PVI OnTrac Modular Ramp

The PVI OnTrac Ramp is a freestanding, semi-permanent aluminum wheelchair ramp with handrails — the right choice when a portable folding ramp isn't enough but a fully built modular system is more than you need. It's strong enough to live outside year-round, simple enough to install in an afternoon with common hand tools, and light enough to remove and resell when it's no longer needed.

OnTrac ramps come welded in 3' and 4' base sections that splice together with included hardware to create the eight available lengths from 3' all the way to 10'. All lengths are 36" usable width with double handrails included on both sides — the OnTrac is never sold without handrails, both as a safety requirement and because the handrails are integral to the ramp's structural design.

This is the right ramp for home access where the ramp will stay put: front porches, back decks, side entries, garage thresholds, and outbuilding access. Because the ramp is freestanding and doesn't have to be permanently attached to the building it serves, in most cases installation simplifies code compliance — and may eliminate the need for a building permit (verify with your local code authority).

Key Features

• Welded aluminum construction — all-aluminum design with lifetime durability in any climate, no painting or weather-treatment required
• Handrails included on both sides — the OnTrac is sold complete with double handrails as standard equipment
• Available in 3', 4', 5', 6', 7', 8', 9', and 10' lengths — welded in 3' and 4' sections and spliced for the in-between sizes
• Freestanding design — anchors to the ground at the top and bottom but doesn't have to attach to the structure it serves
• 36" usable width / 42" overall width — accommodates the full range of wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers
• Slip-resistant grooved aluminum surface runs the full length of the ramp
• 4" curb edge protection along both sides
• Adjustable slope — works at ADA-recommended 1:12 grade or steeper 2:12 grade where space is limited
• 850 lb capacity (425 lbs single axle, 850 lbs distributed across two axles)
• Salt-corrosion resistant — suitable for coastal areas and cold climates that use de-icers (pet-safe ice melt recommended)
• ADA extended handrail available upon request
• Reusable and movable — disassembles for relocation if you move, or for resale when no longer needed
• Made in USA by Prairie View Industries

Choosing Length

The OnTrac supports two slope ratings depending on how it's used:

• 1:12 slope (ADA-recommended) — 1 foot of ramp per 1 inch of rise. The right choice for unassisted manual wheelchair use, longer ramps, and code-compliant installations.
• 2:12 slope (PVI maximum for occupied use) — 1 foot of ramp per 2 inches of rise. Acceptable for occupied chairs and scooters with a qualified assistant where space is limited.

For ADA 1:12 slope, simply double the ramp length to find the maximum rise — a 10' OnTrac handles a 10" rise at ADA grade.

Installation

The OnTrac is freestanding and assembles with common hand tools — typically a ratchet, a few sockets and wrenches, an Allen wrench, and a masonry bit if you're anchoring into concrete. PVI recommends two people for assembly. The ramp must be anchored at both the top (using the included hook bracket and concrete screws) and the bottom (using support brackets that adjust to grade) before it can be used.

Footing options include lag screws into existing concrete, precast concrete pads, patio pavers, or poured-in-place footings. The ramp doesn't need to be permanently attached to the building or porch it serves — it stands on its own.

OnTrac vs. Modular XP

PVI offers two semi-permanent ramp systems. The OnTrac is the right fit for straight runs up to 10 feet with rises up to about 20" at 2:12 slope. The Modular XP system is the right fit for longer runs (up to 40+ feet), higher rises (up to 60"), and configurations that require turn platforms, switchbacks, or multi-direction layouts.

If you can answer "yes" to all three — your application is a straight-shot ramp, the rise is under 20", and you don't need turns or platforms — the OnTrac is faster to install, less expensive, and a cleaner-looking finish for residential installations. If any of those don't apply, look at the Modular XP system instead.

OnTrac vs. Portable Ramps

If you need the ramp to fold up and travel with you, choose a portable folding ramp (PVI Singlefold, Multifold, or Multifold Reach) instead. The OnTrac is built to be installed and stay installed — handrails included, anchor points included — and isn't designed for daily setup and breakdown.

Warranty

Warranty Coverage

This product is covered by Prairie View Industries' Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in material and workmanship under normal use. (Customers in California are covered for five years from the date of purchase, in accordance with California law.)

What's covered

If your ramp has a manufacturing defect, PVI will repair or replace it at no charge for parts or labor. If the exact model has been discontinued, PVI may substitute a comparable product or refund the original purchase price.

What's not covered

The warranty doesn't cover normal wear and tear, weather-related deterioration over time, or damage from any of the following:

• Misuse, abuse, or neglect
• Modifications or alterations to the product
• Use that doesn't follow PVI's product instructions
• Improper installation
• Use as a rental product
• Repairs performed by anyone other than PVI
• Accidents or acts of God

Who's covered

The warranty applies only to the original purchaser and only for as long as that person owns the product. It can't be transferred to a second owner.