5 ft Portable Wheelchair Ramp for Home Steps and Stairs

I finally found a solution to help my mom get in and out of my house! This 5 ft portable ramp has honestly been a game-changer for us. It’s pretty sturdy—holds up to 595 lbs which is more than enough for her power scooter. The aluminum construction feels really solid and doesn’t show any signs of rusting even though we’ve had some rainy days lately.
What I love most is how portable it is. The whole thing weighs about 25 pounds (still manageable for me to carry) and folds up to half its size—about 30″ x 15″ x 6″ when folded. There’s this built-in handle that makes it super easy to throw in my trunk when we’re heading to my sister’s place, which also has steps.
Safety-wise, it’s actually better than I expected. The raised edges keep my mom’s scooter from slipping off (which was a huge concern of mine), and the surface has this grippy texture that works even when it’s wet outside. I kind of like the yellow reflectors on it too—makes it visible when it’s getting dark, which happens early these days.
The transition from ground to ramp is surprisingly smooth. Those little lip plates at each end (they’re about 2 inches) make it so my mom doesn’t feel that jarring bump you get with some cheaper ramps. It’s got a gradual slope too—not too steep at all, around 7.5 degrees I think, which is gentle enough that she can manage it without me helping.
To be fair, we use it mainly for her scooter, but my neighbor borrowed it when he was moving and needed to wheel some heavy furniture up his porch steps. It worked perfectly for his dolly too! The thing spans 60″ x 30″ when open, which bridges our front steps (about 8 inches high) with plenty of room to spare.
For anyone curious about the specifics: it’s aluminum (which is why it’s not super heavy), measures 60″ x 30″ x 2″ unfolded, weighs 25 pounds, and can handle almost 600 pounds. It has those safety edges I mentioned, reflective strips, the carrying handle, and you can even mount it permanently if you want—though we prefer keeping ours portable.
I just wipe it down with some soapy water when it gets dirty, and it looks good as new. The silver finish actually doesn’t look too medical or industrial either, which is nice since it’s sitting on our front porch most days.