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Hello, Was wondering what you guys are using for ramps to load and unload out of your truck. I'm interested in the long ramps but not sure about weight and I'm VERY concerned on that. I figure with me on it when loading and unloading its probably.......COUGH1,050. I'm getting a chevy 2500 ext cab long box don't no if that helps but I would like who makes your ramps and how long there are and where you got them at and how you like them. I'm very intimidated by doing this because I've seen someone get seriously hurt when loading and they didn't put the straps on and it came out from under them and it was real nasty so I no to use the strap but this is the only way I can do this and tow my travel trailer. Thanks guys any information is much appreciated
 
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i got a set from menards....cost about $100 they could be a little longer but they get the job done. I have a half ton chevy 4x4 with a small lift so it would be about the same height as a 4x4 2500 I always put the straps on i have heard of guys falling off of ramps before and i dont want to be one of those guys
 
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My ramps are for 1/2 ton trucks but I always wrap the chain around the tailgate support cables just incase the tires kick out the ramps. I've never had an issue.
 
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This is exactly what i use and I love them, the tread for them is on top of the ramp so no slipping bad down ever. They are 84" and the rest of the specs are on the site. They do not fit in a regular box but with a long box they will fit. I bought the because they fold and fit under the ATV. I weigh 230 plus my ATV with gear and they don't even bend. I bought them from a store where i looked them over thoroughly in person and liked them. I like how long they are so it doesn't feel *too* steep. As soon as i bought them i cut the straps off and put a pre-determined amount of chain on them with a heavy duty dog leash style spring release clamp/clip and so when i use them there is chain on each side connecting me to the truck so i know they won't slipout. I have owned them for over a year and loaded my ATV full of mud etc. etc. and these things have never let me down, can't rust, etc. etc.


 
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You can always park in a ditch for loading / unloading. That will reduce the steep angle on the ramps.

I picked up a cheap trailer for $200 and I use that primarily but I do load in the box when the cap is off. I'm not huge fan of driving up and down out of the box but I've never had issue.

I always use a strap to hold my ramps on to the truck and I put the quad in 4x4 as well.
 
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I picked up a nice set of arched ramps they fold in half. My bike with me on it got to be about 1050-1100 lbs plus. I ALWAYS strap em down not gonna risk the chance rolling that big 20000 toy on my head. The arch makes it grt for loading the hinge in a heavy duty hinge as well which was something I was lookin out for when I picked these up. Most had a very weak lookin hinge. And when folded they fit perfect under the bike. I stud the ramped end under the rear tire so no worries about the ramps sliding out.
 
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Got a pair of aluminum single ramps. I cinch strap em around the tailgate itself, hasn't let me down yet. And if im worried, I also carry a chunk of 2x4 that I strap in between the bottom of the ramps to help with off camber loading. Just joins the bottoms of the ramp so if one slips they both have to skip, much safer. And I have all different widths of.stuff so its good. Any set of atv rated ramps should work fine.
 
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I've also got a trailer that can hold both quads and a bike, if loaded carefully. I've penciled in where the ramp fingers air on the side so no guesswork and because its low enough I don't need to strap the ramps.
 
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Yaktrax from menards around 80 bucks they work great, nicer than the ones my buddy got at harbor freight for about the same price.
 
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Tractor Supply for around $100 arched ramps about 8 feet long load nicely into my Ram 1500
 
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I bought the tallest ones I could find at Atwoods (farm store) there at least 7ft I wanted folding ones but these work great, and have the straps to hook them to the truck.. Got them on sale for 70 bucks

Edit.. Aluminum is a must, and I like that they are arched
 
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Ramps

I used a lot of different ramp finally bough a lanscapi g trailer with fold out tailgate. No worries
 
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I have a 400 Outty Max XT, and load it into my Long box Tundra. Ramps are 7 feet long, and work well. Always use the straps - have seen them move a bit even with the straps on, so wouldn't consider using them without. Lots of grip, and they arent too heavy.
 
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I say for the price, I got the metal ones to support more weight vs. aluminum made by www.ohiosteelindustries.com They may be a tad more money, but will be the last arched designed ramps you will ever buy plus they have cut out holes with upward grips that will NOT allow your ATV to slip off.

I have used them several times on level pavement and if you go slow and steady up the back of a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton pickup you will be fine.
 
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Finally got to try out my ramps today with my first ride. I bought the ramps off e-bay for about $230. These are actually utv ramps, so rated at 1,500 lbs PER ramp. I also liked the fact that they are 17.6 inches wide and 8 feet long. They are arched on the top half and made of aluminum, painted black. The ramps fold in half with a very strong hinge. Ratchet straps attach to the underside of my bumper very nicely to keep them from kicking out. The ramps fit together when folded and slide underneath my quad, even with the Ricochets installed.

Much, much better than the 6 foot, tri-fold aluminum ramp I borrowed from my buddy to bring the quad home. That was a little scary for me.
 

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Any chance you have a link to the listing?
Looks exactly like what I'm looking for, only a little shorter.
everything wide I've found was like $400, so I'm toying with the idea of building my own. If they were only $230 I'd prolly just buy them.
 
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those are nice wide and long ramps, but wonder how the grip is on those ramps due to the design especially in winter and icy conditions? My ohio steel industries ones are not as wide or not quite as long, but have arched cutouts all over and grip like glue and won't slip as likely and are just as heavy duty if not heavier duty than aluminum ramps are mine being steel able to hold more weight than aluminum ramps. I really like mine for the price hard to beat.
 
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Though not the same seller I bought from, these appear to be the exact ramps I purchased: New 8 ft HD Aluminum UTV Wide Loading Ramps Ranger Rhino Gator ATV 94 M2 | eBay

You can also just do a search for UTV loading ramps on E-bay and you'll find several others in 8', 9' and 10' lengths (all foldable). As for traction in icy and snowy conditions, I haven't had problems slipping. Each rung is welded on the top side of the supports and is a "serrated crossbar". The spacing and width of them gives great bite for the wheels. Walking up and down on them - I suppose each crossbar could be a little thicker for my boots, but otherwise no issues.

Cheers
 
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#26 ·
Am I the only one that just backs up in a ditch to unload lol no need for ramps

Unless there's no ditches then I'm screwed lol
 
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actually ended up going with these Ride Master Tri-Fold ATV Ramps
85" long tri-fold arched extra wide and holds 2200lbs. built like a tank, don't flex even a little, and fit perfect under my atv once in the truck.
best bang for the buck in heavy duty extra wide ramps I found and I did lots of searching before finally pulling the trigger on them.

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