EZ-Access Gateway 3G Solid Surface Ramp

The EZ-Access Gateway 3G portable ramp is a one-piece aluminum solid surface portable wheelchair ramp without handrails. Westin Healthcare sells it and delivers it for homes in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. It is the Gateway 3G ramp-only style: the same 36 in (91 cm) extruded deck as the two-line version, without the rail posts.

EZ-ACCESS rates every Gateway 3G length at 1,000 lb (454 kg). Lengths run from 3 to 10 ft. The ramp-only overall width is 37 in (94 cm). Use Select Ramp Size to pick the length that matches your measured rise.

Who this ramp is for

This portable wheelchair ramp is for a household that wants a solid, seam-free deck at a door or a short landing and does not need handrails on the ramp itself. Families usually call us when a suitcase ramp feels narrow or bouncy for daily use, and the path is tight enough that rail posts would get in the way.

If you want the same deck with two-line handrails, see the EZ-Access Gateway 3G Two-Line Handrail Ramp. If the rise is only a doorway threshold, start with the Transitions Modular Entry Ramp. If the run is long or needs a turn, see the QRamp QR4.0 Modular Ramp System.

• Daily home access for a wheelchair, scooter, or walker, within the 1,000 lb rating
• A 36 in solid deck with 2 in side curbs on 3-8 ft lengths, and 4 in curbs on 9-10 ft
• One-piece deck: no rail assembly, set it on the landing and secure the top lip

Length, slope, and rise

Measure the rise from the ground or walk to the top of the landing. EZ-ACCESS publishes a rise guideline for each Gateway 3G length. Stay inside that guideline and inside the incline limit printed in the mobility device owner's guide. Never exceed the tighter of those two.

Maker rise guidelines: 3 ft up to 4 in, 4 ft up to 6 in, 5 ft up to 7 in, 6 ft up to 9 in, 7 ft up to 10 in, 8 ft up to 12 in, 9 ft up to 13 in, 10 ft up to 15 in. EZ-ACCESS also publishes an incline calculator with 1:6, 1:8, 1:10, and 1:12 (ADA) ratios and tells you to confirm the ratio with local code. Several of the published Gateway rises are steeper than 1:12. Ask us to walk the numbers with you before you pick a length.

You cannot join two Gateway 3G ramps into a longer run. For more than 10 ft, EZ-ACCESS points to its PATHWAY 3G modular kit. We quote that as a site measure, or we quote a QRamp QR4.0 layout.

Surface, curbs, and build

The deck is 6000 series aluminum with a permanent extruded slip-resistant surface. It will not rust, rot, or deteriorate from outdoor weather. EZ-ACCESS also offers a black Safeguard Hi-Traction deck. Ask us if you want that finish. The extruded deck is what we stock as standard.

A formed top lip sits on the landing. A self-adjusting plate meets the ground. Secure the top lip through the two pre-drilled holes with the hardware named in the EZ-ACCESS instructions. Side curbs are part of the deck on every Gateway 3G. They are not a separate "sidewall" product. If you want a grip along the ramp, order the two-line handrail ramp.

EZ-Access Gateway 3G portable ramp specifications

These figures are from the current EZ-ACCESS GATEWAY 3G technical specifications (07-11-2024) for the ramp-only models GATEWAY3G 03 through GATEWAY3G 10. The specification tab holds the stored values. Use the sheet when they fight. Do not use the old 850 lb line or the old 23 lb 3-ft weight.

Capacity 1,000 lb (454 kg) on every length. Usable width 36 in (91 cm). Overall width 37 in (94 cm). Overall height 3.5 in (9 cm) on 3-8 ft and 5.5 in (14 cm) on 9-10 ft. Ramp-only weights: 3 ft 24 lb (11 kg), 4 ft 30 lb (14 kg), 5 ft 36 lb (16 kg), 6 ft 42 lb (19 kg), 7 ft 50 lb (23 kg), 8 ft 54 lb (24 kg), 9 ft 68 lb (31 kg), 10 ft 72 lb (33 kg). Curbs 2 in on 3-8 ft and 4 in on 9-10 ft. Lifetime Limited warranty. Powder-coat and Safeguard finishes sit outside that term.

Choosing a length

Use Select Ramp Size for 3-ft through 10-ft Gateway ramp. Pick the length whose rise guideline covers your measured step, then check the mobility device guide. If you want two-line handrails on that length, order the Gateway 3G two-line ramp.

Suitcase, trifold, threshold, or modular

A suitcase ramp folds in half and carries like a case. See the Suitcase Signature Series and the Suitcase Advantage Series. A trifold ramp folds into a narrower bundle for a longer portable run. See the Trifold Advantage Series. A threshold ramp covers a doorway lip, not a porch. See the Modular Entry Ramp and the Angled Entry Ramp. A modular system is a set of sections, platforms, and rails built to the house. See the QRamp QR4.0.

The Gateway 3G portable ramp sits between a suitcase and a modular system: one solid 36 in deck, no rail posts, 3-10 ft, moved as one piece when the need changes.

Funding help for a wheelchair ramp in Ontario

Ontario's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) does not fund ramps, so plan around other routes. The March of Dimes Canada Home and Vehicle Modification Program is the main Ontario funding source for home accessibility changes like ramps, and Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), the Ontario Renovates program in some municipalities, extended health plans, and community organizations can also help. A ramp may also qualify as a home accessibility or medical expense on a Canadian tax return in some situations. Westin Healthcare's staff work with these programs every week and will point you to the right route for your situation. Visit our funding page or call (905) 451-7743 to talk it through.

Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA

Westin's own team delivers this ramp across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area. We bring it in, set the length you ordered, and show you how the top lip and ground plate sit before we leave.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a ramp first. For a scheduled in-home drop-off, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Purchased ramps are delivered on a scheduled date.

A Gateway 3G is larger than small parcel goods. The Canada-wide free ground-shipping offer on smaller goods does not apply. If the ramp is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.

Related ramps from Westin

• EZ-Access Gateway 3G Two-Line Handrail Ramp, the same deck with two-line rails
• EZ-Access Suitcase Advantage Series, the folding portable ramp that stores in a trunk
• EZ-Access Transitions Modular Entry Ramp, the aluminum threshold kit for a doorway lip

Service and warranty

When something on the ramp needs work, you call the shop that set it up, not a distant parts desk. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department. Our technicians come to the home or workplace.

EZ-ACCESS manufacturer warranty

EZ-ACCESS covers the Gateway 3G for the original purchaser under its Lifetime Limited warranty. Powder-coat and Safeguard finishes sit outside that term. The warranty is not transferable. We handle the warranty claim with you. Ask us if an extended warranty is offered for your order.

Frequently asked questions

What Length Of Ramp Do I Need?

Measure the rise from the ground to the landing, then pick the EZ-Access Gateway 3G length whose published rise guideline covers that number: 3 ft up to 4 in, 4 ft up to 6 in, 5 ft up to 7 in, 6 ft up to 9 in, 7 ft up to 10 in, 8 ft up to 12 in, 9 ft up to 13 in, or 10 ft up to 15 in. Also stay inside the incline limit in the wheelchair or scooter owner's guide.

How Steep Can A Wheelchair Ramp Be?

EZ-ACCESS publishes Gateway 3G rise guidelines by length and an incline calculator with 1:6, 1:8, 1:10, and 1:12 ratios. The 1:12 ratio is the ADA standard the maker names as a starting point. Confirm the ratio with your city or local code, and never exceed the mobility device maker's own incline limit.

Do I Need A Permit For A Wheelchair Ramp In Ontario?

A permit for a wheelchair ramp in Ontario is a municipal question. Some cities treat a portable ramp that sits on the landing differently from a fixed structure. Check with your local building department before you install, and call (905) 451-7743 if you want us to talk through what you measured.

What Is The Weight Capacity Of The Gateway 3G Portable Ramp?

The EZ-Access Gateway 3G portable ramp is rated at 1,000 lb (454 kg) on every length from 3 to 10 ft. Stay at or under that rating, and stay inside the rating of the wheelchair or scooter that will use the ramp.

How Much Does The Gateway 3G Ramp-Only Deck Weigh?

The EZ-Access Gateway 3G ramp-only deck weighs 24 lb (11 kg) at 3 ft, 30 lb (14 kg) at 4 ft, 36 lb (16 kg) at 5 ft, 42 lb (19 kg) at 6 ft, 50 lb (23 kg) at 7 ft, 54 lb (24 kg) at 8 ft, 68 lb (31 kg) at 9 ft, and 72 lb (33 kg) at 10 ft.

Does The Gateway 3G Portable Ramp Need Assembly?

The EZ-Access Gateway 3G ramp-only deck is one piece. There are no rail posts to attach. Set the top lip on the landing, let the ground plate settle, and secure the two pre-drilled holes as the instructions show.

Can I Add Handrails Later?

EZ-ACCESS says Gateway 3G handrails can be purchased later through its customer service. Call (905) 451-7743 and we will quote the two-line kit, or order the Gateway 3G two-line ramp if you want rails from the start.

Is A Suitcase Ramp Better Than A Gateway 3G?

A suitcase ramp folds and stores in a trunk. The EZ-Access Gateway 3G portable ramp stays as a 36 in solid deck and is meant for repeated home use. Choose a suitcase when you need to carry the ramp. Choose Gateway 3G when the ramp will sit at the same door most days.

What Warranty Does The Gateway 3G Carry?

The EZ-Access Gateway 3G portable ramp carries the EZ-ACCESS Lifetime Limited warranty for the original purchaser. Powder-coat and Safeguard finishes sit outside that term. Westin Healthcare handles the claim with you.