The Best Pet Ramps for Trucks

The best pet ramps for your truck should be sturdy, convenient to use and include a skid-free surface. As your pet ages, it will have increasing difficulty jumping in and out of your truck. And older pets could be injured from landing on hard ground, cement or asphalt. A pet ramp can provide your pet easy and safe access to your truck.

  1. Bi-Fold Pet Ramp

    • Bi-fold pet ramps are hinged at the center of the ramp, making it possible to fold the ramp and easily store it in your truck. The lengths of bi-fold ramps vary, but ramps long enough to reach the bed of a truck ̵2; some fold out to 70 inches̵2;are available. A common width for a pet ramp is 19 inches.

      The bi-fold ramp, constructed from strong yet lightweight aluminum, can weigh as little as fourteen pounds. The surface of the ramp is covered with either carpet or a rubberized textured coating so your pet can easily walk on the ramp without slipping, even in the rain. These ramps can typically hold up to 250 pounds. They also have either rubber strips or feet at the ground-end of the ramp so it won̵7;t slip.

    Tri-Fold Pet Ramp

    • The tri-fold pet ramp̵7;s convenient design allows you to fold the ramp into the compact size of a suitcase with a carrying handle for easy transportation. The ramp has a skid-proof surface for your pet̵7;s safety. Typically around 70 inches long and 21 inches wide, the ramp will easily reach your truck bed and provides enough walking room for your pet. The ramp also has rubber at the bottom to prevent the ramp from slipping.

      The weight capacity might be lower with the tri-fold design. Still, these pet ramps usually are adequate for any pet weighing up to 200 pounds.

    Telescoping Pet Ramps

    • The telescoping pet ramp is the most versatile of all the pet ramps. Typically, you can extend the ramp from 39 to 84 inches. Often made from a combination of aluminum and plastic, the ramp is lightweight, usually around 13 pounds. The design includes a carrying handle and a safety latch to prevent the ramp from accidentally opening.

      The ramp is easy to use by simply sliding it to the desired length. Stronger than the bi-fold and tri-fold ramps, the telescoping ramp can hold almost 400 pounds. The ramps also have rubber feet at the bottom for stability. Either carpet or rubber coating provides a skid-free surface for your pet, and some models have short side railings for additional safety.