This ramp is sturdy and not too heavy for me to fold it up and load it. It took my old dog a few tries to go up it as I was teaching an old dog new tricks. Now he knows to just walk up it. He smiles as his old hips do not let him jump into the back of the truck. I think he is happy as I am not lifting him up and getting to close to his personal assets. I would highly suggest this ramp even for dogs who can still jump in. I can also use it for loading heaving objects into the truck.