It's not often I've come across a product with a design this well thought out, so effective and so easy to use. On top of that, it's American made. Sadie is almost 10 and still fairly peppy for her age. But in talking with her vet on our last visit he suggested that just because she could jump up and down from the 36" height of my Expedition's back seat didn't mean she should. It was just stressing her joints and could cause an injury. I'm very happy to have come across the Pet Loader. Just like in the website's video, I grab with both hands, throw it outward from the back hatch and lay the top step across the opening in one motion. Sadie trots down the stairs and back up when it's time to go. I just fold it and lift it back in with the handle. My wife sets it on the ground, lifts the top step up to the opening, and then has no problem folding it and putting it back in the truck. Bravo to a innovative American made product!

Make sure that you are ordering "Pet Loader" stairs, and not somebodies attempted imitation. These stairs are made in the U.S.A., and the quality is evident as soon as you open the box. Made and designed with lots of use in mind, they come with a limited Lifetime Warranty. I have a 70 pound Boxer, and load her into a raised and leveled back seat of a Ford f250 4x4 pickup (which means 40 inches). From a folded closed position, they unfold into position simply by pulling up on the top platform step. The angle is gradual, and the height is like using your home stairs. You just tighten the knob on each side after pushing the arms down to lock (and you choose the height, so these stairs are useable for more than one scenario). I chose the 5-step 14.5 inch wide model, and it gives me plenty of doorway room to set up in for a side entry (because I don't want her riding in the truck bed). I needed something to make up for my age, and having had a stroke. I can load the stairs in thee back of the truck, for trips - and am no longer limited to when my Boxer can join me on the road. I truly recommend Pet Loader stairs, they make a variety of sizes and heights. Unbeatable for quality, longevity, warranty and ease of use. And the part that means the most to me - I can get my dog in the truck safely, and not worry about my back anymore.

This is a must have product if you have large dogs that can't or won't jump into a truck or SUV. When you get tired or hurt from hoisting a giant pooch into your vehicle, you'll buy a ramp. Don't bother. Had one for 3 German Shepherds, 2 hated it and the crazy one leapt right over the ramp. Most every dog can climb stairs. It's pretty expensive but it is priceless when it's used. Be sure to measure your vehicles opening to get the proper unit. This one works perfect into the backseat of a Toyota Tundra. Simple fast setup and take down. If you truly need a product like this, don't skimp just order this. Amazing

My wife and I have tried at least four different ramps and all but gave up on them. Then I stumbled across the Pet Loader. These things are true folding steps. There is no fabric for steps on this thing. We bought the aluminum version and it is over-kill for our 60lb dog. But that is great as our dog would not go up anything else we had bought. It took a whole 7 minutes to get her to go up. Once she did, up and down she went. The carpet gives our dog a secure non slip surface. They are great and, the 14 inch version we bought fits in our side passenger door as well. So we can use it in the doors, rear hatch and it solves our problems when towing our RV. Last great point about the Pet Loader. It weighs 2lbs less than any other ramp we bought. If you are looking for a solution, the Pet Loader is well worth the money.

We have two dogs...Riley (65 pounds) and Kai (35 pounds). Kai has insisted that we lift her into the truck (2004 Explorer SportTrac) for the past 8 years and Riley, who is 11, has been leaping into and out of the truck on his own until recently. We've used ramps in the past with other dogs, but they've required a lot of training, probably because they never really felt sturdy and safe. Plus, we needed to get our dogs into the cab of the truck, not the back, so could not use a ramp safely.

Concerned about Riley's aging joints (and our aging backs), I discovered PetLoader online. After exploring the website and reading lots of reviews, I still had some questions about which size would work for our truck, so called the company directly. The owner, Bob, picked up the phone (!!!) and was super helpful in answering all of my questions. I placed the order for a 5-step, 14.5" Ultralight that day.

Three days later, our PetLoader arrived. We unboxed it, carried it out to the truck, unfolded it, and got the top step situated on the backseat quickly. Then we brought the dogs out on leashes. We anticipated some training, but Riley just walked up the steps and laid down on the seat. Kai needed to sniff it a bit more, but then she too walked up the steps and laid down next to Riley. It was a little harder to get them out...getting in the truck means going someplace fun!...but with a treat bribe, they each nonchalantly walked down the steps as easily as they had walked up them.

My husband and I were stunned. Riley and Kai are both pretty cautious about new situations, but the PetLoader was nothing to them. They obviously feel safe using it and we are thrilled to have found an easy solution to our problem.

Of course, we experienced a little sticker shock when we first priced the PetLoader, but it is so much less expensive than a trip or two to the vet. (What wouldn't you pay to avoid taking your hurt senior dog to the vet?) The PetLoader is new to us, but seems like it is built to last for years. And we love that the PetLoader is made in Illinois by people who clearly care about quality and the well-being of our pets. Our only regret is that we didn't discover this item years ago. Highly recommended!