I was loading my X2 and whenI was 3/4 of the way of I hear a loud pop. The bottom third tri fold on both sides had broke. I managed to get theX2 on the trailer but it was not a fun 5 seconds.What are good strong remobvable ramps?

 

Blackpearl, can you tell me what brand you have and where you got them? I was going to go to Cabelas on Wednesday and pick up a heavy duty trifold there. I would make sure that whatever ramps you get has at least a 1000lb. rating. The ones I was thinking of have a rating of 1250.

 

Pearl, the ones I use came from Walmart (of all places) are steel trifold rated at 650# each...they have worked very well for me and run $79

they are 13"wx 84" long and fold to 6"h x 13"w x 27" l

 

Hey I will tell you from personal exp. I think the dual and tri-fold ramps are not suitablefor heavy quads (I.E. Our Sportsman's and other utilities). Many will post and disagree,and its just my opinion, many use them and with different applications and maybe in more strategic ways for safety etc.

BUT, I suggest using a pair or Heavy Duty Arched runners of none less rated for 1500 lbs min. each at least 12" or wider, at least 7 feet long or greater and with a 2-3" lip Vs those finger type where the tip of the ramp meets the tailgate (assuming your using a truck?)

I recommend what I use bought from ATVRAMPS.com, folding Arched, 110" long, 14" wide, single rung, Aluminum constructed.

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I just browsed their site they have lots to choose from and the ones I bought used to be under the heading "Heavy Duty ramps", check the tractor or car ones. If I lift mine individually they are about 40lbs ea. but they are great.

I also, recommend if you are doing this as your primary way of hauling and alot, to break away from the strap system as your "main" secure fastening method (use as backup) and do a DROP PIN method. I drilled two holes thru my Ramp lip (ends) and into the tail gate. I drop a two - 2"inch pins to secure each ramp this prevents ramp slippage side to side, away from tailgate etc.

I almost had a bad accident when stupid me "forgot" to put my truck parking break on and I had my tri-folds strapped down tight. What happened was as I backed down then the truck inched up about several inches forward enough to create a gap and disconnect the landing feet of the ramps from the tailgate and it slid sideways as I came down, me and the former AC came off at about foot in the rear off the side, I recovered instantly and didn't roll or tumble the Quad and teetered my way off and down. (Hard to describe) - That was enough to scare me in putting some money out and buying a real good heavy duty set I would not have any anxiety of loading/off-loading my quad with my Quad plus person weight (me-350lbs). Another thing is having these its a gradual climb into the back of the bed of the truck Vs. a steep load and it has the tendency to drop down, the whole thing is really dangerous and not to mention, when my new ramps were on order, I had a ride trip planned and my wife loaded her quad as which she has done many times but on this occassion she planted the quad as it came down slid over the wheel wells just enough to slightly tap my back rear window of the truck cab. YOU GUESSED IT - smack, smbbisssshhhh, the whole window busted out. Insurance covered it, no big deal, but upgrading from those tri-folds was the BEST THING I DID, minus buy a 6 1/2 by 14ft trailer (for both quads now)

Hope this helps and be safe dude!

Just to add to the thread, here is something I found off of YOUTUBE. I feel really bad for ole poor CHARLIE and I think his was a dual/tri-fold too. Whats even worse is all the posters who slam this poor guy in his own mistake, hope he is okay!

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R'

 

"also, recommend if you are doing this as your primary way of hauling and alot, to break away from the strap system as your "main" secure fastening method (use as backup) and do a DROP PIN method. I drilled two holes thru my Ramp lip (ends) and into the tail gate. I drop a two - 2"inch pins to secure each ramp this prevents ramp slippage side to side, away from tailgate etc. "

This is what saved me...I did the same...The straps would have or so called chains that came with the ramps would have given away...Watch the weight of the ramps. Look at what is used to fold the ramp. Now that I can see the breaks it was 2 mm steel and some sort of cement in the middle. I was lucky this time...

 

Yea, I agree those tension straps don't DO JUSTICE, just plain and simple.
I was using my own ratchet straps for a while just so I felt more secure with
the tightness, but again if you pull to the side those landing feet (fingers on the
tri-folds) would drop off. I really believe that those who own them and have
used them know exactly what we are talking about. But it all boils down to
confidence and private success in using this product will champion the believers
of it. -IMO

But, nothing beats solid heavy duty single arched ramps that you can secure with
drop pins or hooks or something that will have enough bite to secure the ends to
your load destination (my tailgate)

Very important if I may preach one more thing, no method is totally secure so
be careful, measure your load width before each session to make sure your
properly aligned ( i always walk up with two foot paces with a little bounce
to ensure each ramp is secure), secure vehicle parking break, WEAR HELMET (always)!

R'

 

The only ramps I ever had were the Oxlite bifolds http://www.oxlite.com/ I sold them to my friend after I got my trailer and they still work great after 11 years. They come with a 5 year warranty. I don't know how high the weight ratings get but they make good ones. Check it out.

 

Took another look at Oxlite. They have ramps up to 2,000 pound capacity. There are 4 pages of ATV ramps. Look at the the last one on page 1 of 4 here. 1 whole ton capacity. Me and R could ride double on a X2 and still be safe. I'm a big guy too. Jumbo-size actually. http://www.oxlite.com/ATV.htm I got my bi-fold from my dealer free instead of a winch. It looked like the ones on page 3 or 4 that are only 1,000 pound capacity. I like the idea of 2,000 pound ramps better for the heavier quads.

Frank A

 

a 5x10 trailer. back in the day loading dirtbikes,gocarts and lawnmowers in the back of a truck. i swore just a soon i could afford a truck and trailer i would never load another thing in the back of a truck. i love my trailer.get a load of mulch,topsoil,or lately cutting up downed trees hook the trailer to the quad and work away.

 

^ That's really the way to go. My utility trailer is only 5x8, perfect for one quad, and its a tiltbed so I never need ramps the rest of my life. Good riddance to them. The 12" wheels make the tires turn probably half as fast as the 8" wheels on snowmobile trailers. If I'm too lazy to set up my tent for a weekend I crawl in the back of my truck and sleep there. I keep camping gear in there all year. It would suck bigtime to not have my truck topper. I bought my trailer right after my fiberglass cap was painted to match my truck and installed. I couldn't stand using ramps more than a few months, if that long.