Has anyone tried to load one of these in the back of their pickup using tailgate ramps? - Any pointers?
1520396
Regarding loading the Stanley CH5 15 Chipper Shredder on a P/U truck using tailgate ramps...DON"T DO IT!!!!!! You risk having it topple over causing great damage to the machine and those trying to load it. It is far too heavy, plus the construction is such that under parts will hamper such an attempt. Even if one tried to do such a thing it would take two or three very strong men and a small boy to even hope to handle it...even so you would probably not succed, and damge would result. The only way to transport this machine in a P/U would be loading & unloading from a level dock. One way it might be translorted would be on a low heavy duty trailer that has a strong drop gate with little angle, but it would still take two men to roll it up on the trailer. Then it would have to be well tied down, and avoid and sharp turns when transporting as it might topple over due to its center of gravity being rather high. Hope this helps. RPQ
1447423
Some, you cannot load things in the bed all the way to the tailgate where the ladder is attached. I have a shortbed and longer items I put the tailgate up and rest them on the tailgate and strap it down. The ladder is great and it is well worth the inconvenience you will sometime experience when loading.
365840
It wasn't to bad to install in a mini-van. Most of the time is spent running the wires out of the way. And on the van, fishing the wires through the harness in the tailgate. I'm not exceptionally good at this, so I'd say anyone should be able to do it.
260056
I would say yes they will support it. I have never had a problem with these ramps. I use them to load my Honda recon 250...I ride it up in to my truck..I'm not sure of how much my 4wheeler wieghs , but I'm 240 lbs myself and these ramps have never even flexed on me.
394972
While this ramp has a lip that is placed over a stair edge or threshold, and could be placed at the edge of your pickup truck bed, I suggest you call the manufacturer directly 800-554-7267 and ask this question. This product by the manufacturer appears more appropriate for your application http://www.pviramps.com/products/product-details/id/4
1636274
No issues at all. That's what this thing was made for. I have a regular pickup and it works great for loading my atv, wheel barrow full of debris, and dollies with appliances. Having a lifted truck will make the angle pretty steep, but the ramp will handle it without a problem.
847010
I don't know if they will handle that type of loading. Seem to be a little too small for what you are doing
1915681
I carry mine in both of my pickups-ones small GMC Sonoma and the other a 6' bed F250' due to the wheel wells I tilt the boat on one side so it is angled into the bed. Works great.
1416216
Yes, it is a very sturdy ramp. It is pretty long. Just fits inside my F-250 long bed.It's pretty heavy too. (Which is why it's sturdy!) Sure beats those short light ramps when you need to use it though!As for the supports for the tailgate as mentioned before, I bolted a couple of I-bolts to the frame. That way I can use chain and S-hooks to secure it. I would not trust the straps that come with it.
1605338
I have a 2010 dodge with a stromberg fth wheel tailgate. I lift my generator into the bed of the truck and I leave the gate down while using the lift.
257061
I use this ramp to load a 1980 Honda Cb750F (~550 lb) into the bed of my Toyota Tacoma and have no issues with the ramp. Personally I'm more worried about the tailgate of my truck holding the weight, the ramp is very sturdy and rated for 750 lb.
1485437
i have the 3 ft ramp and it would not attach to the back of the truck. this ramp would require tools to separate.
69087
I can open my tailgate with no issues at all. Be sure you review the Anderson website and determine the proper drop / model.
1207120
I don't think so. I went to http://backrack.com/index.html and put in your truck and it looks like it is too new for them as of yet. They may make one in the different styles so check their web page and see what options they have.
895476
Would love to hear how it works out. I would also make sure that your Charge controller can handle the load, if this is an all on to the existing system.
376798
Yes you can! Tractor supply, or any auto parts supplier will have one! The only drawback is, raising the height of the carrier will make loading and off loading more difficult, but no more ground clearance issues! Helper leaf springs on your truck will also help, it did for Me! Safe Travels........
2085402
That might work, but you would have an uneven distribution of torque. The problem isn't that it rises too fast, but more that it is more difficult to close once open. Ours were a lot more worn out than we thought, so putting the new ones on was a real eye opener as to just how bad they were. Our van doesn't have any power to the tailgate, so it is manual for opening and closing.