If you Must have the folding trailer it would be better to go with 3/4 marine grade plywood for a top and ditch the ramp idea. A better option would be is to get a expanding alum sled deck. You can find good used ones for the price your going to pay for that trailer.

 

I'm not sure I would get two quads on a sled deck. My Tundra is the Crewmax, which only has a 5.5' bed. Those folding trailers are available used for <$1000. I'm really just wondering if my idea is feasible, if its legal, if it's just crazy, or if it actually might work. Thanks!

 

Not sure if those trailers would handle the tongue weight well.

And even if they're tied down good, they can still move a little. Not much room for error on a ramp rail.

 

The sliding sled decks will hold 2 machines easily. I see lots of people using them all the time. Those folding trailers are not worth $100 and i would not trust 20g im machines plus my truck to their quality

 

I didn't see the pictures early in the morning but now that I do, I see a problem. The fenders are higher than the frame. Whether you used ramps or a plywood deck, you would have to build the frame up higher first, and it wouldn't fold in half. You can't park at an angle on top of the fenders. You need to get a bigger, better trailer to haul 2 ATVs and not try to jury rig something that wasn't made for that. There has to be somewhere you could park a trailer. Rent storage space if you have to. It would be cheaper than losing 2 ATVs when a cheap piece of crap trailer that couldn't handle the task fails. One of my brothers has 4 trailers now and keeps one at my mom's house. I'm sure he'll soon park 2 of them there. I'll tell her to make room for yours too.

 

Unfortunately, I already have my boat at my parent's house, they don't have any more room either! There is definitely room on a folding trailer without interfering with the fenders. The inner ramps would be installed on each side of the fenders and the outer ramps would be at each end of the trailer. A small ATV will fit the ramps on the rear and a larger ATV fits on the front. There would probably be 18" to 24" between the two ATVs which I could use for gear if I have a deck there. It would fold only after I remove the ramps though. I have some ideas how to make the ramps go on and off fairly easy, while still being secure. Again, everything will fit, everything will be secured, I guess the only question is, can a folding trailer handle it (load limit is 1800 lbs, but I know that doesn't mean squat). Quads will weigh 700 lbs, but will not be loaded over the trailer's axle. It would be no different that having a 700lb off road vehicle on there with axles at the front and rear of the trailer. I will consider a plywood deck since most are sold used like that any way, which would spread the weight out a little more across the frame. I don't know, it seems like a cool idea in theory. I'm guessing the stress would be on the hinges of the trailer, which may need to be beefed up a little. Thanks for the feedback so far.

 

I don't know how small the ATV going on the back is. It looks like there's over 2 feet of space on the back, and not quite 4 feet on the front. If so, my ATV wouldn't fit without the tires hanging over the front a bit. Your ATV must be narrower. If you use ramps and any 2 of them hit when it's folded, it wouldn't fold all the way, but maybe that's good enough. Never mind. I just reread your post. Loading from one pair of ramps onto another pair, they'd both have to be lined up just right and secured that way. It could possibly work but I'd still rather put a deck on it.

 

The ones I see for sale all seem to have decks already. There's one near me with a diamond plate deck over plywood. Not sure it will fold like that, but I'm sure diamond plate would add to the stiffness of the trailer. I'm sure it also adds quite a bit of weight. That might be overkill, but yes, the deck would definitely add a level of security. I would still use ramps above the deck otherwise the wheels would be hanging off the edges.

 

I was looking at some other folding trailers besides the Harbor Freight type. I found a really good looking 6'x8' trailer (actually a 6'3"x8'6" deck) that can haul 2 full-size ATVs, no modifications needed. Then I saw the price!!!

Pals Trailers - 6 x 8 Utility Trailer

 

Those folding trailer are just junk.... does not mater where u get them. Every trailer i have ever seen on the side of the road has been the folding type, with broken toungs, hinges, etc. they are always just left their for scrap. folow the suggestions above and look for a different route. You have 20g worth of equipment plus 1400lbs not including trailer. Think of the safety of the people riding with you or following you, thats a very large projectile. Just like everything else you get what you pay for