First Time Putting The V13 Into My Car

[Ethereal]

 

[Punxatawneyjoe]

I find it helps to put several fingers through the holes in the end of the pedal and grab the top with the other hand. Good job though it's awkward for sure.

[Josiah]

Maybe go for a plywood ramp.   I’d be better than a hernia that trunk is pretty high up off the ground maybe a piece of carpet to throw down over your trunk and bumper so you don’t scratch it up.  Also, if you’re somewhere where there’s a high curb like a sidewalk or some thing that brings the wheel up quite a bit.
 

I’m lucky I get to load into a very low minivan/ work van.  I have plywood down in the back and strong steel runningboards that I can use to pick it up at the halfway point. It’s still beats up the car anyway.

Edited March 21, 2023 by Josiah

[Paul A]

 

[OldFartRides]

Sweet ramp.

[GothamMike]

I need a ramp!

[Scubadragonsan]

Highly recommended. Comes in 2's. One for my camper, one my suv. Good price!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OND9BY?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[mrelwood]

On 3/18/2023 at 5:54 PM, Ethereal said:

 

That lifting position really is the most efficient back killer I know of. Please continue to Plan D!

[techyiam]

2 hours ago, mrelwood said:

That lifting position really is the most efficient back killer I know of. Please continue to Plan D!

+1.

I would use a piece of suitable length of 2x4 before doing any of the Plan A-C. Not only is the V13 heavier than the Abrams, it feels a lot heavier to me. That sucker is heavy. A ramp is safer though. 

Crazy for a surgeon to make a video to encourage this practice. This reminds of dentists who keeps good supply of candies, chocolate bars, and gum to give out.

[Ethereal]

On 4/26/2023 at 2:33 PM, techyiam said:

+1.

I would use a piece of suitable length of 2x4 before doing any of the Plan A-C. Not only is the V13 heavier than the Abrams, it feels a lot heavier to me. That sucker is heavy. A ramp is safer though. 

Crazy for a surgeon to make a video to encourage this practice. This reminds of dentists who keeps good supply of candies, chocolate bars, and gum to give out.

I am not a surgeon Bro. I am an anesthesiologist. The surgeon gets all the credit when things go well. When the case goes badly, it’s the anesthesiologist’s fault. Lol. 

I actually bought a ramp. I have completely abandoned trying to lift it. If you ever saw the video that followed called “V13 First Impressions Wonders, Woes and Wobbles”, I highly stressed just getting a ramp.

Edited April 29, 2023 by Ethereal

[techyiam]

4 hours ago, Ethereal said:

I am not a surgeon Bro. I am an anesthesiologist.

My bad. I find it easier to pronounce and type surgeon. 

Yeah, I made an assumption based on seeing you in one of your videos wearing something that looks like a surgical scrubs. I didn't know that you actually listed your occupation in the About section of your YouTube channel. 

 

Back to the OG topic, thanks for posting the use of a 2x4 too. The ramp does looks better. 

Edited April 29, 2023 by techyiam

[Ethereal]

20 hours ago, techyiam said:

My bad. I find it easier to pronounce and type surgeon. 

Yeah, I made an assumption based on seeing you in one of your videos wearing something that looks like a surgical scrubs. I didn't know that you actually listed your occupation in the About section of your YouTube channel. 

 

Back to the OG topic, thanks for posting the use of a 2x4 too. The ramp does looks better. 

That’s alright. We all wear surgical scrubs in the OR. Most people identify with surgeon when they see surgical scrubs. 😊
I actually returned that foldable ramp because it took up too much space in my car trunk since it was thick when folded. I just opted for the wooden ramp since it took up less space in the trunk. Yeah my back and potential hernia are definitely saved using a ramp.