Ramps I need ideas for a reinforced ramp?

[Kimberly713]

Alright I have some questions concerning my new cage I am in the final (ish) stages of completing. Right now, I need a ramp up to the new 2x2 loft. I found my old one which consists of two grids and a piece of coroplast hot glued to it. It's very bouncy and just plain bad, hehe.

• Does anyone know how I can make a reinforced much stronger ramp with simple materials? I would like something similar to the GP Zone's ramps, just not for that price. That's a bit steep for me.

I have grids, and coroplast already and am living on a college student's budget so anything else, as low cost as possible guys. I am the master of improvising to save a buck too so any ideas are good ideas.

 

[lissie]

Are the grids connected to each other with cable ties? If you bend it in a L-shape and connect with lots of cable ties, it should be pretty strong.

Try these ramps:

This one is a bit short, but you could use 3 grids, or overlap just one square at the end.

 

[Kimberly713]

Yes they are bent in a U shape and zip tied at the ends. I could try this, was hoping for a less "gridy" ramp, but whatever works, right?

 

[HappyHopperz]

I am actually using a white powder coated metal shelf. I lined the shelf part with a piece of nice carpet and cable tied it down. If you'd like, I can snap a picture tomorrow and pass it along to you. Hope I helped!

 

[lissie]

If you are looking for less griddy look, you could go to lumber yard and look in their scrap piles. You can often get a free piece of wood or pay $1 for it.

 

[Kimberly713]

Thanks for all the ideas everyone
I'll have to go through those instructions again not half asleep spy9doc, but that's what I'm going for thanks !

 

[Kimberly713]

I am actually using a white powder coated metal shelf. I lined the shelf part with a piece of nice carpet and cable tied it down. If you'd like, I can snap a picture tomorrow and pass it along to you. Hope I helped!

Pictures are always helpful, thanks you