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I'm sure that others in this forum must have dealt with the problem of carrying an ATV on their truck. I'm interest in how they solved that problem. I have a Kawasaki Prairie 300 that, being a full size 4x4, doesn't fit into the bed. It's 2" too wide to fit between the wheelwells, and at 80" loa just too darn long to for the bed. I'm driving a '94 Mazda B4000 SE ext. cab 4x4 that was given to me [good price... free] by my son. I sold my old Ranger [ a '75 F-250 w/8' bed... not the same truck at all] and it is now hunting season, so I need my quad. I'm curious as to how you'se guys have dealt with this problem.
It came with a factory installed bedliner so part of the solution is quite evident. But!!! how do I keep my rear window intact when there is snow on the bed?
Here in da 'You Pee' that is something that can't be ignored when it's -30 out.
Pictures appreciated.
It came with a factory installed bedliner so part of the solution is quite evident. But!!! how do I keep my rear window intact when there is snow on the bed?
Here in da 'You Pee' that is something that can't be ignored when it's -30 out.
Pictures appreciated.
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I have a LTZ400 with a wide A-arm kit it measures 49" wide at the front wheels. I is as wide as the bed. All i do is pick it up and drag it over the wheel wells or drive it over. As for the snow deal, i really dont have that problem, but when it is muddy or wet in the bed of the truck i just throw a piece of firewood or cement block where the tires will hit at the cab pull up to the block and strap her down. I put two straps on the front of the bed and 1 strap around the axle of the atv to secure it to the bumper. I dont have a factory tailgate, I have a homemade tubular tailgate so your strapping options may vary.
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I would change out that factory cable tailgate support with 3/8" chain and grade 8 bolts, I have seen too many of those cables come apart at the crimp or just plain snap
from having to carry weight. They are pretty much for tranfering weight not supporting in for long distance. I don't know if you have seen a dirtbike that has fallen out of a truck at 65mph, It is a different kind of crash than the same speed in the dirt and crashingLOTs a damage!! Not to mention if there is a big rig behind you when it happens!!
from having to carry weight. They are pretty much for tranfering weight not supporting in for long distance. I don't know if you have seen a dirtbike that has fallen out of a truck at 65mph, It is a different kind of crash than the same speed in the dirt and crashingLOTs a damage!! Not to mention if there is a big rig behind you when it happens!!
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I'm not familiar with kawi quads but if I can fit a 400 foreman in the box of my stepside I dont see why you couldnt fit one in yours, Ever think about getting a trailer? You'll find all kinds of uses for it once you have one.
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For the heck of it I tried to get it onto the truck today. It fits, just. A squeeze on both front tires at the wheelwell [probably due to the factory installed bedliner] but it fit. Next weekend it get's cargo locking blocks so I can secure the machine down safely. As in my first post, da yooper is too cold in the winter to drive without rear glass.
Tbirdscott,
I already have a trailer, but at over 1,000lbs I prefere not to use it. I can go single or double axel and used it to haul a Triumph Spitfire from Houston to Boulder CO. behind a Dodge MaxiVan w/318cid. It had a bigger engine and had a problem in hilly country since the trailer has no brakes. Of course pulling and stopping an additional 3,500lbs in the Rockies... not fun.
I have been looking at lightweight trailers from Harbour Freight since I also have a 15' jonboat to haul, and I'm tempted. My trailer was homebuilt for farm equipment and will be around long after I have turned to dust. Not messing with British motorcycles and sportscars any more I guess it's time to sell it.
Thanks to all who replied.
Tbirdscott,
I already have a trailer, but at over 1,000lbs I prefere not to use it. I can go single or double axel and used it to haul a Triumph Spitfire from Houston to Boulder CO. behind a Dodge MaxiVan w/318cid. It had a bigger engine and had a problem in hilly country since the trailer has no brakes. Of course pulling and stopping an additional 3,500lbs in the Rockies... not fun.
I have been looking at lightweight trailers from Harbour Freight since I also have a 15' jonboat to haul, and I'm tempted. My trailer was homebuilt for farm equipment and will be around long after I have turned to dust. Not messing with British motorcycles and sportscars any more I guess it's time to sell it.
Thanks to all who replied.
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i can fit nearly anything in my 6' ranger box within the diminsions of 6'x10' and 6' height, as long as i have this behind me: 
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Well, sitt, rascan, Install a couple of fold-down bunks, a couple of side windows, some cargo nets, and a porta 'sitter' and you are good to go!
Rainproof, to boot, eh! The mods for a mini camper are limitless, and you don't have to take off your boots when you come in all muddy, yep.
note to wife,
Hmmmn, since there are just the 2 of us...
Rainproof, to boot, eh! The mods for a mini camper are limitless, and you don't have to take off your boots when you come in all muddy, yep.
note to wife,
Hmmmn, since there are just the 2 of us...
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I advise just buying a trailer. I've carried our 600 sportsman in the back of our ranger, but its a little scary to get in and out. One day after we put the winch on the front of it, I drove it up the rams, the tires go over the wheel wells, and coming down I didnt catch the brake in time, and the winch was inside the cab. Luckily I had the rear slider open and the winch was sticking right through it. You will save yourself alot of hassle just buying a 600 dollar trailer.
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My fourtrax fits in the bed of my truck but I just can't close the tailgate. I just strap it into the tiedowns and tie off the ramp so it doesn't go sliding and drive like that. The tailgate bounces a little every now and then but it's not annoying.
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I've noticed that with my '99 Kawasaki Prairie 300 4x4 that if I had a stepside I probably wouldn't get my rear tires off the tailgate. As it is it is a tight squeeze, but it does get on the bed.
Peter94,
That is actualy my greatest fear. With rain/ice/snow for my fall hunting seasons, the last thing that I want to do is smash in my rear window. Winter cometh, and with it bitter cold and beaucoup snow. We had 28 feet the year of 2000/2001.
As for a small trailer, well, we shall see. I do need one for my jonboat, but where I hunt that can be impractible, due to the deep woods and lack of space to turn the rig around. It can be a bitch just getting da truck pointed in da right direction, nevermind a trailer.
Peter94,
That is actualy my greatest fear. With rain/ice/snow for my fall hunting seasons, the last thing that I want to do is smash in my rear window. Winter cometh, and with it bitter cold and beaucoup snow. We had 28 feet the year of 2000/2001.
As for a small trailer, well, we shall see. I do need one for my jonboat, but where I hunt that can be impractible, due to the deep woods and lack of space to turn the rig around. It can be a bitch just getting da truck pointed in da right direction, nevermind a trailer.
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So what about getting a trailer big enough for both, then use the ATV to pull the trailer to wherever you need to go with the boat.
Yeah, it is seriously way easier just getting a trailer, hooking it up, droping down the ramp, and driving the four wheeler up, than it is messing with the back of the truck. Plus, replace your rear window glass a few times and it will pay for itself.
Yeah, it is seriously way easier just getting a trailer, hooking it up, droping down the ramp, and driving the four wheeler up, than it is messing with the back of the truck. Plus, replace your rear window glass a few times and it will pay for itself.
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From: sunny fla sometimes windy
Get one of those extended supports that plugs into a reciever hitch and extends 6'
or so to support the back of the jonboat. Put the bow in then strap to the support
and good to go. No need to register a trailer and all that, load everything in the back of the truck because that's why we bought trucks!! Not cars with trailers!!
or so to support the back of the jonboat. Put the bow in then strap to the support
and good to go. No need to register a trailer and all that, load everything in the back of the truck because that's why we bought trucks!! Not cars with trailers!!
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Lol, what I would be saying wouldn't be printable in this forum. I would turn the air into blue cheese and then blame my wife
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