Loading ramp for a full size truck?

Racing days I used the Harbor Freight folding trailer with the 2x8x8 with the ramp kit.
That's now long gone.
Looks like some track days are in the future so I need a ramp for my truck.
I could go with the plank and ramp kit again but considering folding aluminum.
Recommendations?

 

Www.readyramp.com.
I’ve used this for both my F150 and Ram 1500. Perfect fit and easy to use.

 

Ive loaded some clapped out SVs and other bikes into my 4x4 silverado truck bed using the cheap-o HF folding al ramp thingy. Its doable on level ground with no belly pan. But its way nicer if you can get a slight slope to help with the break over angle

 

I just got yhis for my GG300. It works great, I am using the longer ramp in an 8' bed.

https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/parts/stepramp-dirt-bike-ramps

 

is the step ladder permanent on the one side?

 

If any of you detroit area guys are looking for ramps, send me a DM

I have 2 long aluminum ones, I believe 8' ish that have been sitting behind my shop for a decade now that I always forget to sell during spring cleaning. They have the side wheel guards like you'd use for a 4 wheeler.

 

These came from Home Depot. Don't know if they still sell them (bought them years ago) but I loaded a GSA into the bed by myself. With a flat rear tire.

 

If all I had to go to the track was a pickup I'd probably add a hitch mount carrier instead of trying to load into the bed. A lot easier to load, and frees up the bed for the rest of your crap.

 

I used the steel ones from harbor freight. Not folding. Have loaded yz125, 2005 Harley sportster and 2003 Harley Softail in the back of a 1997 Chevy 1500. Works fine. Maybe to steep on a high truck or belly pan. Remove belly pan. I tend to not trust the 3 ear foldables but I'm sure they're fine. I wouldn't use the wood board bolt together bc when it gets wet, it'll be slick

 

Yeah, I spent the first 16 years of big truck ownership loading every manor of motorcycle into the bed. Then I found a used Kendon for a decent price and never looked back.

 

If you don't get the cumbersome and heavy mongo ramp, which is probably the safest, I like two ramps like @rd400racer shows. I actually prefer the ones that fold in half and have a bend so I don't have to remove the belly pan.
These are the ones I like and they are on sale for $69.99.
BUY TWO, IT IS MUCH SAFER!!!
https://www.discountramps.com/bike-...MI6YCEr42UgQMVAhqtBh2E8QsZEAQYByABEgJJHPD_BwE

DO USE THE STRAPS TO CONNECT THEM TO THE BUMPER OR HITCH, SO WHEN YOU ARE COMING DOWN AND GRAB THE FRONT BRAKE, THE MOMENTUM DOESN'T SLIDE THE RAMP OFF THE TAILGATE.

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Actually, I think this is the one I bought two of. https://www.discountramps.com/single-motorcycle-ramp/p/AF-9012-HD/

You could buy one expensive one for the bike and the cheaper one for you to walk up with. IMO it is imperative to walk alongside the bike on another ramp. Also with this method, I generally start the bike and walk it up using the clutch and engine....your mileage may vary.

I've done the stand on gas cans and tool boxes, when I was younger and cheaper, but another ramp is the way to go. Plus dealing with two foldable little ramps is much easier than those jumbo ramps for your back.

 

^^what he said.


Just don't forget to secure the ramp to the truck so it won't slide away while loading.

 

I have the ramp Mongo linked, and modified it to replace the tailgate.

 

I learned the hard way too. I remember the first ramp I used with a strap, I was like what the heck is this for? Then I started using my ancra's on my cheapo Harbor freight straight steel ramps, which aren't near as good as the folding ramps, IMO.

That is really cool. I really like that solution, and depending on price and pain in the ass factor to make happen, I might go that route.

 

I really like that idea Jeff92. Very creative and looks like you did it right. I might steal your idea as I could load my off road stuff as I only go for the day and it is a pain to drag a trailer.

I need to check into it more now that I saw a great idea because I have a camera on my rubic cube chevy tailgate and someone told me it doesn't like being operated without the tailgate plugged in and will set a code.

 

All you damn babies and your fancy ramps. back in my day we made it with a 2x6 and a cooler. An igloo or Coleman cooler, not one of hose house payment priced Yeti coolers either.

Get off my lawn!!!

 

i have a ramp that folds in the middle (lengthwise), used for loading quads. i could just walk up next to the bike. ended up lifting the truck and bought a HF trailer...i then just used the ramp on that, folded it and strapped it down next to the bike. super easy.