Best Dog Ramp For Car (Jan 2023 Update)

We bought this car ramp from Alpha Paw about month ago for our 10 year old golden retriever Buddy. He started having trouble getting into our truck with stairs we purchased when he was a puppy so we took a chance on the car ramp so we can bring Buddy on vacation. While the new ramp is not a perfect fit for our Acura MDX I was able to position the ramp to go into back seat and Buddy took to it pretty easily and went up and down the ramp 3 times without hesitation. It doesn’t hurt to have a treat bribe to give him a reward. We plan on a trip to Hilton Head in October. Buddy just loves running on the beach there chasing his balls so we are very happy that we were able to find a functional ramp to get in and out of our truck. It is also worth noting that the ramp is somewhat light weight and doesn’t take up a huge amount of space compared to other competitors car ramps.Russell D.

The ramp is well built and very convenient. The surface of the ramp is like sandpaper. It's surface is intended to create better traction, but it doesn't really. My truck is lifted 6 inches which is why I purchased the ramp. However, the lifted height created a bit of a steep angle and made it hard for my dog to climb up. The rough surface just abrased his hind paw and made it bleed. Now he is reluctant to use the ramp. The surface could have been better thought out. If you have a low vehicle, this probably won't be an issue. This ramp is a great idea but needs improvement before I can whole-heartedly recommend it.Gil A.

Just received my ramp. Light and easy to maneuver. Wish it had a handle to carry. Latch when folded easily comes unlatch. Biggest disappointment is that ramp surface is too slippery as my dog’s nails just slide across surface and create a dangerous condition-rubber or carpet would be ideal! I’m 70+ and wish I had purchased a completed product.Gary R.

This was a life saver. My pug is 15 and needs help getting up and down from couch. It has 3 positions so it is not steep for an older dog to use. It is ready to use right out of the box. Looks like a nice piece of furniture. It is not to long and can be used in the smallest spaces. The carpet like material on the ramp, also has slip resistant material on it (like what is on the bottom of socks). The dogs love it and it does not bother their feet. When going down the ramp, they can go as slow as needed and not slide down. I highly recommend this product. It will not work with really high beds or trucks unless you add to it. But it is perfect for anything else including cars (if needed) It is very light and easy to move around. It is very sturdy and does not move when dogs are using it. Even my younger dog loves it and she is scared of everything. The first day we got it we used treats to get them to use it. I only took a few minutes and they loved it. We had foam stairs before this but my older dog was still having issues using it. Because of the material of the stairs, when going down, it would force her to go fast and slide. This does not do that and allows them to go as slow as possible (I know I repeated this but it truly makes a difference for an older or injured dog/cat.)Nic

This item is a great product for it's price. Many others like it are easily twice as much. Has 3 adjustable height settings. Great for small dogs. If you have a puppy this is a key item. Especially a mini daischund, who are probe to back problems due to jumping. A puppy learning this as the only way to get up and down from furniture, the dog would use it for life.Cami

this is the shorter length ramp. Not sure who they made it for?? Goats maybe?? because the incline is insane…. 😀 really! A dog that can climb that steep incline, and easily jump! So again, VERY POOR design and unusable. I'd guess a 67-70 degree incline – so crazy!! Don't buy this!adw899

The steps work great but now falling apart. The caps are coming off and the screws have started coming out… This is falling apart and my 35 pound dog is afraid to use them nowAngel

The steps work great but now falling apart. The caps are coming off and the screws have started coming out… This is falling apart and my 35 pound dog is afraid to use them nowAngel

This ramp seemed pretty sturdy, I believe it's rated to 150 lbs. The no-slip walkway was very good, BUT had to return because our 12 year old dog (90 lbs) was not willing to go that high; it was for the rear of 2019 subaru outback, seemed good quality. If it was more than 62" lg. would have been better.Lucy

I got this ramp for my 10 year old dachshund rescue dog to use indoors on a short set of steps that lead to the outside door. (Just for steps). I am happy with the quality and there was nothing to assemble. Although the surface has a slight roughness, it is still too slippery for Lucy – she sort of slid down the last foot or so. I am going to cover it with carpeting using double sided carpet tape which i feel with solve the problem. Also because we are using the ramp indoors on steps I will need to secure the top edge to the landing. After that I think it will be quite adequate for her. She has some back issues and I do not want her straining herself up and down steps. I would expect this ramp to be good for medium to small dogs, it seems a bit too flexible for a dog over 40 lbs.Andrea

My jeep is 22" high and i got this ramp for my 100lb rottweiler who has both his knees operated. This ramp is perfect. My dog goes in and out of my car with no issues. This is 60" long ramp which gives it a 22 degree angle of inclination for the ramp. 18 to 22 degree is recommended for dog ramps. It also has strap to attach the end of the car. I have to use old sweats on the ramp while my dog goes up to make it less slippery. But that not big deal. Its light weight and folds which are best the features. Overall it is perfect solution to my getting my dog in the car.ikha2889

I have a Great Pyrenes/Collie cross who is 100 lbs. I ordered this ramp because it was rated at 150 lbs. The ramp is lightweight because it is plastic, (which he likes to chew) but for such a large dog the ramp is not very wide. I didn't see any really good hooks or attachments for stability to the vechile. The tread surface is probably fair for traction but my dog is probably never going to use it. It does not have a handle for human ease of use either.raezor

I purchased this ramp after looking at many others because the online description said it had "removable carpet" for a softer surface for dog's paws. It did not come with any carpet. Customer service had me send a picture of the scratchy blue sandpaper-like surface and agreed that there was a problem with the online description. They suggested that I purchase some carpet remnants to put on the ramp and offered to reimburse me for that cost. So, they did the best they could, but I still wish I hadn't purchased this ramp and continued to look for one with carpet.David

I have an old Lab who is getting pretty crippled up. She lives to ride in my Toyota truck but jumping in and out of the pickup bed was just getting too hard on her and she is too heavy for me to lift in and out. This ramp works great but the sand paper on the ramp was worthless. No traction and my dog hated it. I glued "Indoor/Outdoor" carpet to it (astro turf) with liquid nails. She loves it now and just walks herself up and down as nice as you please. The ramp folds up nicely, is not too heavy and is rigid enough not to flex much at all when the dog is on it. A good product at a fair price, even considering I had to make alterations.brokenbar

This product is very nice. However for me, it just doesn't extend long enough. My beautiful cat is aging and her cat tree is very tall. There's not much on the market for consumers to help your pets get down from a taller cat tree which is very disappointing. for consumers to purchaseRobLM

Just perfect. I have two older dogs who can now only enter and exit my station wagon via a ramp. I had a nice older ramp of thick plastic of some kind, but it was getting very heavy for me, an older person too, to deal with. The Solvit Telescoping ramp is fabulously lightweight. I actually look forward to the car outings rather than dreading it. Besides being light, the telescoping aspect is very easy to use. Some of the reviews said large dogs could not deal well with the sandpaper-like surface of the ramp (which adds makes the ramp so light to handle), but I find that towels or small rugs adhere very firmly to the sandpaper surface and give the dogs traction and confidence. The only problem I've experienced is the ramp blowing down in high wind. Now on windy days I park directly into the wind for loading and unloading of the dogs. Works fine. I highly recommend. Great value for the price too.maryelleseller

This ramp is perfect for my 135 lb cane corso to get into my lifted truck. It’s stable, sits firmly on the floor of the cab and doesn’t sag or bounce when Rocco walks up and down it- if it did, he definitely would not use it! I toss it in the bed of the truck and it’s ready to go whenever we are. It is exactly what we were looking for as my dog is aging and starting to develop arthritis in his front legs. We couldn’t be happier.Stefanie N.

My dogs are both pretty big, with both weighing around 110 pounds and sometimes it is harder for them to jump up into my families vehicles. I am so glad to own this now, as it makes travel time so much easier and much more streamlined. Instead of taking several minutes trying to lift them into my truck, I am able to easily take out the ramp and set it up and have them walk up the ramp in a minute or so. I love that this ramp folds up and doesn't take up a lot of room as I store it in my trunk. Having it in my trunk makes it so much easier to just load my dogs up and go for an adventure or to take them to their appointments. My husband threw his hip out, so this ramp has been a huge help to me personally. I love how sturdy this ramp is as well, I do not have to worry about it buckling or being unsteady while my dogs are on it. I want to purchase another one of these for my other vehicle, I love it so much. This ramp will be even handier when my family is able to go camping, as we love going on many adventures. I highly recommend this ramp, my dogs love it just as much as I do, it's so handy!klynnm

I needed one of these for my dog who just happened to have surgery on his hip. This ramp made is easier for him to get in and out of the truck safely without injuring himself after surgery. Easy to set up and is not very heavy which is a huge plus. This would work for almost any breed of dog in my opinion as its fairly sturdy and is large. Great for senior pets, or even pets who are nervous about getting in and out of vehicles. Or also perfect for your pet after having a surgery like mine. Makes life a lot easier for traveling with your pet companion. Stores away easy when not in use and doesn't take up much room. I'd recommendPixydust529

I'm using this ramp to assist my older dog with a bad hip to get into my SUV. The ramp came fully assembled. It's light weight, easy to transport, and fits easily in the cargo area of my SUV. It might be light weight, but it's well made and sturdy. I really like the no skid surface on the ramp – the entire surface of the ramp is covered so you dog doesn't slip while using the ramp . It's easy to use, just open it up. Watch your fingers at the hinge! I think it could be a little wider, but I have a fairly large dog (65lbs). We followed the instructions and did a little training with the ramp on the ground. My dog still gets a little anxious about using the ramp, but is getting better. It is much easier than lifting a 65lb dog into the vehicle. Our dog doesn't get on our bed or furniture, so I can't review the ramp for that purpose. I gave it 4 stars because it does slip back slightly when my dog is on it. We live in the country and our drive is gravel, so that might make it harder to stay in place. It would also be nice to have a handle for carrying. Overall this is a nice ramp that will make life a little easier for our senior dog.molly's mom

Our GS has arthritis in his hips and can no longer jump up into the SUV like his younger days. We found this extension ramp at TS and it has been sturdy enough to where our dog has no problem going up or down and couldn’t be more pleased.Patrick53

We have used this ramp for several years for our dogs to get out of the lake at the bulkhead. Because it does float, we secure the end to a concrete block with bungee cords. It has made it easy and safe for our goldens to get out of the lake; especially our older dogs that otherwise would have difficulty climbing out of the water. Now they can easily continue to swim (best exercise every for older dogs' joints) well into their golden years.Y_Sails

We have only been using the Petstep ramp about a week, but we do like it. Our dog is trained to use it as long as we give her the command to do so. We have it leaning on the edge of our deck. Our Brittany has a herniated disc and cannot use steps at this time. We are leaving the ramp in the one spot. It ua a little heavy for me for loading in and out of a car for short trips. It is just what we needed. Our dog is only 35 lbs. I did walk up it myself and it is sturdy. I weigh about 135 lbs. We received it very quickly and in perfect condition.Debra

Excellent. Works very well for our basset hound getting in and out of the rear side door of our Ford Escape. She runs to get on it before I even set it up. Only comment is that when handling the ramp the extension slides out almost too easily, so you need to keep that in mind when setting it up and taking it down. If there were some kind of built-in easy release, it would be even more perfect. Weight is easily manageable. Our dog loves it; that’s the most important comment.Houndduet

Otis is a 65# Golden that needed help getting in, and should not be jumping down. Not good for his humans’ backs, or his elbows. With a little training, and figuring out where best to stow the telescopic ramp (behind the driver’s seat) we’re all doing much better these days!Otis Human

I bought this for my aging pup. The outside stairs leading to deck and inside are a little more narrow and steep than I like and my pup prefers. The ramp fits perfectly in the stairs and doesn't slip. She has the option to take the stairs and usually ops for the ramp. The ramp is light and easy to move.Outdoor kid

Easy to use. We have a big German Shepard, 90 Ibs. and our SUV is up high. He's getting older and before he would just run and jump up. Now after two times up and down, he mastered it. It folds up nice with a carry handle and it's lite and stores across the back. Perfect for the price!! I would buy another if needed in a second. As we tried 3 other types from Walmart to to National known Pet shops. Just great!mici

My friend has a big BEAUTIFUL dog that NEEDS a ramp very badly, he's older and his hips have been bothering him, he's 160 lbs. I saw that one of the reviewers wrote that they were looking for someone who needed one for there dog, I am looking for a decently priced one for her please, so if you see this or anyone that has one for a decent price, PLEASE contact me – 1983sophiemarie AT gmail DOT com THANK YOUSophie

Strong and lightweight. Folds in half and held with a hook. Tucks in front of the rear passenger seat. Copes well with my 32kg dog.megmel4031

I had a small sturdy table made to use this ramp along side my bed, and used velcro to secure the ramp lip to the table. So far neither of my dogs prefer using it, although both will use it when 'treat bribed'. Mainly because they're used to me picking them up. However, my aged cat loves to use it. In time and with patience all of my babies will use it. Meanwhile it's lightweight portability will make traveling with my babies for much easier. I highly recommend this ramp for use with any 'weight appropriate' animal that has difficulty walking or negotiating steps.Melba Y.

I have a senior dog that is having difficulty with stairs. I have several spots where a ramp is needed, with different rises, so I bought several ramps from several companies to see what would work best. My primary concern was length of ramp versus weight of ramp, as I have higher rises and in some spots I need to run several ramps with a landing pad in between. Discount ramps arrived the fastest. When they say lightweight, they mean it. It is not designed for anything other than a dog. It is very lightweight, which was what I was looking for because it will need to be set up and taken down repeatedly. However the design of the ramp basically has 3 aluminum rails that are the bottom edge supports and a center rail which run the length of the ramp, with a sheet of aluminum laid over the 3 rails and hinges in the center. The hinges don't relax to allow the ramp to go completely flat, so the ramp has a little bit of "spring" to it in the center. Also, because of my setup, a human has to step on the ramp in order to open and go in and out of the door. I am only 150 pounds, well under the weight capacity of the ramp, and I can walk on it without it breaking, but I can feel the sag of the sheet aluminum in between each of the rails where there is no support. It is holding with no issues, but I don't know how it will hold up over time. Also, one of the rivets in the center by the hinges popped the first time it was used, straight out of the box. One of my other dogs ran up the ramp and the "spring" in the hinge area seemed to be the cause of the rivet to pop as the dog caused the ramp to bounce slightly as it ran up the ramp. The ramp has been in use for 2 weeks now and no other issues have arisen. The other ramps I ordered from other companies have arrived and they are heavier, longer, and more durable, but are also not as easy to shift around. I have taken this ramp in the vehicle, since it is so lightweight, and it works well resting on the bumper of the SUV. Overall, it is an adequate ramp if lightweight is the primary feature you are looking for. It is the least expensive ramp I ordered, so the price is reflective of the sturdiness of the ramp.Pamela K.

We purchased the ramp for a large, tri-pawed dog who is sometimes afraid to go down a set of steps outdoors, and who has recently hurt his remaining back leg. We have tried to get him accustomed to the feel of it by laying it on the floor indoors in front of his food dish. We've had mixed success and recently, after a few weeks, we removed it. Because there is no latch to stabilize the hinged joint, it gives a little when he steps on it and it frightens him. It will be the same problem stretched across the steps, so we don't think it will have been a good investment, I'm sorry to say. Other than that, the ramp is lightweight and easy to handle.Sheila M.

Our 4 month old puppy was approaching 50 lbs. The stairs on the back deck are very narrow-making it difficult for her to learn to learn to go down. Carrying her was unsafe especially in ice and snow. She quickly learned how to use the ramp and now uses the ramp to run up and down. The ramp was a great purchases and probably prevented an injury to us or our pup. The only word of caution is to tighten screws bolts on the underside prior to use – they were not tight and fell of when taking out of box. Otherwise the ramp is stable and stays in place. Very happy with purchase! :).Jacqueline G.

This is the perfect ramp for getting my 70lb Lab in and out of the truck. She is a little skeptical of going up it but comes down with ease. I just need to work and praise on the up step. It is light and portable and fits our needs just right. We had a plastic one for the last few years and it gave out and snapped in half. The construction of this one will for sure outlast the plastic one. The only downfall to this one is the strap closure to hold it together during transport. It does not hold the unit together tightly enough and it rattles. Other than that, it is a great ramp and serves the purpose of getting my big girl in and out of the truck.Smilestarter

Our 9 year old Siberian Husky recently tore her ACL doing her "happy dance" for the neighbor lady that gives her treats. At first I picked her up and took her outside and back inside, as well as in the vehicle and out of the vehicle to her doctors appointment. She is very independent and active and not one to be confined, in fear of doing more damage than good picking her up I looked to making her a ramp to get in and out of the house. I wanted something portable so that it could be used for the house as well as the vehicle. After contemplation of materials, weathering etc I decided to look to google for answers. It may sound like I am on the payroll however the first site that caught my eye was Discount Ramp because of the aluminum ramp. Being aluminum it solved most of the criteria for the ramp I wanted being: 'weathering' as well as 'portable' for the vehicle and house. Since buying the ramp about 2 weeks ago we are continuing to acclimate her to use it more. She is very independent and still not real sure of it, however with the non-skid tread and training her 'its a good thing' she is coming around. I can't say that there is any dislikes of the product, it's the perfect size (8ft), light weight / portable and fits the needs for what I was looking for. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to make life a little easier for their long term companion(s).Jason

Just purchased this for my 70 pound elderly dog who has difficulty getting into and out of the car. I would have loved to keep this because of how well it was made, but it just didn't fit into the door opening of our new Equinox. Unfortunately the door didn't open wide enough. Also it wasn't long enough to use in the back lift gate. It was just too steep. Would be great in a regular car, but SUV's seem to be too far off the ground.Jodi

This is a nice sturdy ramp. I believe it may work well for vans but, with both of our cars (Chevy Malibu and Nissan Altima) the ramp does not have a level place to set it on. Our Golden Retriever tried it on both cars but it was to unsteady for her. I was very happy and a little surprised at how easy it was to return the product. I will be buying more products from Hayneedle because of their customer service.Dennis

It looks good, the arc is a bit high and the surface could have been more usable. Right now it reminds me of a sandpaper finish. Not real friendly for small dogs. Mine couldn't get a grip on it. I may carpet it for ease of use.Lori

Our 4 month old puppy was approaching 50 lbs. The stairs on the back deck are very narrow-making it difficult for her to learn to learn to go down. Carrying her was unsafe especially in ice and snow. She quickly learned how to use the ramp and now uses the ramp to run up and down. The ramp was a great purchases and probably prevented an injury to us or our pup. The only word of caution is to tighten screws bolts on the underside prior to use – they were not tight and fell of when taking out of box. Otherwise the ramp is stable and stays in place. Very happy with purchase! :).Jacqueline G.

This is the perfect ramp for getting my 70lb Lab in and out of the truck. She is a little skeptical of going up it but comes down with ease. I just need to work and praise on the up step. It is light and portable and fits our needs just right. We had a plastic one for the last few years and it gave out and snapped in half. The construction of this one will for sure outlast the plastic one. The only downfall to this one is the strap closure to hold it together during transport. It does not hold the unit together tightly enough and it rattles. Other than that, it is a great ramp and serves the purpose of getting my big girl in and out of the truck.Smilestarter

Our 9 year old Siberian Husky recently tore her ACL doing her "happy dance" for the neighbor lady that gives her treats. At first I picked her up and took her outside and back inside, as well as in the vehicle and out of the vehicle to her doctors appointment. She is very independent and active and not one to be confined, in fear of doing more damage than good picking her up I looked to making her a ramp to get in and out of the house. I wanted something portable so that it could be used for the house as well as the vehicle. After contemplation of materials, weathering etc I decided to look to google for answers. It may sound like I am on the payroll however the first site that caught my eye was Discount Ramp because of the aluminum ramp. Being aluminum it solved most of the criteria for the ramp I wanted being: 'weathering' as well as 'portable' for the vehicle and house. Since buying the ramp about 2 weeks ago we are continuing to acclimate her to use it more. She is very independent and still not real sure of it, however with the non-skid tread and training her 'its a good thing' she is coming around. I can't say that there is any dislikes of the product, it's the perfect size (8ft), light weight / portable and fits the needs for what I was looking for. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking to make life a little easier for their long term companion(s).Jason

The steps work great but now falling apart. The caps are coming off and the screws have started coming out… This is falling apart and my 35 pound dog is afraid to use them nowAngel