How to Load Your ATV Onto Your Truck Bed
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- Today I'm going to guide you on how-to load an ATV onto your truck bed using my very own Can-Am Outlander Max and my Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. This is a question I very often receive, mainly from new riders, on how to load and transport the ATV. It can be intimidating at first, especially if you've seen the FAIL videos on this platform, however I assure you if you follow my tips in this video it will become easy in no time. Shout out to my viewer and supporter @MrZACATECANO100 who requested this video. If you enjoyed the video, please hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more off-roading content. Below are some links to purchase items you may wish to use to also properly load and transport your quad.
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I load into a 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab and have to drive up on top of the wheel wells. I like that your ramps have those chains. I use ratchet straps to secure my ramps. I am still amazed every time I see someone load or unload with unsecured ramps. I actually secure to the lower control arms, so there's no suspension movement involved. I did just recently pick up the Kolpin hitch system but haven't used it yet.
This is a great demonstration on how to not strap an atv down in a pickup bed. Congrats!
Thank you 👍🏽
Why not?
Great video. Glad to see the max fit in the ram. Now I can order mine👍
Nice!!! Hope you get your Outlander MAX soon. Since recording this video I now use the Kolpin Lok-it-rite system to secure the rear end of the ATV. I've gone 900 miles round trip and didn't once worry about the quad smashing my rear windshield or falling off on the highway. It's a good buy that you won't regret.
Nice Video! I have a vinyl Tonneu bed cover on my RAM that rolls up to the rear window, it also makes for a NICE CUSHION for not hitting the rear window. lol -Works for me!
Been wondering if a cover of that type would interfere with me loading the quad. Thinking I might just do the same but more for aesthetics, with my Kolpin ATV system I no longer worry about shattering my window. Haha. 😅
Thanks man, good stuff, stay safe. Glad to see you passing this stuff on
Thank you. Appreciate the support. 💯
That's a short truck and you still had it done. Loved it
Beautiful video
Thanks 👍
awesome vid very informative
Thanks for your support 👍🏽💯
simple and easy video to follow! thanks
Glad it helped! Thanks!!
Safety chains go under the tailgate vonnevting to the underside of the bumper, tie down syraps in rear should ho to the trailer hitch safeyy chain hook ups
I'll agree with you on the rear tie down straps should go through the trailer hitch.
The chains I would argue over. Even the owner's manual of the ramps states "WARNING! CONNECT SAFETY CHAINS TO SECURE ATTACHMENT POINTS WITHIN THE TRUCK BED ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE PULLING FORCE OF LOADING. THEY MUST ALSO BE TIGHT ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE RAMPS FROM COMING OFF THE VEHICLE BEING LOADED."
That can am is dope!
Thanks man. 👌🏽💯 Lookout for a video soon on my 1000w sound system. 😎
Good tips on loading and unloading but the strapping needs some tweaking. Theres nothing stopping it from going forward. Also, the strap in the front isn't doing much either. You need 45 degrees angles in tbe direction you are resisting. Its tied well for up and down movement but thats not really the goal here.
Good tips. The front is actually how the manufacturer recommends. For the back it recommends through the hitch receiver hole. I don't worry about the rear as much now with the Lok It Rite system.
@SoCalOutlanderATV
It might help looking up strapping videos for UTVs on trailers to better understand the concept. You might be using the correct mounting points on the ATV but your strap setup isn't ideal. You need equal and opposite force. For you, the back straps pull the ATV towards the truck cabin, that's fine, but then you need to make sure the front straps pull back towards direction of the tailgate. Your front straps are completely perpendicular to the direction of force you are resisting. Not trying to be mean but that's almost as bad as it could be. Straps need to be inline with the force its resisting. This is like holding a 10lb weight straight out infront of you with arms parallel to the ground vs holding it up straight over your head. Hope that example makes sense.
Yeah makes sense. Thanks for the info and tips.
I was thinking about this very combination of a 2 up atv and Ram 1500 (though in the hybrid Ramcharger version). Great to see exactly how these fit together! Just to confirm the bed with tailgate closed is 67 inches, right?
I have a headache rack on my truck just for this purpose!
Don't wanna be one of those guys that pertends 2 knows it all But in my manual it says you should never leave your ATV in park when transporting. Can destroy your parking gear Says leave it in low gear with break on. Just trying to help.
Great tip! I'll have to read the manual again in that case, I always leave it in park with the parking brake on.
My CF Moto CForce 600 manual states the same. Transport in neutral only.
My Outlander manual says in PARK. Kind of strange two different ATVs say differently, who knows...
Never put into park.
That will kill your transmission.
Manual states "Once vehicle is climbed, put shift lever to Park. Apply brake lock." So that's why I've been doing it this way but I understand people have different views about how to secure and haul their ATV. Whatever works for each person.
I have a tire behind the window with a ratchet strap,when I go up it stops it nicely.
Yeah a tire works well. I ride so often I don't really even think about my window anymore. I am cautious, but I don't get as nervous as when I first bought the ATV.
@@SoCalOutlanderATV I'm from Northern Ontario I just go from my yard moved to alberta so have to put it in my truck now so it's kinda new to me.
Very nice thank you
Thanks!
That’s really hard on your suspension to collapse it like that. Grab onto the frame somewhere.
Wonder if a outlander 700 works fit in the bed of my Silverado 1500 standard cab I have a trailer but it’s not big enough if we’re get another
I think you should be fine. 💯
I just can't see how with a hard brake that quad doesn't go thru the back window.
I just recently went on a 900 mile round trip up to NorCal and took my quad. I thought the same that it wouldn't hold for that long of a trip. So I went ahead and bought Lock-It Rite ATV System. Look out for a review video soon.
Absolutely the wrong way to tie it down. Everything this guy did was wrong, from start to finish.
@@kdiddy7076 thank you, appreciate it. 👍🏽
50% right / 50% wrong.... Only due to it not being strapped down at all from moving forward if you hit the brakes hard enough or get in an accident. The strap in the back is connected to the truck in front of the tie down location....
Where in cali are you? Just got my can am and in Santa Barbara area . Maybe we can shred
I'm here in San Bernardino. Kind of a distance but I'm sure one day we can meet up and ride. I'm riding this weekend in Big Bear, been dealing with the loss of a family member so I haven't been posting or riding in about a month's time. If you follow the IG account I'll be letting followers know when and where I'm riding to.
It's safe to have the tires on the tailgate vs bed of truck?
It is safe however each truck's tailgate is rated for varying amount of weights. I would check online for your truck's tailgate. But generally speaking you should be fine, it's a common transport method.
What is the name of that dual hitch securing system
Kolpin Lok-It-Rite. Link is in the description. 👍🏽💯
Where did you get you’re passenger seat?
Comes from factory with all MAX models.
Or lean how to back up a trailer
To each their own. 👍🏽
And dif lock on
Doesn't pertain to this model year but I would imagine so.
You want to strap your tires down not fight your suspension
I've had a few mention this. Me personally, I'm just going by what the Outlander manual states for the front.
That back bar that you ran the strap though is not made for this. Saying that you have not had any problems dose not mean that is a good idea.
Please make it constructive criticism if that's how you feel. Where do you recommend I run the strap through? Or how is it you tie down the rear end?
@@SoCalOutlanderATV tie to the hitch instead. That aluminum bar is not strong enough 👍🏼
Thanks man. I got a new video coming soon, took the feedback and got myself an ATV Lok It Rite hitch. Install and review coming soon. 😎👌🏽
ramps good for1000lbs per pair? upgrade those ramps your over 1000 lbs with you on the thing
827 lbs. + 230lbs... 57 lbs over, I think I'll survive.
Easy In a lowered truck lol
😆 the 2/4 drop definitely helps. Haha. My buddy has a renegade and I cringe watching him load it into his lifted Ram. His ramps are shorter as well so it looks sketchy.
How does your cousin do it in a Tacoma?
It barely fits. And when I mean barely I mean it's a really tight fit. He uses the winch to tie down an anchor he put on the bed (the manual doesn't recommend this, it can damage your winch). And then he just uses a strap on the rear end.
I don’t think this is correct.. it’s tied on a fwd pull position.. hit the brakes hard enough your gonna replace that back window again… front hook up is ok, back straps need to go on the ball hitch emergency chain hook ups this way you have a rear pull on the machine as well as the front straps are pulling the machine forward
Front is correct according to the manual. For the rear I use the Kolpin Lock-It-Rite system now. Much more secure and ease of mind driving with the ATV in the back.
@@SoCalOutlanderATV Both straps are pulling forward. Need to pull against each other to properly tie down. Also, I always have 4 straps minimum. 2 pulling forward and 2 pulling backwards just in case one fails. But I like those ramps
@@optionizerss4511 For the rear I use the Kolpin Lock-It-Rite system now. But yeah makes sense for the straps to pull against each other. These ramps are great, might buy a different aluminum set however. They weigh much less and are a bit longer so the incline isn't as bad now that I have a normal stance truck vs this lowered one. 😅
@@SoCalOutlanderATV I have a 2500 Ram 4x4 so sits pretty high so longer ramps would be better. I just got the ATV and don't have a trailer and likely won't be taking it anywhere often so don't really want to buy a trailer to use once or twice a year. I have never had mine in the bed yet but researching now. I do like that Kolpin system but would still use at least 1 strap on the rear and 2 on the front just to be safe. Always remember Murphys Law...lol
I have a tundra
I don't think I can do that 😕
You mean load your ATV while riding it? 🤔
i have a 21 crewmax my quad fits in the 5.5 foot box. i placed 2 33” rubber against the front of the bed to absorb the shock of the front of the quad so I do not smash my window. and tie it down with 4 straps. works good.
Wrong wrong wrong !
What’s the right way, Michael?
To much movement on those ramps! Chains are to loose! You will break another window if you don’t have tire stops or a window guard! Just a matter of time.
Thanks for the feedback. Haven't had a problem yet. 🤞🏽
It’s legal loaded atv on freeways?
If you're asking if it's legal to drive on the freeway with an ATV loaded on the truck bed, then yes it is. Hope that answers your question.
Nothing safe about that…. First install a winch.. then connect cable between two tie down rings in front. Connect winch to it. In neutral winch machine up ramps with you off it. Safely. You’ll flip n crash eventually otherwise
Now that's a first. I'd understand if maybe someone was reckless or under the influence. Even the owner's manual says you can load it this way in low gear, 4wd without hard accelerations OR using the winch method you stated. To each their own I guess.
@@SoCalOutlanderATV good luck
@SoCalOutlanderATV his comment is absolutely retarded. I've strapped quads like this no issues ever. It moves very little. I literally just had an incident though where someone almost hit me cutting into my lane and I had to slam in the brakes to avoid accident and the quad shifted and smashed my rear window. Always put something between the tires and the front of the box to stop the quad from shifting into the window.