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Will the slope be manageable?
A higher vehicle needs more ramp length for a gentler gradient; measure the setup before buying.
Aubenord recommendation
PetSafe Happy Ride Compact Telescoping Dog Ramp
A route into the car without the jump.
When jumping is unsuitable and repeated lifting is difficult, a ramp can give your dog another way into the vehicle. The PetSafe Happy Ride extends from 28 to 70 inches, with an aluminum frame, textured surface and raised sides.
Check the incline at your car’s loading height and whether your dog can use a ramp as advised. You will also need room to store it and lift its roughly 14 lb weight.
Telescoping lengthExtends from 28 to 70 inches.
Aluminum constructionA portable frame with raised side rails.
Traction surfaceA textured walking route into the car.
Retracts for storageCheck the retracted size and roughly 14 lb carrying weight.
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Adjustable car access
Match the ramp to the car before the first trip.
The Compact ramp extends for the journey into the car and retracts for storage between stops. That balance is its appeal: the route into the vehicle and the space left in the trunk both matter. Measure the loading height and allow room behind the car before choosing a ramp.
28–70 inch lengthExtend to suit the vehicle and available space.
14 lb ramp weightCheck that you can lift and position it comfortably.
Traction surfaceInspect grip and keep the walking surface clean.
Construction & dimensions
- Construction
- Aluminum ramp with a traction surface and raised side rails.
- Working size
- Compact model: 28–70 inches long × 16 inches wide × approximately 5 inches high (71–178 × 41 × 13 cm).
- Carrying & storage
- Ramp weight: approximately 14 lb (6.4 kg). Retracts for storage; check the trunk space as well as the working slope.
- Maximum pet weight
- Up to 300 lb (approximately 136 kg), as specified in PetSafe’s support guide for the Compact model. Product code: PTV17-16878.
Source: PetSafe product details and Compact ramp support guide. Checked September 2026.
WHAT TO CHECK FIRST
Check the car, slope and handling weight
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Does it fit the vehicle?
Check the contact point, doorway and clearance, including the ramp’s 16-inch (41 cm) overall width.
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Can your dog use it steadily?
Follow your dog’s movement restrictions and agree any assisted ramp use with the treating team.
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Can you store and carry it?
Allow room for the retracted ramp and check that you can lift its 14 lb (6.4 kg) weight comfortably.
FIT, USE & SAFETY
Set it securely before each use
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placing and securing the ramp. Check the contact at both ends, the surface grip and the route into the car. Stay close and use any prescribed support; raised edges do not replace assistance.
THE QUICK DECISION
Is it right for your setup?
Why we like it
The adjustable length lets you balance vehicle access with compact storage.
What to know
The available length and vehicle height determine the slope. The Compact model supports pets up to 300 lb (approximately 136 kg); follow PetSafe’s setup instructions.
Who it may suit
Owners whose dog can use a supported ramp route and whose vehicle provides a secure fit.
AUBENORD VERDICT
A practical car-access option when the extended ramp and retracted footprint both fit.
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