Thanks bro. I have the exact same size truck bed and quad; and I didn't think it would fit/tailgate wouldn't hold up. I always used my jumping jack trailer to tow it around. I will definitely be using this new technique. Great presentation.
Just a little thing to keep in mind for those who have an atv that will hit the glass get a good set of wheel chalks put them in front and if you get big enough chalks they will sit against the bed wall and give you a little extra room it helps when tying your quad forward and great video safety is what keeps us all riding down the trails
I use an old tire as a buffer. If anything was to ever move on his ATV it’s gonna hit the glass period! And an old tire is cheap and readily available!
I've loaded thousands of pieces of equipment on trailers and trucks, I try to get my trucks back wheels in a low spot when loading my 4 wheeler , it's just easier and safer.
@Me. Me just put some cones out and get some construction signs. Then rent a back hoe/bulldozer and makes yourself a ramp on the road. BOOM, free ramps for lfe. Just make sure you don't see any cops and put some camo on it. Paint it grey so you can see who is speeding.
Great video. I agree with strapping down the ramps, it's very important. I also agree with using heavy duty straps. Personally, I suggest using two straps on the rear of the ATV instead of one though. Straps can work themselves loose, two is always better. For max safety use four, one at each corner, the same as you would do on a trailer. I've seen some people use winches at the front to tie it down and than can damage a winch. If you have front and rear bumpers use a strap at each corner, it's easy and very stable.
I just dont think you should be strapping from the frame on something that has that much shock travel, already lost one side by side out the back that way, don't really want to lose another, much more secure to strap the tires down
@@ericdowney3716 You can buy them, but they are extremely rare. We do not have a lot of large wilderness areas so there is no real use for that kind of vehicle.
Nice video. I use a timber block or similar at the front of the bed to stop the ATV or whatever else goes there so I don't have to worry about contacting the glass of the cab or slamming into the bed.
I love the moveable cleat/track system in the bed of my Nissan Titan. Super versatile. Thanks reminding people to tie down their racks during use so they don’t move while driving over them. I see folks skip this step constantly.
Looks cold....thank god i live in the south lol....I ALWAYS recommend standing up while loading so you can see where you're headed and if there are going to be issues..informative video, thank you
Bought The standard Bed Truck (6' 6' bed) to better fit the 850 Max North Edition. This allows for the installation of a ratcheting cargo bar across the front of the bed to stop the ATV (with accessory front bumper) against when loading and securing from hitting the glass. Great common sense video for people who actually use their pickup trucks.
one thing you might have missed, when tying down anything that has the potentail to move back and forth you want to tie down your toy in a way where the straps or chains are either pulling the machine apart or together. from a fellow truck driver in canada god bless
Excellent instructions for all those that don't know anything. And not bad for people that have been doing it wrong as well. Strapping the ramps to the truck I never see anyone doing. "watch and learn" Surprised you did not put individual straps on the back and just did 1. I used to anchor 4 points for safety. Sometimes a 5th strap over top of the whole thing to keep it from bouncing the straps loose.
Here.. I'll solve that loading problem cheap and much easier. Go to the local farm store or trailer dealer. Buy the 5 or 6x8 foot small trailer. Spend 30 bucks for a better harness for your lights. Never have a potential accident again! Seriously though, I like the fact that TFL does these videos on safety. Some people amaze me doing this kind of stuff and end up it big trouble!
Really should use two ratchet straps to secure ATV. If one strap should fail, the other provides support. Also, would have liked a discussion demo how to unload ATV. Nice video!! Like the format and watching the snow fall. Merci
I always try to make sure my machine is in 4WD... Helps take the stress off the ramps once the front wheels get to the bed. I also like to step on the foot brake (on Can-Ams) AND pull the parking brake. Brings up the brake pressure
love the videos, but a few things I found that helped me was actually loading on an incline, which makes the ramp climb less severe. Also, you mentioned pulling the front of the bike down, but also putting a strap from the front of the bike to the rear truck tie down so it definitely wont go forward and strap the rear of the bike to the front truck tie down.... thx for the vids.
I use ramps similar to THESE for a trailer to load mine. My trailer does not have a ramp. When I use the ramps, I strap them similar to this video but I also installed a bolting solution so I can bolt down the ramps to make sure they aren't going anywhere. After taking a spill and getting really hurt, I do not trust ramps unless they are bolted in addition to strapped.
My 2017 nisan titan offered pretty same box add-ons. Clet system n led lights with power plug, a few years ahead of Chevy. Use an old rubber tire (without the rim, lol )to place between front of quad and front of box. It will stop it from touching or rubbing box or breaking the glass. Steady smooth throttle while loaded, one smooth roll up, not being one smooth roll up may cause more problems. Strap all 4 corners to stop it from moving forward or backward in the box, you can strap to the atv from under the atv on the frame itself to which is more stable than a big loop over strap. I donno how many atvs have slid out or into cab doing some serious damage. I miss a quad, ramps and my truck. Now with sxs and trailers, it's just different. Strap those ramps down too while loading, lol the old lumber sliding out as ramps may seem funny on video clips, but that's a flip you may not walk away from. Ride safe n enjoy. Blue atv, blue truck, blue jeans, blue jacket, and a blue touq with a blue pompom, lol sweet looking Chevy tho.
Personally, I add another set of straps from the rear of the bed to the front of the ATV. That way if you have any impact or panic stop the machine doesn't shift into your window or front of bed.
Yes, always try to tie it in so that you have straps pulling in two opposite directions. One pair of straps pulling forward, and one pair pulling backwards.
I would like to share when I load my ATV I have holes drilled into my tailgate and ramps and I put pins in them so the ramps don't move forward , backwards or even side to side. Just lineup your ramps with your ATV wheels and drill the holes and it's set. Drill two holes per side of ramp. I use coupler pins. Hope this helps
What you did right there is how people flip backwards off the ramp. Slow and steady means a risk of stopping on the ramp. Momentum and consistency is what you want but I've seen others do that and then crash into their cab.
Im towing my quad on my rzr utility trailer, this time I'm not beat up my 2019 Silverado like my 2015 in the past I did alot scratches in the tail gate and bed liner.
Great video. one thing to note those specific ramps will puncture your tailgate and you can see the tailgate was damaged on this sweet truck where the ramps was sitting on the tailgate
Amazing review or How-to! You are a seasoned pro in front of camera, and the camera work was excellent too! Have the truck, need the ATV now lol! Happy Holidays!
As a viable alternative to using straps for keeping the ramps in place, you can also drill two holes into each of the ramp plate faces that lay flush on the top of tail gate’s edge. Along with two holes drilled into the inner tail gate where the ramps make contact. Obviously, the tail gate holes you drill will only be done once you determine the optimal placement of the ramps for your particular machine. These holes do NOT have to be massive....a quarter inch diameter is adequate. Once the ramps are in place, drop in a Clevis pin into each hole. The ramps are now “locked” into the edge of the tail gate, and it is now virtually impossible for either of the ramps to move laterally, and it’s highly unlikely one (or both) will ever “flip” on you, if you ever happen have your tires off center, and on the ramp edges during loading. This is the way we did it with our Suzuki/Yamaha dealership’s company pick up truck, when I did insurance pick ups, and transfers during the 1990s. Worked for both ATVs, and motorcycles. Except the truck had different holes drilled for loading the bikes, because you NEVER ride a motorcycle up into a pick up. It’s always pushed up one ramp, while walking up the other. So the ramps had to be closer together. I’ve never seen tie down straps used for securing ramps, but it seemed to work well for you. And I’m certainly not dumping on your method. It does seem to alleviate any potential “ramp bounce”, completely. But with the pin set up, that is minimized by loading it fairly slowly. My only concern in regard to using tie downs, is the fact that the ramp lips (although pressing down hard under tension), are not “truly” secured to the tail bed of the truck. Just my two cents, and sorry for the novel. Great overall video, and thanks for making it. 👍
I was loading my quad in my pickup before, but I recently bought a new 4 door truck with the shorter bed and an Outlander max that's about 9" longer than my old machine and I was wondering if it would fit. I always put 3 4x4's in front of the bed that my tires would rest on which prevents me from hitting the front of the bed or the window.
I also load my Atv this way but i also use my winch to hook onto my tiedowns in my truck to secure it as well as using the straps and engaging my parking brake.
Thanks for doing this ramp lesson! Two questions: 1. You say make sure the truck is level, but is there any issue with have the bed tilting down? This means the ramps are less steep. Your thoughts? 2. How do I find the load rating of my tailgate? Is it possible to overload the tailgate strap?
Just saw this. Awesome video... Years ago, I was loading a tractor on my pickup and the right ramp slid out. My buddy was standing right next to me and simply made it so I didn't have the tractor fall on me as I went over. Also, was loading a Harley in a truck and my ex-buddy was like get the truck as level as possible, when I wasnt using any tethers. The bike kicked out the ramp... Crap day.
Great video, I have a Polaris 570 ( 94" long OA), my truck has a long bed 97", so the 570 fits like a glove tailgate shut, but I really appreciate watching your technique, VERY HELPFUL thank you
Just ordered a Polaris sp 550 last week. I once dumped a very expensive motorcycle off a ramp loading it and bent the handlebars and put a large dent in the gastank!! So the part about securing the ramps was the key bit of info I was hoping to learn. Safety first. Along a different subject has everyone had difficulty finding new atv's for sale? they sell as fast as they come in in my city of 2 million. Thus one has to place an order and wait 5-6 weeks for their impulse buy. Thanks
Since I might have to drive over bouncy roads with my ATV loaded, I use one strap to each side at the back to keep the rear wheels centered (it is a real pain if the rear wheels shift any significant distance; the front can be quickly turned as you back out). I actually have 4 straps, one from the front ATV strap hook to the back of the bed, one from the back ATV strap hook (or hitch) to the front of the bed and then the 2 rear side/side tiedowns. My two ramps fit under the ATV and I have a cable that holds them in place (bumpy roads can make the TFL method bounce out of the bed!)
You could have backed up to the equipment trailer and drove on at a really shallow incline, or backed into a ditch and loaded almost flat. With the right ditch, who needs ramps? Cheers
Everything's good Steve, BUT I always put an old smaller sized car or motorcycle tire right in front of the ATV, so there'as no sudden impact with the rear of the cab/window. I wonder, what does GM (or any of the 'makers')) say the maximum weight capacity is on those tailgate cables? This is why I had to stop carrying my CanAm in my Silverado,... and bought an all aluminum trailer for my ATV , I was too nervous of those tailgate cable's letting go!
I always used tailgate supports as well. Cheap insurance, especially if the rear wheels are sitting completely on the bed! www.amazon.com/DG-Manufacturing-Tailgate-Support-2003-2018/dp/B07QD85RD3/ref=asc_df_B07QD85RD3/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345019483042&psc=1
@@andrewsbbq Yes, I have no doubt that those support cables are strong,..I wonder what the manufacturers rate them at, AND what would be the outcome if they broke because of a load resting on them like this, i.e. warranty and or an insurance claim!
@@regsparkes6507 I grabbed the first link as an example, sorry it's not active. Do a little Searching, I'm sure more are out there. I used them as a back-up, the cables on my Dodge held up great with a UTV in the bed.
I took out my rear window when loading my ATV in my bed,so,I made a stop,made out of a 4"x4" post and 2 sq.2x10"pads screwed into the post,then screwed an eye on each end of the post,then tied it to my rear tie downs.
I do basically the same thing. 4 wheel drive and low on my grizzly. Except for tie down straps on the back end I use a Louisiana guard dog. It’s a reverse trailer hitch that locks onto the ATV trailer ball if you have one. It connects to the receiver and goose necks up. That way it locks in and you can secure it. Then I strap the front down for some added pressure.
We are a nose hair away from 3ft truck beds with a telescopic tailgate... Hate the CVT lurch/grab when trying to do more precise tasks like this, backing to hook up trailers etc. Makes something so simple a bit frustrating.
I'm thinking, rather than measuring the wheelbase to see if one would fit. I'd measure from the front bumper to the rear axle. To account for the overhang in front of the wheelbase length.
Word of caution, I’ve seen tailgate cables break and when they do you will damage your tailgate and worse yet your ramps may still slip off. I made a Steel T that slips into the receiver hitch that takes most of the weight off the tailgate when loading. Speaking from experience lol
Could use the winch. Hook two straps to the forward tie-downs and then hook those to your winch hook and pull it into the bed. No risk of accidentally over throttling it into the bed, no risk of injury if anything goes pear-shaped. Maybe? Yes? No? Just a thought. I guess it would depend on the winch system you have, if you have one.
Your not supposed to use your winch as a form of tie down. You could damage the brake on the winch and if that was to happen while driving it will slip.
Truck parking brake...does it automatically engage or was it off when you loaded the ATV. The brake appeared to be off. Also wheel blocks placed in the bed will help protect the cab window.
Check out the LA Guard Dog ATV tie-down setup. Much better than straps in my book and allows you to put the ramps between the wheels of the atv without the risk of them falling out.
Thanks for the video and especially the tip for how to secure the ramps with a strap (I was thinking about creating some pin in hole fixation, but your tip is better). Ride on!
One thing to look out for. When you have the ramps hooked up the the truck and you walk up or down them, you can trap the toe of your boot in the treads that can cause a sever injury. This I know from experience.
Great video Stephen! This is why I have a Ram 1500 quad cab, instead of the larger crew cab. I'd rather have that extra foot in the bed, not the back seats. I don't want the tailgate supporting the back half of the quad for an entire trip.
Agreed. Seeing a short bed pickup driving on the highway with a big bore ATV hanging off the back end while the truck sags and is held on by nothing but Harbor Freight straps is a sight to see!!!
What are your thoughts on using a winch to pull it up? I know not everyone will have one (which I personally think is a must have for atvs), but if you got it use it right?
Just for further info, that aluminum handle on the back of the can-am is NOT to be used for ratcheting down. It WILL break. Use the ball hitch or something lower.
Good demonstration but you forgot something. Make sure to apply the park brake on your truck to minimize the effect of rocking when you drive up into the bed. The truck & ramps should be as rigid as possible.
What was the length of the ramps you used? What was the weight of the ATV? What was the load capacity of each of the ramps? If ramps have a capacity of 1,000lbs each, would you be able to load a 1,200lb ATV (since the weight would be distributed over two ramps)?
Thanks for the info on loading an ATV into a truck.
Thanks bro. I have the exact same size truck bed and quad; and I didn't think it would fit/tailgate wouldn't hold up. I always used my jumping jack trailer to tow it around. I will definitely be using this new technique. Great presentation.
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I'd rather Back On , Then Back It Off !!!
Now I just need an ATV.... and a pickup truck.
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And ramps and a helmet....
@@drewelliott9062 And vaginal cream to go with the helmet
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2 atv and no pickup here...
I prefer to set up a ramp about 10 feet behind the truck and jump my ATV into the bed
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By all means, let's see this. Send a video to TFL so they can share.
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damn, you're smooth....
Just a little thing to keep in mind for those who have an atv that will hit the glass get a good set of wheel chalks put them in front and if you get big enough chalks they will sit against the bed wall and give you a little extra room it helps when tying your quad forward and great video safety is what keeps us all riding down the trails
andrews you’re right rear windows are expensive lol 😝
I got me a pillow because my s10 tailgate wont close with any more space added
@@andrewsbbq I have a big red 250 that will fit if I turn it so the front tires in the corner, and a moto4 that just BARELY fits
I use an old tire as a buffer. If anything was to ever move on his ATV it’s gonna hit the glass period! And an old tire is cheap and readily available!
I've loaded thousands of pieces of equipment on trailers and trucks, I try to get my trucks back wheels in a low spot when loading my 4 wheeler , it's just easier and safer.
@Me. Me just put some cones out and get some construction signs. Then rent a back hoe/bulldozer and makes yourself a ramp on the road. BOOM, free ramps for lfe. Just make sure you don't see any cops and put some camo on it. Paint it grey so you can see who is speeding.
Great video. I agree with strapping down the ramps, it's very important. I also agree with using heavy duty straps. Personally, I suggest using two straps on the rear of the ATV instead of one though. Straps can work themselves loose, two is always better. For max safety use four, one at each corner, the same as you would do on a trailer. I've seen some people use winches at the front to tie it down and than can damage a winch. If you have front and rear bumpers use a strap at each corner, it's easy and very stable.
EastCoastATV yeah each corner is better but if your tailgate is down I prefer the crisscrossed method
I just dont think you should be strapping from the frame on something that has that much shock travel, already lost one side by side out the back that way, don't really want to lose another, much more secure to strap the tires down
Well done, slow and steady. My friend always goes way to fast when he loads his machine. I keep telling him it's gonna end bad one of these times.
I hadn’t seen that northsky blue in a high country but looks gorgeous!
Good video. Thanks for posting.
I live in Berlin, Germany. I don‘t have an ATV. I don‘t have a truck. We have no trials here. Why am I watching this?
Now that’s funny.
Is there ATVs there?
@@ericdowney3716 You can buy them, but they are extremely rare. We do not have a lot of large wilderness areas so there is no real use for that kind of vehicle.
@@ericdowney3716 I live in a rural region in the south of Germany. ATVs are quite rare here as well. But they are actually road legal in Germany
I think it’s a North American thing. Canada. USA. We have lots of trails here in Nova Scotia and yet I don’t have one.
i put mine in neutral and i winch it up that way no ramps going to fly out the back end :) been using this method for years
Nice video. I use a timber block or similar at the front of the bed to stop the ATV or whatever else goes there so I don't have to worry about contacting the glass of the cab or slamming into the bed.
I use some rubber wheel chocks I found on ebay cheap, does the trick.
I like your ATV .I admire your experience of loading it to the pick up
I love the moveable cleat/track system in the bed of my Nissan Titan. Super versatile. Thanks reminding people to tie down their racks during use so they don’t move while driving over them. I see folks skip this step constantly.
Looks cold....thank god i live in the south lol....I ALWAYS recommend standing up while loading so you can see where you're headed and if there are going to be issues..informative video, thank you
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Why would anyone give this a thumbs down? Dude takes time to educate people and he gets a thumbs down. Good job buddy ?
Bought The standard Bed Truck (6' 6' bed) to better fit the 850 Max North Edition. This allows for the installation of a ratcheting cargo bar across the front of the bed to stop the ATV (with accessory front bumper) against when loading and securing from hitting the glass. Great common sense video for people who actually use their pickup trucks.
one thing you might have missed, when tying down anything that has the potentail to move back and forth you want to tie down your toy in a way where the straps or chains are either pulling the machine apart or together.
from a fellow truck driver in canada god bless
He really did a great job explaining this process. Well done!
Excellent instructions for all those that don't know anything. And not bad for people that have been doing it wrong as well. Strapping the ramps to the truck I never see anyone doing. "watch and learn" Surprised you did not put individual straps on the back and just did 1. I used to anchor 4 points for safety. Sometimes a 5th strap over top of the whole thing to keep it from bouncing the straps loose.
Here.. I'll solve that loading problem cheap and much easier. Go to the local farm store or trailer dealer. Buy the 5 or 6x8 foot small trailer. Spend 30 bucks for a better harness for your lights. Never have a potential accident again! Seriously though, I like the fact that TFL does these videos on safety. Some people amaze me doing this kind of stuff and end up it big trouble!
Really should use two ratchet straps to secure ATV. If one strap should fail, the other provides support. Also, would have liked a discussion demo how to unload ATV. Nice video!! Like the format and watching the snow fall. Merci
An added tie down in the front in the middle and using the winch would be real slick just for that extra measure like you said.
I always try to make sure my machine is in 4WD... Helps take the stress off the ramps once the front wheels get to the bed.
I also like to step on the foot brake (on Can-Ams) AND pull the parking brake. Brings up the brake pressure
What the hell guys!? I love watching those loading fail vids. Now they’ll be in short supply.
Nah people will still forget the straps
I like to load with a knee on the seat. That way if anything happens it's easier to jump clear of it.
love the videos, but a few things I found that helped me was actually loading on an incline, which makes the ramp climb less severe. Also, you mentioned pulling the front of the bike down, but also putting a strap from the front of the bike to the rear truck tie down so it definitely wont go forward and strap the rear of the bike to the front truck tie down.... thx for the vids.
I use ramps similar to THESE for a trailer to load mine. My trailer does not have a ramp. When I use the ramps, I strap them similar to this video but I also installed a bolting solution so I can bolt down the ramps to make sure they aren't going anywhere. After taking a spill and getting really hurt, I do not trust ramps unless they are bolted in addition to strapped.
My 2017 nisan titan offered pretty same box add-ons. Clet system n led lights with power plug, a few years ahead of Chevy. Use an old rubber tire (without the rim, lol )to place between front of quad and front of box. It will stop it from touching or rubbing box or breaking the glass. Steady smooth throttle while loaded, one smooth roll up, not being one smooth roll up may cause more problems. Strap all 4 corners to stop it from moving forward or backward in the box, you can strap to the atv from under the atv on the frame itself to which is more stable than a big loop over strap. I donno how many atvs have slid out or into cab doing some serious damage. I miss a quad, ramps and my truck. Now with sxs and trailers, it's just different. Strap those ramps down too while loading, lol the old lumber sliding out as ramps may seem funny on video clips, but that's a flip you may not walk away from. Ride safe n enjoy. Blue atv, blue truck, blue jeans, blue jacket, and a blue touq with a blue pompom, lol sweet looking Chevy tho.
Very good video. No hipe, no grandstanding, no obnoxious, distracting music.
Personally, I add another set of straps from the rear of the bed to the front of the ATV. That way if you have any impact or panic stop the machine doesn't shift into your window or front of bed.
Yes, always try to tie it in so that you have straps pulling in two opposite directions. One pair of straps pulling forward, and one pair pulling backwards.
I would like to share when I load my ATV I have holes drilled into my tailgate and ramps and I put pins in them so the ramps don't move forward , backwards or even side to side. Just lineup your ramps with your ATV wheels and drill the holes and it's set. Drill two holes per side of ramp. I use coupler pins. Hope this helps
That’s what I do exactly !
I'm so glad you made this video. Now I know how to be safe. Thank you
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What you did right there is how people flip backwards off the ramp. Slow and steady means a risk of stopping on the ramp. Momentum and consistency is what you want but I've seen others do that and then crash into their cab.
That's how my cousin died, loading his atv and it fell on him, thanks for pointing out the safety of wearing a helmet
@Brian Parker wow, that’s very sad, condolences...
Sorry for your loss
Im towing my quad on my rzr utility trailer, this time I'm not beat up my 2019 Silverado like my 2015 in the past I did alot scratches in the tail gate and bed liner.
Your concerned about scratching your bed liner?
@@panthermartin7784 no, I did few dents inside of the bed carrying quad ramps, and with my quads bumper.
Great video. one thing to note those specific ramps will puncture your tailgate and you can see the tailgate was damaged on this sweet truck where the ramps was sitting on the tailgate
Amazing review or How-to! You are a seasoned pro in front of camera, and the camera work was excellent too! Have the truck, need the ATV now lol! Happy Holidays!
As a viable alternative to using straps for keeping the ramps in place, you can also drill two holes into each of the ramp plate faces that lay flush on the top of tail gate’s edge. Along with two holes drilled into the inner tail gate where the ramps make contact. Obviously, the tail gate holes you drill will only be done once you determine the optimal placement of the ramps for your particular machine. These holes do NOT have to be massive....a quarter inch diameter is adequate.
Once the ramps are in place, drop in a Clevis pin into each hole. The ramps are now “locked” into the edge of the tail gate, and it is now virtually impossible for either of the ramps to move laterally, and it’s highly unlikely one (or both) will ever “flip” on you, if you ever happen have your tires off center, and on the ramp edges during loading.
This is the way we did it with our Suzuki/Yamaha dealership’s company pick up truck, when I did insurance pick ups, and transfers during the 1990s. Worked for both ATVs, and motorcycles. Except the truck had different holes drilled for loading the bikes, because you NEVER ride a motorcycle up into a pick up. It’s always pushed up one ramp, while walking up the other. So the ramps had to be closer together.
I’ve never seen tie down straps used for securing ramps, but it seemed to work well for you. And I’m certainly not dumping on your method. It does seem to alleviate any potential “ramp bounce”, completely. But with the pin set up, that is minimized by loading it fairly slowly. My only concern in regard to using tie downs, is the fact that the ramp lips (although pressing down hard under tension), are not “truly” secured to the tail bed of the truck. Just my two cents, and sorry for the novel. Great overall video, and thanks for making it. 👍
great video i really love that blue on that high country
I USUALLY GET GOUIN ABOUT 30 MPH AND THEN SLAM ON BRAKES TO SLOW ENEOUGH TO ROLL RIGHT UP, IT WORKS EVERYTIME
It's amazing how few people actually tie down their ramps. I see them spin their wheels on the way up, which makes me cringe. So dumb. Thanks
The ramps you can get with the fords work’s awesomely
I was loading my quad in my pickup before, but I recently bought a new 4 door truck with the shorter bed and an Outlander max that's about 9" longer than my old machine and I was wondering if it would fit.
I always put 3 4x4's in front of the bed that my tires would rest on which prevents me from hitting the front of the bed or the window.
I also load my Atv this way but i also use my winch to hook onto my tiedowns in my truck to secure it as well as using the straps and engaging my parking brake.
You put alotta faith in those tailgate cables!... I miss my old squarebox
Thanks for doing this ramp lesson! Two questions: 1. You say make sure the truck is level, but is there any issue with have the bed tilting down? This means the ramps are less steep. Your thoughts?
2. How do I find the load rating of my tailgate? Is it possible to overload the tailgate strap?
As a F150 owner with short box who is looking to buy an Outlander max, this is a great video to confirm that it fits well. Thanks!
Just saw this. Awesome video... Years ago, I was loading a tractor on my pickup and the right ramp slid out. My buddy was standing right next to me and simply made it so I didn't have the tractor fall on me as I went over. Also, was loading a Harley in a truck and my ex-buddy was like get the truck as level as possible, when I wasnt using any tethers. The bike kicked out the ramp... Crap day.
Great video, I have a Polaris 570 ( 94" long OA), my truck has a long bed 97", so the 570 fits like a glove tailgate shut, but I really appreciate watching your technique, VERY HELPFUL thank you
Just ordered a Polaris sp 550 last week. I once dumped a very expensive motorcycle off a ramp loading it and bent the handlebars and put a large dent in the gastank!! So the part about securing the ramps was the key bit of info I was hoping to learn. Safety first. Along a different subject has everyone had difficulty finding new atv's for sale? they sell as fast as they come in in my city of 2 million. Thus one has to place an order and wait 5-6 weeks for their impulse buy. Thanks
Hey now! I work over at Johnny's Secondhand Ramps! We make excellent ATV and dirtbike ramps.
Since I might have to drive over bouncy roads with my ATV loaded, I use one strap to each side at the back to keep the rear wheels centered (it is a real pain if the rear wheels shift any significant distance; the front can be quickly turned as you back out). I actually have 4 straps, one from the front ATV strap hook to the back of the bed, one from the back ATV strap hook (or hitch) to the front of the bed and then the 2 rear side/side tiedowns. My two ramps fit under the ATV and I have a cable that holds them in place (bumpy roads can make the TFL method bounce out of the bed!)
Besides neutral, I take the parking brake off, why wear on your mechanical parts during long dirt road journeys or highways for that matter?
You could have backed up to the equipment trailer and drove on at a really shallow incline, or backed into a ditch and loaded almost flat. With the right ditch, who needs ramps? Cheers
Everything's good Steve, BUT I always put an old smaller sized car or motorcycle tire right in front of the ATV, so there'as no sudden impact with the rear of the cab/window.
I wonder, what does GM (or any of the 'makers')) say the maximum weight capacity is on those tailgate cables? This is why I had to stop carrying my CanAm in my Silverado,...
and bought an all aluminum trailer for my ATV , I was too nervous of those tailgate cable's letting go!
I always used tailgate supports as well. Cheap insurance, especially if the rear wheels are sitting completely on the bed! www.amazon.com/DG-Manufacturing-Tailgate-Support-2003-2018/dp/B07QD85RD3/ref=asc_df_B07QD85RD3/?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345019483042&psc=1
@@jedironin380 These look very good,. I've never seen these before, however from the link you've provided, Amazon doesn't show any sellers now.
@@andrewsbbq Yes, I have no doubt that those support cables are strong,..I wonder what the manufacturers rate them at, AND what would be the outcome if they broke because of a load resting on them like this, i.e. warranty and or an insurance claim!
@@regsparkes6507 I grabbed the first link as an example, sorry it's not active. Do a little Searching, I'm sure more are out there. I used them as a back-up, the cables on my Dodge held up great with a UTV in the bed.
You also have to realize these machines are about 7-800 lbs, only maybe half that is on the rear wheels/tailgate
I get to try this for the first time ever today lol
I took out my rear window when loading my ATV in my bed,so,I made a stop,made out of a 4"x4" post and 2 sq.2x10"pads screwed into the post,then screwed an eye on each end of the post,then tied it to my rear tie downs.
I do basically the same thing. 4 wheel drive and low on my grizzly. Except for tie down straps on the back end I use a Louisiana guard dog. It’s a reverse trailer hitch that locks onto the ATV trailer ball if you have one. It connects to the receiver and goose necks up. That way it locks in and you can secure it. Then I strap the front down for some added pressure.
ive got a max as well but have an 8ft silverado bed, fits perfect with the tailgate up.
Always wondered what Randy Bachman was doing after BTO. Just kidding .Great video! thanks
Im looking at almost this exact setup. Over time have you experienced any damage to the tailgate from loading the ATV like this?
Annoying diversion into a Chevy Silverado commercial there. Besides that, this was pretty helpful. Thanks!
got a new sub bro your a cool guy and straight to the point and safe at the same time , not all of that blah blah blah blah blah lmao
How much weight is safe to rest on that door?
We are a nose hair away from 3ft truck beds with a telescopic tailgate... Hate the CVT lurch/grab when trying to do more precise tasks like this, backing to hook up trailers etc. Makes something so simple a bit frustrating.
My dad always tells me keep to keep a constant speed and to have confidence
I'm thinking, rather than measuring the wheelbase to see if one would fit. I'd measure from the front bumper to the rear axle. To account for the overhang in front of the wheelbase length.
Word of caution, I’ve seen tailgate cables break and when they do you will damage your tailgate and worse yet your ramps may still slip off. I made a Steel T that slips into the receiver hitch that takes most of the weight off the tailgate when loading. Speaking from experience lol
Thelrongutz...I would like to see a picture of the Steel “T” that you made! That’s a great idea!
Headache rack needed...
I love watching atv load fails on youtube . Gonna search some right now.
Could use the winch. Hook two straps to the forward tie-downs and then hook those to your winch hook and pull it into the bed. No risk of accidentally over throttling it into the bed, no risk of injury if anything goes pear-shaped. Maybe? Yes? No? Just a thought. I guess it would depend on the winch system you have, if you have one.
Your not supposed to use your winch as a form of tie down. You could damage the brake on the winch and if that was to happen while driving it will slip.
Well,,,,,,,, just went out and bought a 2021 Polaris trail edition and a plow for the driveway. I have a 6.5 box on my truck. Looks like it will fit.
Truck parking brake...does it automatically engage or was it off when you loaded the ATV. The brake appeared to be off. Also wheel blocks placed in the bed will help protect the cab window.
WyLEE08 yeah I made the same comment lol 😝
I hope you will be reviewing this High Country on TFLTruck.
Check out the LA Guard Dog ATV tie-down setup. Much better than straps in my book and allows you to put the ramps between the wheels of the atv without the risk of them falling out.
I use those same ramps and find them very slippery, especially in the winter here in Canada. I'm surprised there was no wheel slip. Be careful!
Awesome video! Thanks for the very informative demonstration!
Amazing how easy it looks when you know what you’re doing! Like a boss!
My question is I know to put the brake on is it also safe to put the atv in drive?
Thanks for the video and especially the tip for how to secure the ramps with a strap (I was thinking about creating some pin in hole fixation, but your tip is better). Ride on!
im so jealous of your snow
Install D rings on your truck bed Torx bolts and rachet the 4 corners down
The Silverado looks awesome in that colour/spec
Necessity is the mother of invention!😂
dude that is such a nice truck. and the quad...its beautiful
One thing to look out for. When you have the ramps hooked up the the truck and you walk up or down them, you can trap the toe of your boot in the treads that can cause a sever injury. This I know from experience.
Great video Stephen! This is why I have a Ram 1500 quad cab, instead of the larger crew cab. I'd rather have that extra foot in the bed, not the back seats. I don't want the tailgate supporting the back half of the quad for an entire trip.
Agreed. Seeing a short bed pickup driving on the highway with a big bore ATV hanging off the back end while the truck sags and is held on by nothing but Harbor Freight straps is a sight to see!!!
That's a good looking High Country!
How do you like that brand of ramp? Did they perform well for you?
will a 2 up fit in the back of a ridgeline?
Great vid with a couple great looking rigs
What are your thoughts on using a winch to pull it up? I know not everyone will have one (which I personally think is a must have for atvs), but if you got it use it right?
That's what I do, complete control.
From my personal experience (but with a snowmachines): Back up truck to tall snow berm, drive snowmachine onto truck. XD
What is the 2nd seat you have on the back
I love that blue on the Silverado
Goes well with the blavk atv 😍😍
Just for further info, that aluminum handle on the back of the can-am is NOT to be used for ratcheting down. It WILL break. Use the ball hitch or something lower.
Good demonstration but you forgot something. Make sure to apply the park brake on your truck to minimize the effect of rocking when you drive up into the bed. The truck & ramps should be as rigid as possible.
I use a trailer for my Grizzly....scared of heights!
Where did you get your ramps from and the brand. My Ram 2500 sits a little higher
How long are those ramps? I have a Silverado as well
What was the length of the ramps you used? What was the weight of the ATV? What was the load capacity of each of the ramps? If ramps have a capacity of 1,000lbs each, would you be able to load a 1,200lb ATV (since the weight would be distributed over two ramps)?
that blue though on the truck ooffffff thats clean