Thinking of getting some ramps so i can haul the ATV and the boat at the same time. Just thinking through how this operation would go from start to finish the thought occurred to me, are you guys launching your boats with your ATV in the bed of your truck? I imagine for those that haul with the tailgate down this might get pretty hairy launching the boat particularly if you are on a steep boat ramp.
the more i think about i guess you can just unhook the boat trailer, unload the ATV, then hook the boat trailer back up. bit of a pain but probably a better option
I imagine for those that haul with the tailgate down this might get pretty hairy launching the boat particularly if you are on a steep boat ramp.
Well you better be strapping that ATV down inside the bed.
strap the 4 wheeler down and dont see why it would be a issue
Well you tie the wheeler down and there is no more of a issue then just driving down the road.
Don’t jack knife your trailer with your tailgate down. Use your mirrors, pretty simple
With the tail gate down, make sure the the winch post clears the tail gate on tight turns… Watched first hand, my buddy and the tailgate were bent out of shape after.
I hook my ATV to my boat then put the ATV in the back of the truck. When at the landing I unload the ATV still connected to the trailer and put it in the lake. I find this save time. If interested I also have some ocean front property in Arizona. Biggest caution with ATV in back of truck is not only falling out backwards but going threw the back window don’t ask why.
Don’t jack knife your trailer with your tailgate down.
This. Tailgate when down gets too close to winch tower on many rigs. Will easily crush the endgate if you turn even a moderate turn
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Bearcat89 wrote:</div>
Don’t jack knife your trailer with your tailgate down.This. Tailgate when down gets too close to winch tower on many rigs. Will easily crush the endgate if you turn even a moderate turn
Like these guys said 👍 they know what they are talking about
If you get ramps when loading atv park your truck in a ditch it’ll make it not steep. Way better than driving up the steep ramps on a level surface.
With the tail gate down, make sure the the winch post clears the tail gate on tight turns… Watched first hand, my buddy and the tailgate were bent out of shape after.
Agreed.
Biggest thing when placing an ATV in your bed, crib the front of your box so that the ATV (rack/winch) won’t hit your rear window when flying in.
Secure your ramps when loading and unloading. I had a bad accident with a snowmobile once when the unsecured ramp gave out.
some good tips here guys. thanks
i know there are a lot of varying opinions but thoughts on 2 single ramps or 1 tri fold ramp? Im leaning toward the 2 ramps (gap in the middle) because you can get them longer whereas most of the tri-fold options are shorter and therefore more steep. Seems everyone says a long ramp is the single most important feature to having a good experience loading/unloading
some good tips here guys. thanks
i know there are a lot of varying opinions but thoughts on 2 single ramps or 1 tri fold ramp? Im leaning toward the 2 ramps (gap in the middle) because you can get them longer whereas most of the tri-fold options are shorter and therefore more steep. Seems everyone says a long ramp is the single most important feature to having a good experience loading/unloading
I run folding ramps, I hate single long ramps. They are a pain to tie to the truck and keep square. Loading a wheeler in the back of the truck is about as easy as it gets.
I did what you are describing once… I removed my tailgate and put it in the back seat. Worked well.
strap the 4 wheeler down and dont see why it would be a issue
This! and you wouldnt have to strap it in to elaborately. Just the end that meets the front of the bed.
the more i think about i guess you can just unhook the boat trailer, unload the ATV, then hook the boat trailer back up. bit of a pain but probably a better option
Not this.
Do you have an extended cab truck with a 6 foot or shorter bed
Crappie I have both a short trip fold and individual ramps 7.5′. summer I don’t mind the short ramps but winter and a little snow the longer the better.
With the tail gate down, make sure the the winch post clears the tail gate on tight turns… Watched first hand, my buddy and the tailgate were bent out of shape after.
Yup. My wife did just that when she and my brother borrowed my truck and boat for a local fishing tournament. My brother yelled stop but not soon enough. Usually I’m in the boat telling her to stop before she jack knifes it-but not that day (I had to work) 
Piece a cake! 
I wish the ATV fit in the bed of my F-150 with the tail gate shut. That really angered me the first time I tried loading it and couldn’t get the tail gate shut.
I removed my tailgate and put it in the back seat. Worked well.
Yep, we always take our tailgates off with machines in the bed. Too easy to trash the tailgate
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Bearcat89 wrote:</div>
Don’t jack knife your trailer with your tailgate down.This. Tailgate when down gets too close to winch tower on many rigs. Will easily crush the endgate if you turn even a moderate turn
Trailer steps, too, if you have them. The trailer steps on a ranger will it clear the bed of a Ram.
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