Side-Loading Ramps Haul Two ATVs At A Time On Pickup

Side-Loading Ramps Haul Two ATVs At A Time On Pickup ATV'S ATV'S 23-6-7 You can carry two ATVs at a time on your pickup using these new side-loading ramps from Advanced Recreational Products, Inc., Roseburg, Ore. "It eliminates the need to haul a second ATV on a trailer and leaves room under the ATV's for storing other cargo," says inventor Lou Gillette. The new ramp system consists of four separate steel arches that mount in the pickup bed. Side ramps run from the ground up to the pickup. You drive the first ATV onto one set of arches and secure it, then move the ramp over and drive the second ATV up. The ramps can then be folded and stored in the pickup bed. "Holding the ATV's up over the pickup bed lets you take full advantage of the bed's storage space," says Gillette. "We think the design also makes it the strongest, lightest and safest loading ramp on the market." The arches in the pickup bed fit into steel rails that run along each side of the pickup bed. The company recommends bolting the rail to the inner lip of the bed, but they can also be clamped on for quick removal. Rubber backing on the rail protects the paint. "The arch fits over most bed-high tool boxes or auxiliary fuel tanks and will fit long bed, short bed and midsize pickups. We also offer a flat floor model. And we offer single arch models for mini pickups," says Gillette. "The weight of the ATV placed above the axle will change the center of gravity of the vehicle, making it top heavy similar to having a camper on top. To avoid a rollover the driver should avoid high speeds, sharp or abrupt maneuvers, and side hill conditions." A system set up for two ATVs sells for $1,195 plus S&H. The company also sells a "Pac Rac" heavy duty carrier designed to carry a single ATV behind any vehicle equipped with a standard 2-in. Reese receiver hitch. The floor measures 50 in. deep by 74 in. wide and can carry any ATV weighing up to 650 lbs. Carriers for other equipment are also available - a 26 by 48-in. one for heavy toolboxes; a 50 by 74-in. one for golf carts, etc., up to 1,000 lbs.; and a 77 by 96-in. one designed to fit motor homes that can carry two ATVs. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Advanced Recreational Products, Inc., 1640 Austin Rd., Roseburg, Ore. 97470 (ph 888 503-8855).

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