Just remember when using the two single ramps or any ramp for that matter.......

Make sure you have a tie-down from the ramps back to the bottom of the truck bumper .....So there is no fear of them KICKING OUT!!......Remember "Charlie".....This was a video clip posted on here and the Quad flipped over on him when loading.......I never used to secure the ramps until I seen this happen............Caper............

 

I bought the tri fold adjustable ramps from discountramps.com ......Works great, and nice that they are adjustable for my sons atv. Very sturdy. Also, this one does have the tie down strap which I always use.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Raven95150

I just have a set of these brackets with 2x12 planks bolted to them. Works great and much cheaper than most other ramps.



http://www.northerntool.com/we...uct_6970_405047_405047</end quote></div>

This is exactly what I did also. I recommend getting a treated 16' 2x12 and cutting it in half - you usually get better wood in a 16 footer. Also, I put some self adhesive stair treads on the top (adhesive backed sand paper). I put three strips the entire length of each board - life saver on wet days.

Make DARN sure you attach both boards to the truck. As you slam on the breaks near the top of the ramp the truck usually rolls slightly and any ramp can come off.

 

darn alot of replys, aight im takin everyone's idea into consideration.. but should i get a trifold or bifold, i wanted the ones that folded down real small because i would like to put them in the truck for when im riding, as of now im usin my dads that he uses for his 4x4 honda.. i have to back the truck over it when i go ridin then back the truck off of the ramps when im done(d**n thieves)... tiring if u ask me.. so i guess the question is should i get bifold or the trifold?
the truck is a F150 XLT so its a bigger truck

 

Tried going the cheap route with tye 2x12,s but with the rain & snow they were very unsafe, put the sandpaper & attachment chains to truck still slid off once. I went with the longer tri folds because my truck was a bit high. Now have gone to a tilt bed trailer for 2 machines since I got married.

 

The arched bifolds I bought stack on top of each other and fit under the machine and in the back of the with the tailgate up. I have an F250 and the length was OK.

 

just about any ramp works well but yes the key is to tie the ramp in place with two tie downs, we hook it to the chain loops on the tow package and just since them tite. you never have to worry about the ramp kicking out or sliding off the back of the vehicle. peace of mind and safe.

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: BruteForceButton

just about any ramp works well but yes the key is to tie the ramp in place with two tie downs, we hook it to the chain loops on the tow package and just CINCH them TIGHT. you never have to worry about the ramp kicking out or sliding off the back of the vehicle.</end quote></div>

Agree 100%!

Ramps come in different strengths. 650/750/1500lb. Opt for the stronger ones![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Brainerdian

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Raven95150



I just have a set of these brackets with 2x12 planks bolted to them. Works great and much cheaper than most other ramps.







http://www.northerntool.com/we...uct_6970_405047_405047</end quote></div>



This is exactly what I did also. I recommend getting a treated 16' 2x12 and cutting it in half - you usually get better wood in a 16 footer. Also, I put some self adhesive stair treads on the top (adhesive backed sand paper). I put three strips the entire length of each board - life saver on wet days.



Make DARN sure you attach both boards to the truck. As you slam on the breaks near the top of the ramp the truck usually rolls slightly and any ramp can come off.</end quote></div>

This is what I used to use too for the Predator. Worked good for it but wouldnt like doing it with the heavier Sportsman. I just had rough cut 2x8s and would go flying up em like a was hitting a double, then slam on the brakes and slide into the back of the bed. I didnt have anything to attach em to the truck either. Man to be young and dumb, sometimes I miss those days. They sure did work though and were pretty easy on the wallet.

 

I got the brackets at Tractor Supply for around $20.00 I had a couple of 2x8 and cut them as long as the truck bed would allow and still close the tailgate. They fit under the atv during transport and I have not had any weight issue loading a Polaris 700 sportsman. The brackets came with 4 pins which fit through holes in the brackets and into holes in the tailgate. I have had no issues while loading.