Swap Meet PA Jeeps 12th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show

PA Jeeps 12th Annual All Breeds Jeep Show
York, PA July 21 & 22, 2007
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THE RTI RAMP

Another spectator favorite. The RTI ramp is a test of a vehicle's articulation. Articulation is the term used to describe a vehicles ability to twist the suspension. Greater articulation allows a vehicle to keep all wheels on the ground keeping traction.

The ramp is a single wheel ramp that a vehicle drives up either forward or backward. The vehicle proceeds up the ramp until a wheel lifts off the ground and looses traction. A score is derived from the length up the ramp divided by the vehicle wheelbase. Typically longer vehicles will score lower due to the wheelbase.

The Twisted Willys equipped with a split frame could almost drive off the top of the ramp. Definitely fun to watch.