Rhino Ramps Review and Tips for Using Car Ramps
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In this video, I thought I’d talk about using car ramps and do a review of the Rhino Ramps (11909) 12,000 lb ramps.
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*Note: There are some reviews on Amazon, where users have complained of damage to the ramps. I personally have not experienced any damage to my set of ramps, but I wanted you to be aware.*
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I hope you enjoyed the video. I use jack stands about 90 to 95% of the time, but the ramps have come in handy for quickly inspecting a car I was looking to purchase, since they can easily be thrown in the trunk of my car.
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can you use 4 ramps and have the entire car lifted?
@@TerryRGraham I've never done it, but I could see this working if the car is not too low. I would wedge the ramps in front of the front and rear wheels then drive up the front and rear ramps simultaneously.
@@DIYApprentice I will probably buy some and try it. I think I will still slide my jack stands under for extra protection just in case.
I ask my sister to buy me some jack stands while she was shopping. When she home she showed me the car ramps she bought. I told her that I needed jack stands, but she said the ramps were cheaper. I replied that I needed them to work on my brakes. She said "so?"
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you sent your sister to buy tools, and are suprised by the result?
So?? hahahaha
I've used Rhino ramps for 20 years+ and the only thing that I would add, is that I also use jack stands as an extra precaution, when the car is on the ramps, for extra security. Excellent video.
Yes, I sometimes leave my jack in place if I don't have a solid place for jack stands other than the pinch welds.
Same here extra protection is needed for sure! Last time I didnt have extra protection I ended up with 5 kids 🤣 Jack stands gives me the peace of mind when using the rhino 🦏 ramps
@@denniscarey8426 hey Dennis! I’ve seen a Semi run up on Rhino ramps my friend! 🛻 They can hold a Tundra, Ram or whatever you have 🙂
@@denniscarey8426 Dennis have to be honest with you that I have been using mine for over a decade and I still trust it. I always use a backup when climbing under the car such as Jack stands and such. I would recommend completely but I’m not the one climbing under your car. For me they work great, and easy to move around. Of course they are basically hard plastic and maybe buying new ones after so many years would be a great idea. I would buy them again and again . Good luck with your decision
@@denniscarey8426 Per the specs, this 12,000-lb version should support trucks that size, but I personally would go up to the 16,000-lb version.
My local parts store had these. My vehicle is 3600 lbs. so I was uneasy about laying under my car when it was propped on plastic ramps. Watching this video has given me a little more confidence to make the Rhino purchase. I will not be paying the mechanics shop $120 for my OW-20 fully synthetic oil change. Oil+filter+ramps= $88 and only $50 after because I won't be buying new ramps every time. Thank you for the video.
Some have reported having issues with these ramps collapsing, but I've never experienced it. Adding jack stands may ease concerns.
Just wanted to call out how well this video was made. Little details like zooming in on the hole on the front of the ramp to be extra clear what you’re referencing is super helpful. Nice work!
Thanks! Appreciate the feedback.
Very well done video! I've been an automotive tech for about 35 years but have never used ramps. A lot of cars out there today are very low with no great place to put a jackstand once you've jacked the car up. I just bought the Rhino ramps to do oil changes so your video was perfect. You seemed to be very knowledgeable and very well spoken. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Appreciate you checking out the video.
Yeah i just tried jacks with my scion didn't work....wondering about these ramps for oil change
@@valjean2036 I would try the yardstick test mentioned in the video.
A tech for 35 years and you do oil changes without the vehicle being level? If you are the former your wouldn't do the latter!
@@raydavison2972 I don't know anyone who puts their vehicle on 4 stands just to change the oil. The oil pan plug is generally at the back of the oil pan, so being level isn't needed.
..love my Rhino ramps...quick and easy...and safe...great for routine inspections, coolant drain & refill, and quick and easy engine and transmission oil changes...
Hey this video is well done and I appreciate that you took the time to produce this. The audio quality is outstanding. Your pacing and flow are great. Kudos if you edit these yourself, money well spent if you pay a dude!
Thanks - appreciate it. I actually edit them myself. I try to improve with every video.
Just purchased a set of the Rhino Ramps 16,000 pound max capacity for my Yukon after watching this nice video. Thanks for the well made video and all of the good info. Subscribed
Thanks. I hope they work out great for you.
Excellent video! Thank you for all the info on the ramps. My jack took a dump and I decided to use Rhino Ramp for a quick oil change. Worked out nicely.
Thanks. Glad they worked out for you 👍
Now, I feel better about using ramps!That was realllly thorough! Thanks. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching!
Great video! I know you mentioned how you wedge the ramps to the tire and center the dot, but a quick look from the rear side of the car making sure the ramps aren't tilted in or out at all on the wheel-stop side has saved me a couple of times from driving off the side when I thought it was already straight doing a quick checj from the front, but luckily decided to double check before driving up
Thanks
I was looking for car ramp info and found your video. Very well done and informative. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
Glad you found the video to be informative. Thanks for watching!
This is a Great DIY Video. You're very articulate I couldn't explain this any better myself.
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Awesome video!! I was looking into buying these but wanted to a see a review. This video was amazing
Thanks. Appreciate the feedback!
It was also nice to hear he’s used them for 3 years with no signs of cracking. On amazon, every other review says they crack easily so that made me nervous
wow so clear how you presented I literally liked and subscribed. Thank you for this awesome video
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it! 👍
There amazing for exhaust work! I just backed up (9th attempt) lol and was able to do muffler delete (my Lexus has 4) and replace 02 sensors with so much room... worth the 40$
Nice
Thank you, that was very informative. Ramps seem like a simple enough thing yet I learned a few things.
Good to hear. Thanks for watching the video!
Excellent analysis (and video quality), decided on the ramps after your demo...thanks.
Thanks! Glad the video was useful. 👍
Great vid Brother. Subscribed You were very thorough for individuals who may not know
Thanks!
Great video with excellent detailed instruction. Thanks.
Thanks. 👍
Informative video! Section dealing with placement of ramps and chock invaluable.
Thanks 👍
Best video on using car ramps that I've ever seen
Thanks for the kind words.
Thourough video. Will be purchasing these ramps. Thanks for the info
Glad the video helped make your decision. Thanks for watching!
I really appreciate the thoroughness of your review and demonstrating the ramp usage. Thank you for making this video.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome. Good to know. Still got the solod steel ramp set. And I can not wait to try them. Thank you for uploading.... !
Thanks for watching! 👍
@@DIYApprentice of course and I sub. Posting my video on my new car ramp. .. 1st try. Love it. Makes work so easy.
Excellent review. So I take it you feel pretty secure crawling under your vehicle with the newer ramps. I'm thinking of buying them just for oil changes for my Jeep Grand Cherokee
This is the exact video I want. Love it
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.
Thanks buddy great review! I was just looking at these at Canadian Tire and was wondering how they performed. You answered all my questions. Thank you!
Glad the review was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Great video, buddy! Very informative. I’ll be buying these soon, but I’ll be using mine for the rear of my car. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks for watching 😀
Great job! Very informative. Thank you!
Thanks for watching. 👍
Really informative review. Thanks!
Thanks. Appreciate it.
Well presented vid! Just the info I was looking for. I like that you emphasized the warning/direction labels - they are there for a reason.
Considering the Rhinos as I'd like to use them for getting at the wheel barrels for cleaning and detailing.
Appreciate you checking out the video. 👍
what a grate video thank you for all the helpful information I have the 1600 model and I never noticed the thing in the middle to line up the tire with I will use this next time I use my ramps. I have the metal type from hft as well but they're getting a bit heavy these days I turned 57 and im still doing this stuff just but just not as strong as I used to be you never stop learning & I always learn something new
Glad you got some useful info from the video. Thanks for checking it out!
Good job on the review man. Had a little trust issues with the ramps. Now I feel confident that I'm not gonna die using them.
lol. There have been some reported failures, but I've personally not had issues with my set of ramps.
@@DIYApprentice how often ypu use it mate i got a workshop so ill probably use it a couple times a day for quick jobs, you think it will break?
Also wanted to ask would you ever consider putting anti slip material on it?
@@kotoposts There have been reports of these ramps breaking, so I can't say how durable they'd be in a shop environment. I have not had any issues, but I only use them maybe once every two or three months. I've seen a couple automotive CZcamsrs use them in their shops.
Nicely done video😎👍🏼Thanx broski.
Thanks for checking out the video.👍
Well explained and filmed! Thanks
Thanks. Appreciate it.
Great video/info. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it 👍
Great job I do have the Rhino ramps as well and love them.
Thanks!
Very well presented and informative, I have some work to do under my Land Rover Defender, I’m slightly concerned about getting under the thing to do work, ramps look like the way to go. All the best.🇬🇧
Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.
Really well made video thank you!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
Very thorough. Very clear and well spoken. A little slow for me but don't change anything. Watchers can turn the speed up if they want. You can turn the CZcams playback setting up to 2.0 (blazing fast) and still understand every word (amazing) but don't go past 1.5 if you actually want to learn something.(and why wouldn't you). Must be using a good microphone. I learned quite a bit just by the background sounds (as he moves the ramps around, flips them over etc)
Thanks
Thanks for the video. Much appreciated!
Thanks for watching!
Good job mate. Very helpful
Thanks for checking out the video!
Great vid!
Thanks
Great video keep up the good work 👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
By far the best info. on ramps.
Thanks! Appreciate you checking out the video.
Good, smart comprehensive review 👍
Thanks.
@@DIYApprentice keep up the good work
I added a couple of hinged plates to my Rhinos to decrease the attack angle to save the front end on my C7 Corvette .Works great
HI---what exactly did you do? I have a vette too and looking to use these at the front but they seem like they will touch the front spoiler.
also looking for this answer
Great video. Thanks for the info!
Thanks for checking it out!
Very well made video. Thanks
Thanks for watching. Appreciate it.
Great video and demonstration.
Thanks!
Helpful video.
Thank you.
Thanks for checking out the video!
I appreciate basically every aspect that you went through to make this video.. there was just one major flaw that I feel I have to mention.
You went through the trouble of doing an extensive review, but then after you got the car on the ramps you didn’t show us how much the car was lifted and how much room you’d have to work under it up by getting down under it or at least get a shot of the car from underneath. You just brought it back down almost instantly.
Of course I understand that each car is different and this and that, and you may have had your reasons. But I just feel like it would have made the video incredibly stronger.
Thanks for giving me confidence to use these ramps for the first time, I’ve always just used jacks and jack stands but wanted something quicker and finally broke down and bought them.
Fair point. Thanks for checking out the video.
@@DIYApprentice no thank you for making the video! I feel much safer now without even ever using them yet lol! Car will need an oil change by next week.
Great comprehensive video
Thanks!
Great video. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching.
Nicely done.
I'm looking to install a towing system on my Fiat 500 for recreational towing behind a RV. Also will be installing a hitch for a bicycle rack.
I believe these ramps will make my job much easier.
Thanks and again, your video nicely presented.
Thanks. Enjoy your adventures 😀
Worth a follow up. I bought a pair of the 12K ramps and they work incredibly well with our Fiat.
No problem with ramps sliding on a concrete floor and just enough clearance that no car parts touched as the tires climbed the ramps.
Lift is high enough for me to access and work under the vehicle however a creeper is not feasible.
I'm gonna keep em. 👍
@@rvvacation1862
A creeper?
Look at Richie Rich.
Real shadetree mechanics use cardboard boxes. 😂
Great info. I watched the whole video 📹
Thanks. Appreciate it.
Great video man. You do a nice job of explaining everything and I really like that. Have you ever looked into making your own out of wood? I have seen a few CZcams videos on making them and I wonder how they compare..
Thanks. Someone else asked the same question about wooden ramps. I might give it a shot myself 😀
Excellent you helped me a lot.
Glad to help. 👍
Great video, thanks!
Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
great video!!!! i subscribed!
Thanks!
Great review, very objective!
Thanks for checking out the video!
Omg this was amazing
Thanks. Appreciate it.
I recently bought a set of these Rhino ramps and had to return them.
I tried several times to drive my 2014 Miata on them and they would slip out about half way up. My garage floor is smooth finished, and I'm sure this didn't help. No problem with the angle of attack and I line them up with and wedged them under the tires, tried putting them back a bit, nothing seemed to work. I'll probably end up building a set out of wood and put a mat of some kind under them. Great review, thanks.
Yeah, the rubber foot is not very good. Thanks for watching the video!
Nice. It's also a good idea to measure the inside edge of the ramp when the tires are centered on there to make it easier in the future. Put the ramp on the tire. quickly measure the distance between the front ends, and go. Writing the measurement on the ramp with a sharpie or something helps.
It's easier to be a little off with the spacing than you think.
I've done that in the past - definitely not a bad idea.
Just made my own wooden ramps whit some remaining wood from house renovation and it worked well
Yes, seems to be an alternative some choose.
Great Video
Thanks!
I wish they made metal car ramps that size :(
So my brother gave me a set of 6k lb Rhino Ramps. He had used them one time. Things changed for him and no longer had a garage to store stuff in so they are mine now. My floor in my garage is very smooth even glossy shinny. I dont want to rough up this look. My Rhino Ramp would not grip. I put down some industrial grip tape and they still scooted forward when trying to get up the ramp. I used the strap from the Harbor Freight ratcheting tie downs t have to solve the slide issue.
I pushed the strap threw the centering hole just in front of the front edge on the ramps. I tied two knots on top of each other so the knot was large enough not to let the strap pull back through the hole. Then I laid the rest of the strap back away from the front edge of the ramp toward where the rear tire would be so the rear tire could roll over the strap. I also put a few strips of Gorilla Duct Tape to hold the straps down on the garage floor. When I roll up the ramp the fact that the rear tire is on top of the strap keeps the ramps from moving forward so the Ramp wont scoot out.
Keep in mind the straps stretch and the ramp will scoot forward a few inches until the strap is taught. In my case I wanted my car to be positioned where I had set the ramps not a few inches forward of that area. I had to redo this point where the edge of the ramp was to take into account that they would move forward just a little until tension was on the straps.
I hope this idea keeps someone else from the frustration I was having with the ramps scooting out when trying to get my car to drive up on top of them
You may have noticed in the video that I wedge the ramps into place under the tires before driving onto them; I've never had issues with them moving. My floor may not be as slick as yours, though.
Grreat comprehensive video
Thanks! Appreciate it.
I just bought the Rhinos for a C3 Corvette.. They slid all over the garage floor.. I will try it your way next time.. Put the ramps at the dot where the tires are and then go slow.. Thanks for your info.. Very good video... stay safe...
Yeah, I didn't like that they slide so easily as you probably saw in the video. Hope they work out for you.
Any ramp will easily slide on a flat concrete flor........Cut 2 pieces of thick carpet in a rectangular shape , slightly wider and longer than the ramp...and place them under the ramps and projecting about 6 inches in front. .. When you slowly drive on the ramp it pushes the ramp lip down into the carpet and stops them slipping .
@@mikecrowley3102 I'm not sure how much of the video you watched, but I demonstrated that my old ramps did not slide nearly as much as these ramps. As I showed, I tend to wedge the ramps under the front tires to prevent them from sliding.
@@DIYApprentice Good evening. Thanks for your reply. Yes, I watched the full length of the vid.
Unfortunately the comparison you gave of the 2 sets of ramps with regard to them slipping was of little value because you did not press down on the the small movable friction pad , sited on the front of the ramp. Regardless, , any difference is not really important to Dan , (who my reply was aimed at ), as he has already bought the Rhino ramps .! All these lightweight plastic ramps are liable to skid out of position unless care is taken . My post to him was suggesting a simple solution to reduce the likelihood of this problem happening .
All the best . Mike .
@@mikecrowley3102 I've never had the ramps slide when I tuck them under the tires like I showed. Also, I was applying quite a bit of force with my foot near the front of the ramp, even though the amount of force wasn't measured or apparent on video. I'm definitely not dismissing your solution, though.
I just used the newer ramp to do a quick oil change during my lunch break. Would say that it held up great but my problem was.... Exactly what you said, the foot of the ramp. Once I put my car on the ramp I noticed that the foot of both ramps swiveled & no longer aligned with the tires. Was curious if I could put maybe a rubber or even yoga mat under each ramp to help it from moving next time. Great video
Yeah, the foot is very disappointing. It would hurt to try something like a yoga mat. I thought about looking for some sort of slip-resistant tape.
Very well thought-out video, thanks. I'm watching because my 11909 rhino ramps often slip on me. I've had them go both forward as I drive up, and once even backward under the car. It's a little scary. I don't wax my garage floor (ha ha), but it's smooth concrete and the oil and fluid stains don't make it any stickier.
Next oil change, which is coming soon, I will try your trick of wedging the ramps right up under the tire before driving. I've done it this way, and now can't recall if it always prevents slipping or not. I've also done it by rolling up slowly and steadily, and that works sometimes, and sometimes slips. If your method doesn't work for me, I'm going to try cheap rubber mats under the ramps, which some people use. . . . And thanks also for the tip about those tire centering marks. Never noticed them before.
As another viewer mentioned, I always put a jack stand on either side as well--either at the jacking point, or under the frame somewhere. You just can't trust the manufacturer's specifications on weight capacity, especially as the plastic ages. Better safe than sorry.
Yes, the rubber foot is terrible. Hope wedging the ramps under the tires works out for you; it seems to work especially well for front-wheel drive cars.
@@DIYApprentice Great. I've got 3, all front-wheel drive and all in the 20-year age range.
I’ve had this thing happened to me before to where it sucked inward underneath the frame I thought for sure it was over, doesn’t help when you have a forward -wheel-drive car damn near suck them in 😂 that’s why I’m looking at that race ramp or whatever it was called anti-slip, huh I will put it to the test😂
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Hello There. Great Video. What do you think of DIY raps out of 2x 8 or 2 x 10 wood?I seen some videos of some done and look good.
Thanks. I don't really have an opinion on wood ramps, since I've never looked into them.
Thanks!
Thanks for checking out the video!
Nice vid
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Very good
Thanks!
Great common sense video. When you say that you've used these ramps for three years, I would like to know about how frequently? I'm trying to get a feel for how durable they are. Thanks.
I would say I use them less than ten times a year - primarily for oil changes. Thanks for watching!
These are great to get a jack under a lowered car btw.
Thank you for being so thorough! Are these the ones from Wally World?
I believe they are sold at Wal-Mart and O'Reilly's. Thanks for checking out the video!
man when like 5 years ago we had a set of solid steel ramps from the 70s. they weighed like 40lbs each. but we had to leave a lot of stuff with family when we moved from cali. instill miss those ramps 🤦🏽
Hello awesome review. In your opinion for a 2013 Ford Explorer to do a oil change should I get the the rhino ramps or the rhino ramps max. Thank you.
Thanks. Appreciate it. I probably would spend a few bucks more for the Max.
DIY Apprentice okay that’s good to know and thank you for answering so fast. really appreciate it. 👍
Good video bud... tell me, is there ample room to change oil on low stance cars without feeling confined? I normally use a floor Jack on both sides with Jack stands but the ramps might be easier. Thanks
These ramps have about a 17-degree angle of incline, so I would do the yardstick test on the car. The lowest stance car I've had on the ramps was a 2000 Toyota Corolla - plenty of space.
@@DIYApprentice I use it for some lowered cars, you can get some wood at the transition to help it clear the bumper but its tight. You may be better off driving up on 2x4's and jacking up from there (just don't forget to set the car bqck on them)
Great vid mate! Gonna get me some ramps and change my oil!
Thanks for watching 👍
Fantastic , I actually ordered a pair of these ramps today , is it okay to back up on them? Thank you
I've never tried backing up onto them, but at least one viewer mentioned using them for that purpose. Thanks for watching the video. 👍
planing to purchase Rhino ramps today. Did you ever use 4 ramps to have the entire car up and leveled? Thanks for the video
I've seen others use four ramps at once, but I've never done it myself.
Can you really perform a transmission change on on a ramp? I thought your car needs to be levelled to refill transmission?
I am currently debating between getting a pair of ramps and then a jack lift and jack stands for the rear in order to fully level the car for transmission change. But if ramps alone are suffice, then I can save some money.
Thanks!
Yes, ideally it's best to have the car level to drain the transmission.
Great video
Do you think The 16000 lbs Ramps is good for 2022 GMC XLE just to change oil
Thanks! I would choose the 16K for a vehicle that heavy.
Good review, only edit I would do is instead of taking the car up on drive gear, I put it on L or 1st gear. This will allow for a more controlled ascent.
May try that out. Thanks!
was looking for Harborfreight ones, they were out but theni saw the rhinos for the same price at another store. and go those do you see any issues using the Rhino ramps with sienna 5995 lbs?
These ramps are rated for use with a vehicle that heavy. I personally would use the 16,000-lb version of the ramps - just my preference with that kind of weight.
I own a 2007 nissan altima and i needed to change my oxygen sensor located in the exhaust pipe right under the car,i tried these Rhino ramps and found that they didn't bring the car high up enough,i got to the sensor of course but there just wasn't enough room for me to maneuver and do the work,my waist size is 30 and my height is 5.5inches,and if a skinny guy like myself couldn't use them,anyone heavier should not even try them unless their vehicle sits up high.Their durability seems to be excellent though.They didn't work for me.The night before i had tried the red 3 ton torin aluminum Jack stands,they gave me a good height that i needed,enough room to work under the car,and they are quite durable too,but i just didn't have the right tools for the job that night.The following night when i tried the Rhino ramps i had the tools just not the right height,too fed up to switch to jack stands...i took an L and called it a night!
Yeah, these ramps were definitely not the right tool for the job in your case. I mainly use the ramps for front end fluid changes, since most of the fluid plugs are near the front of the car. I use a jack and jack stands for everything else.
Have ordered there after finding out my vehicle doesn't fit under my old metal ones that I have from a previous vehicle. My new one is much lower. I was skeptical at first being plastic and all. Once I got under I always still have safety Jack's and chocks in place just incase one were to give out. But while underneath and started working I ended up having full trust in these ramps they don't seem to be stressed at all with my vehicle on them. My vehicle does curb weigh about 3200 pounds ( not taking the full weight only the front) no problem.
Glad they're working for you. My heaviest car is 3800 lbs - haven't had any issues.
Thanks for the reply... a lot of people are saying that there are bad reviews on the rhino ramps on Amazon. I personally are still using my old rhino ramps similar to your old one. What is your opinion of their reviews....I believe the issue is the ramp cracks
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Yes, I looked through the Amazon reviews after they were pointed out to me by a viewer of the video. The negative reviews seem to point to legitimate issues with the ramps, but I personally have not had any issues.
Great video, I’ve used the 12,000 lbs rhino ramp twice to change my oil, and they work amazing.
Good to hear that they worked for you. 👍
On Amazon.com there are tons of people posting pictures of these ramps with cracks on them and people complaining that they cracked while using them. I definitely wouldnt trust my life to some plastic/rubber ramps.
Thanks. I didn't look too closely at the reviews before doing this video and just went more off personal experience. I have updated the video description after reading more of the reviews.
@@DIYApprentice No problem, I think maybe the race ramps are more durable if you can get them in steel.
@@WiseSilverWolf I would hope Race Ramps are more durable - they are double the price 😀 The only Race Ramps I saw are made out of a solid foam.
DIY Apprentice people rely on these solely to hold the car up which I get cause it’s what they’re designed for. But even when using these I place a jack stand on each side of the car for extra saftey precaution
@@z33driverjg91 It doesn't hurt to take precautions.
Nice video sir, I own this Rhino ramps, they slip on my truck I was scare for a while is there anything you recommend to made this more reliable, maybe to add more grip.
Thanks,
David C
As I mentioned in the video, I tuck the ramps under the front tires before driving up them; my car is front-wheel drive. I thought about looking into some sort of anti-slip tape to see if that might help.