How to raise up my parked car when water moves through
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I'm looking to raise all four wheels of my car up above ground or floor level. The purpose is to avoid swift moving water on occassion. Jacks won't suffice
What I'd really like to find is a 6 inch thick pad with a beveled ramp like edge to drive up. Something shaped like this but large and strong enough for a car to park on, and of course, reasonably priced: https://smile.amazon.com/Kangaroo-Phthalate-Commercial-Waterproof-Ergonomic/dp/B0153NEAHW/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=standing+desk+mat&qid=1601073482&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExWDRTNU05UzVUTk1QJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTQxNDU3MjA2MUNYQ1VXSlEyRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzgyNjI0Mk9SVDIxRVRBM1A1SyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= Can't find anything like that so, so far looks like I'm stuck trying to balance on four rhino ramps for $100 total: https://smile.amazon.com/RhinoGear-11909ABMI-RhinoRamps-Vehicle-Ramp/dp/B0117EETEK/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=race+ramps&qid=1601073395&sr=8-1 Roll up or race ramps seem to be priced at about $150 PER ramp which is too much. And this is cool but it's like $10 grand! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/245446248417866354/ Can anyone older and wider who has been around cars longer tell me if there's a simple solution I am missing? Thanks! |
Anonymous
| why wouldnt jack stands suffice? |
Anonymous
I'm told the power of the wind/water would knock them over. |
Anonymous
| Why not just move the car to higher ground before it happens? Odd thing to worry about. Has it happened to you before? |
Anonymous
It's a new home for me in NC where flooding happens. It has not happened to me but has happened to others. |
Anonymous
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wind definitely wouldnt knock em over. water, maybe if its real fast and also pushing a lot on the car. seems like youd have the same problem either way, ramps or jackstands, if its swift enough to be concerned of that.
or just get some cinder blocks and make a platform for each wheel to sit on. jack it up, platforms under, then reverse when youre done. |
Anonymous
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Trade in current car for one that sits higher above the ground?
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Anonymous
| reverse the jacking/platform placement process....not reverse off of the cinder blocks. heh. |
Anonymous
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I haven't ever considered this issue, but what about something like this? At least it has holes so water would flow through and help not wash them away.
https://www.harborfreight.com/solid-steel-auto-ramp-set-63250.html Or maybe these? https://www.raceramps.com/garage-service/cribs/p/RR-WC-8-2/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqrb7BRDlARIsACwGad6soLkb-Fh2abyRfY3NXRxjvtEZkEWLa6nv-SsUbJE9VJRGgSEdhbwaAhWgEALw_wcB |
Anonymous
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PSA: do not buy jack stands from harbor freight. they had a massive recall last year, and then had another massive recall on the jackstands they used to replace the initial dangerous jackstands. the welds fail catastrophically and they can kill you if you are underneath anything when they go.
best not to buy anything that could potentially hurt you if it fails from harbor freight. |
Anonymous
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OK can you recommend reliable, reasonably priced jacks for a 50 year old woman alone? I am not mechanically inclined.
Thanks |
Anonymous
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For what you want and the price point, something like the Rhino ramps are probably the best bet. However, that will only be good for a very small amount of water. Running water is incredibly powerful, and will float a car, if the water reaches above the frame. I have a friend whose suburban floated and turned sideways INSIDE their garage during a hurricane storm surge. We live in hurricane territory, and most people who are concerned move their cars to an open parking lot on higher ground or, better yet, a parking garage. The biggest danger in our neighborhood is falling trees, and, even if your car isn't damaged, it may be while before the trees are removed from the road so you can get out.
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| Why would you buy a house knowing that it will flood frequently? |
Anonymous
It's a beach house. Comes with the territory, literally. |