Ok, I've been thru this type of discussion before, but I'm looking for guidance here. I have a 2007 Softail Custom that rides in the back of a 2007 Ford Ranger with a 7 foot box. I've looked at two types of auto-loaders, and each have there advantages/disadvantages.

The first is the Rampage lift (www.rampagelift.com). It's a little pricey, about $2600 plus shipping. It's main disadvantage for me is that I will not be able to close the tailgate (remember, I have a 7' box) when it is installed, and pulling it out of the truck is not something I think want to get into. The biggest advantage is the reviews I've seen.

The other one is called the CruiserRamp (www.cruiserlift.com/cruiserramp.html). It is a little less expensive, about $1900 plus shipping. One of the features I like about this one is the assembly does not hinder me from closing the tailgate. The one disadvantage is it still uses ramps.

So, I see lots of reveiw on Rampage, but not many on CruiserRamp. Has anyone used one, seen one, loved one, hated one, would sell thier first born for one?

Thanks;

Marty

 

Buy the steel ramp set at Harbor Freight for $80, the wheel chock for $50 and the 12 volt wench for about $80 and fab up a system that would look very much like the 2 grand unit.

I have the HF ramps and the chock bolted up to the bed and drive up. No big deal. The ramps are augmented with two two by sixes on each side to put my feet down if necessary. I never had to put my feet down but I'm a woss.

A good quality trailer is almost half of what those loaders are.

 

What's wrong with backing up to a slope, bank or in a ditch and loading the bike with a piece of 2 x 12 with one of those fancy 20 buck ramp ends bolted on it? It's been working for a couple of decades for me.

 

Black widow loading ramp ,,make sure it is long enough and wide enough to load also make sure you can take it with you! $600.00 to your door.

 

a 2x4 and a 25-30 mph head start will usually get you into the truck bed...IF you accurately navigate the 2x4...:>)...a sudden stop should be expected...seriously,for $2.6k you should be able to buy a very nice used trailer...:>)

 

I bought Big Boy ramps. 68 lbs. They are very nice

 

For that kind of money you could get yourself a Kendon trailer.

 

find a nice used open trailer. An enclosed one is better but may cost more. Stay away from cheap ramps. They could cause serious injury or death. I've had a black widow ramp (1500lb. rated) break in two on me. Came apart at the hinge welds. It wasn't fun.

 

For that kind of money buy a trailer or gas to ride it where you're going. I prefer option 2.

 

Depending where you live ( You left that BLANK ,secret???) you might be able to find taligaite leve ramps , like at small business's farm implement or equiptment dealers , often are out in the open 24/7