You want to be sure you’re using the ramps in the correct way provided by your ramp manufacturer. Significantly raised truck beds demand longer ramps to give you a gentler, safer incline for riding up and down. Longer ramp will give you a loading angle that’s not as steep.
The higher the loading surface, the longer the ramp you’ll generally need. ATV ramps for a truck bed may differ based on the height of the truck. A multipurpose ramp or trailer-ramp, or dual runners (see below), generally give you the most versatility, as does a longer ramp.īesides loading the ORV, you also need to think about what vehicle you’ll be transporting it in. If you’ll be using the ramp to load multiple vehicles-dirt bikes, quads, Side-by-Sides, etc., you’ll want to plan for the largest vehicle. It’s important to consider the total weight of your machine-including fuel, accessories, and other gear-as well as the vehicle’s width and wheelbase. The specific physical characteristics of your off-road vehicle are a major determining factor when it comes to selecting a loading ramp. If runged, for example, the ramp’s rungs should be more spaced-out to accommodate the larger tires of side-by-sides or four-wheelers. The kind of loading ramp best suited to a four wheeler or a side-by-side is often a bit different in design from one you’d use for something like a riding lawnmower or a golf cart.
