![]() ![]() Next, ride the quad up to the base of the ramps then climb off and assure that machine and metal are properly lined up. If your ATV has 4WD, now is the time to shift into it you want as much traction as possible making the climb from ground to bed. Be sure to always put on your protective safety gear like a helmet and gloves if you haven’t yet, as the dangerous part of the process is up next. You want to pull these straps as tight as possible as doing so helps keep the ramps in place, thus preventing them from moving outward when under load.Īfter everything is ready for use, it’s time to load up. These straps should be brought as close to the inside of the ramp rungs as possible, then the open end connected to the openings to the right and left of the trailer hitch which are used to keep trailer chains in place. Once everything is situated as closely as possible to the ideal position, the ramps should be further “locked” in position by using the ropes, straps, or hooks that come on almost all examples of powersports ramps. Assuring that they stay in place is paramount to completing the task safely and successfully. The danger of ramps comes from the possibility of them moving when under load that is, the ramp sliding out from under the ATV as it climbs upward and into the bed. Ramp type selected, let’s turn to securing the item at hand to the vehicle. Tri-folds have a fixed maximum width (usually in the 48-50” range) which can limit some extra-wide modified machines from getting each side of the tires on the ramp itself. Standard two-piece ramps are great in that they can also be used for dirt bikes and vehicles of widely varying width (such as a 90cc machine to the biggest of ATVs) with ease. Ramps come in a variety of shapes and sizes, the two main differentiators being two split ramps or tri-fold, the former being to individual ramps that have to be set up independently versus the latter’s connected, three-piece folding design. These pieces of metal connect ground (or surface on which you load from) to truck (be it bed, tailgate, or flatbed). Following these simple steps will help to keep the loading process smooth and safe.Ramps are the go-to piece of kit for loading a machine into a truck. If anything goes wrong, you may need a second person to fix the problem or go for help. Never attempt to load an ATV on a truck on your own. It helps to have somebody sit on the front and back of the machine while you secure the straps. Use strong ratchet straps to secure the ATV to the truck. Remove the tie-down straps, remove the ramps and close the tailgate. ![]() ![]() Do not leave the key in while transporting. Then shut off the engine, and put in park or apply the parking brake. Once here, gently apply gas until the front of the ATV nearly touches the front of the bed, with a few inches space between the ATV and the front of the bed/cab window. Slowly creep the ATV until all four wheels are safely on the truck bed. Absolutely do not back off the throttle while driving up the ramps, as you might slip backwards. You want just enough gas for momentum and no more. You want low speed, but high power, and if you have four-wheel drive, you want it active.Īpply throttle firmly but smoothly. Put your ATV into 4LO or whatever the lowest possible gear is. If you get them off-center, there is a risk that the ramps will tip and/or you will drive the ATV clean off the side. Position the ramps so they are lined up with the very center of the ATV’s tires, or as close as possible. Line up the ATV’s wheels with the truck, making sure it is dead straight on. The slow speed and short distance traveled when loading an ATV may seem innocent, but if something goes wrong, you want your important assets-that big brain and dreamy face-to be protected! Don’t let seeming convenience, peer pressure or your ego get in the way-make sure your help is on and the chin strap is secured. Use a separate strap for each ramp, and secure to the truck’s frame. Use tie-down or ratchet straps to secure the ramps to the truck to prevent slipping or sliding when you’re driving up them. Never exceed the weight limit on your ramps. Your ramps should be rated for the weight of the vehicle plus the driver. Get yourself a set of proper, high-quality loading ramps with added safety features like sidewalls. Using a ramp is an easy and quick way to load and unload, but there are still safety precautions you must follow to ensure you and the vehicle are not injured. One of the easiest ways is to secure it in a truck bed, but it can be challenging to get it on the truck in the first place. Transporting your ATV or UTV can be a pain. ![]()
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