- How to Choose a Hand Truck
- How to Select the Right Wheel Chocks
- How to Choose the Right Cable Ramps
- How-To Guides
- How to Cover Outside Extension Cords
- How to Measure Outer Diameter of Cables
- How To Create a Safe Jobsite
- How To Use Wheel Chocks
- Articles
- Targeting Common Threats to Workplace Productivity
- How Automation Will Continue To Change Manufacturing Facilities
- Strategies for Renovating Facilities Without Disrupting Operations
- How Small Manufacturers Can Make Facilities More Efficient
- How Do You Protect Outdoor Cables and Wires?
- Durability, Safety and More: 9 Reasons to Use Cable Ramps
- Parking Lot Safety at Work
- The Importance of Ground Protection on Job Sites
- Traffic Speed Control Systems: Bumps, Humps, Tables, and Strips
- Calming Traffic and Creating a Safe Parking Lot
Loading Ramps
Check out one of our informational guides to help you find the right truck and trailer ramp!
- Buying Guide
- How to Choose the Correct Heavy Duty Commercial Ramp
- Car and Truck Loading Ramp Buyer's Guide
- Heavy Duty Trailer Ramp End Selection Guide
- Buying Guide for Step Deck Trailer Load Levelers and Ramp Kits
- Articles
- Heavy-Duty Loading Ramp Foot Styles - Knife Cut vs. Stub Toe
- The Must-Have Tool Kit for Owner Operator Truckers
- Trucker Appreciation Week: We Appreciate You
- Calculators
- Automobile Loading Ramp Calculator
Cargo Control
Check out the below articles to learn and how, why and what of safe cargo control.
- Buyer's Guide
- How to Know What Ratchet Strap You Need
Our how-to guides will aid you in finding the right wheelchair ramp to access your home, van, or office in the most effective way possible.
- Buying Guides
- How to Choose a Threshold Ramp
- How to Choose a Wheelchair Ramp
- How to Choose between Full-Width Portable Wheelchair Ramps and Track Ramps
- How-To Guides
- How to Build a Handicap Ramp
- How to Determine Proper Wheelchair Ramp Length
- How to Get Rid of New Rubber Mat Odor
- Articles
- Best Types of Portable Wheelchair Ramps
- Best Types of Threshold Ramps
- Modular Ramps Create Custom Access for Your Home
- Addressing Common Concerns About Buying a Wheelchair Ramp for Your Home
- Wheelchair Ramp Safety Features Worth the Investment
- ADA Specifications for Wheelchair Ramps
- Wooden Wheelchair Ramps vs. Aluminum Ramps
- Most Wheelchair Accessible Cities in the World
- Why You Should Think Twice About Building a Wheelchair Ramp
Lifts & Carriers
Learn how to save money on your purchase and determine which mobility scooter carrier or lift is the best fit for you with these helpful guides.
- Buyer's Guide
- Buying Guide: Mobility Scooter Carriers for Your Vehicle
- How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Carrier for Your Power Wheelchair or Scooter
- How-To Guides
- How to Transport Your Wheelchair in a Car
Living & Working Independently
Living with a limited mobility or a disability doesn't have to stop you from living your dreams. Find tips and tricks for living well from Discount Ramps.
- How-To Guides
- How to Modify Your Home for Sudden Loss of Mobility in a Loved One
- How to Modify Your Home for Aging in Place
- How to Measure for a Manual Wheelchair
- How to Assist the Elderly into Pontoon Boats: How a Ramp Can Help
- Articles
- 6 Ways To Make Your Workplace More Accessible
- Wheelchair Ramps and Medicaid/Medicare: Understanding Accessibility and Health Insurance
- Aging in Place Versus Assisted Living: Pros and Cons
- Top Wheelchair Friendly and Accessible Vacations
- Keeping Fit in a Wheelchair
- Medicare & Electric Wheelchairs: Who Pays?
Scooters and Power Chairs
Scooters and power chairs come with a wide variety of options and features. Let us help you find the perfect one and get the most out of your new purchase!
- Buyer's Guide
- How to Choose The Right Scooter For Your Mobility Needs
Whether you need to lift your car for service or load it up onto a trailer for transport, we will help you understand which ramps are the best for the situation.
- Buyer's Guide
- Car and Truck Loading Ramp Buyer's Guide
- How-To Guides
- How to Rotate Your Own Tires
- How to Do Your Own Oil Change
Cargo Carriers & Bars
Find the best car carrier to take your camping gear, mobility equipment, kayak, bike, or ski gear with you to your favorite destination!
- Buying Guide
- Cargo Carrier Buying Guide
- How to Choose the Best Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier
- How to Choose the Right Ladder Rack or Truck Rack
- How-To Guides
- How to Transport a Snowblower
- Articles
- Understanding the Limitations of Hitch-Mounted Carriers
- Can a Unibody Vehicle Frame Safely Carry a Hitch-Mounted Carrier?
- Assembly and Installation Tips: Understanding Jam Nuts and How to Use Them
- Pickup Cargo Bars Make Sense for Contractors Hauling Materials
- How Much Weight Can My Truck's Tailgate Cables Support
Ratchet Straps & Tie Downs
Make tying down your ATV, motorcycle, bicycle, or other valuable equipment to your vehicle easy with our many tips and tutorials below, including how to assemble and use ratchet straps, the importance of tie-down straps over bungee cords, and how to properly secure cargo to your vehicle.
Browse through our informational articles below to learn everything you need to know about how to tell the difference between hitch classes and the different types of hitch-mounted carriers.
- Buying Guide
- How to Choose the Best Trailer
- How to Choose a Hitch-Mounted Carrier for Your Power Wheelchair or Scooter
- How to Choose the Best Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier
- How-To Guides
- How to Move a Trailer by Hand
- Articles
- Roadtripping Across the U.S.: How to Prepare
- Understanding the Limitations of Hitch-Mounted Carriers
- Can a Unibody Vehicle Frame Safely Carry a Hitch-Mounted Carrier?
- Types of Trailer Dollies
- Back it Up! Learn the Correct Way to Back Up Single-Axle, Double-Axle and Triple-Axle Trailers
- Picking the Right Truck-Mounted Salt Spreader for Your Snow Removal Business
- Towing: What You Need to Know
- Towing Safety Tips and Tricks
- Safe Winter Towing
- Tips for Packing a Trailer to Avoid Dangerous Sway
- Road Trip Essentials
- Installing Track in Your Trailer: What You Need to Know
- Trailering Your Vehicle 101
Covers
Check out the below articles to understand the importance of a high-quality cover and determine which one is right for you!
- Buying Guide
- How to Choose the Best Storage Cover
Easily find the best utility rack to increase your truck's carrying capacity by checking out the article below.
- Buyer's Guide
- Best of Truck Racks
- How to Choose the Right Roof Rack for Your Vehicle
- How to Choose the Right Ladder Rack or Truck Rack
- How to Choose a Headache Rack
- Articles
- Tire Steps are the Best Vehicle Accessory You Don't Own
- What Truck Rack You Need for Your Haul
- Product Spotlight
- Haul it All with the Elevate Outdoor Steel Over-Cab Truck Rack
Biking
Learn the best tips to make your biking expedition a convenient and successful one.
- How-To Guides
- How to Store Your Bike in Your Garage or Apartment
- How to Install a Roof Bike Rack
- How to Install a Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack
- How to Transport an Ebike
- Articles
- Biking the Ice Age Trail: What to Bring & Where to Stop On the Way
- Best Biking Trips in the U.S.
- The Pros and Cons of Ebikes and Fat Tire Bikes Versus Bicycles
- Ebikes and Fat Tires: What Carriers Will Work for My Electric Bicycle?
- BMX Tips: Using Ramps to Get Air
- A Beginner's Guide to Cycling Vacations and Bike Tours in the US
- Types of Bike Racks for Your Car or Truck
- Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in the US
- Women's Bicycles: Finding a Bike Rack for the Frame
Skateboard Ramps
Learn about proper skateboard ramp securing methods to create the safest experience for any action sport enthusiast.
Ski & Snowboarding
Learn the best tips and tricks to make your winter expedition a successful one.
Hunting
Learn the best tips and tricks to make your hunting expedition a successful one.
- Before the Hunt
- Hunting Seasons by State
- How to Plant a Food Plot with an ATV
- Best Deer Hoists & How to Build Your Own
- Hunting with Your Children: Bonding Outdoors
- The Benefits of Hunting
- Getting Ready for the Hunting Season
- Deer Hoist Features to Look For
- Are Gun Racks in Trucks Legal?
- ATV Hunting Accessories & Gear
Kayaking, Boating, Canoeing & Fishing
Learn the best tips and tricks to make your water expedition a successful one.
- How-To Guide
- How to Transport & Store a Kayak
- How to Hang a Kayak in a Garage
- How to Mount a Canoe to Your Vehicle's Roof Rack
- How to Store a Kayak in a Garage or Outside
- How to Tie Down a Kayak to a Vehicle
- How to Store a Kayak Properly
- How to Enjoy Local Bodies of Water in an Environmentally-Friendly Way