Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box

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Mar 26, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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I am ready to upgrade my 1995 Forman but am concerned over the size of the new units. I own a 2001 GMC HD 2500 Crew Cab and want to put the ATV in the box for hauling. I pull a camp trailer and can't leave the tailgate down. Any suggestions on what will fit in the back or how to fit a newer larger ATV?
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Mar 26, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
Get a bigger truck.
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Mar 26, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
Long box won't fit in the garage and ATV are cheaper than trucks....at least for now.
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Mar 26, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
try putting the frot tire on the toolbox or on the roof of ure truck
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Mar 29, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
take the tailgate off and strap the atv toward the cab.
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Mar 29, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
I have the same delema but its actually not a problem. I put my Artic Cat TRV in the short box of my F-350 and also tow a trailer. I use two straps on the tail gate going forward to the front box tie loops and it holds the tail gate against the rear tires at about a 45 degree angle. I've hauled and trailered all over the country doing it this way. No problemo. FYI the two rider TRV is about 8 inches longer then a standard full-size quad. Try it out.
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Mar 29, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
Great advice which I appreciate.
If you place the ATV on top of the box do you use a ramp or will most have the traction to crawl up?
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Mar 29, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
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Originally posted by: Curdog
Great advice which I appreciate.
If you place the ATV on top of the box do you use a ramp or will most have the traction to crawl up?
On top of the box? Yes - ramps are required to get up on the tailgate and into the box. Unless your handy at finding a ditch to back into so you can drive it in/out.
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Mar 30, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
Sorry, I wasn't clear with my question. I have a box high aluminum diamond plate tool box that I remove when I haul my Forman (and its heavy and awkward to remove). I'm looking for advise on how to get the new King Quad I am contemplating on top of the tool box once I ride it up my 6' steel ramp into the truck box. I can't envision using my 6' ramp and thought I might have to build some wooden ones...unless there is a simpler way. Perhaps with a locking front differential a quad might crawl up the face of the box but it sounds risky.
BTW, thanks whodatindamud for the suggestion of strapping down the tailgate. Makes sense and sounds simple.
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Mar 31, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Which ATV can fit in the Box of Full Size GMC Short Box
The King will fit if you take the box out.
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