Ultimate Power Ramp
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I personally would much rather tow a truck with a bike in the bed than having the bike hanging from a rear mount. I really question the RV frame strength for those, and the impact on handling from that added weight out back. But I do confess to zero experience with them myself.
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I have seen the upper trim level 1/2 ton trucks with under 900 pounds cargo capacity on the door sticker. I have seen 3/4 ton upper trim level trucks with under 2000 payload. Which is why I like my 1 ton Tradesman dually diesel with a 5800 pound payload.
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i have seen 3/4 ton diesels with under 2k but never a 1/2 ton that low. im not calling you a liar by any means but thats going to fall in the see it to believe it category. it just seems pointless to build that truck. my new to me xl f250 work truck is probably in the 2000 range.
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The problem I have with the short bed is the bikes center of gravity is slightly behind the truck axle. Its probably fine but I'd like to see some photos of a loaded touring bike in at short bed and to hear from someone who has some experience.
Our motorhome has a tag axle and is more than capable of handling a hydralift, in fact we bought with a tag with full intention of installing a hydralift. After thinking about it I'm not thrilled with modifying the motorhome. Just looking at options.
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All the 1/2 tons I have looked at have at least 1300lbs cargo capacity and the Road Glide 932 wet.
The problem I have with the short bed is the bikes center of gravity is slightly behind the truck axle. Its probably fine but I'd like to see some photos of a loaded touring bike in at short bed and to hear from someone who has some experience.
Our motorhome has a tag axle and is more than capable of handling a hydralift, in fact we bought with a tag with full intention of installing a hydralift. After thinking about it I'm not thrilled with modifying the motorhome. Just looking at options.
The problem I have with the short bed is the bikes center of gravity is slightly behind the truck axle. Its probably fine but I'd like to see some photos of a loaded touring bike in at short bed and to hear from someone who has some experience.
Our motorhome has a tag axle and is more than capable of handling a hydralift, in fact we bought with a tag with full intention of installing a hydralift. After thinking about it I'm not thrilled with modifying the motorhome. Just looking at options.
https://www.towtrailer.com/40-dolly-tow-cycle-landgrebe
just edited after i found a link for one.
Last edited by Jshopes; May 31, 2024 at 09:11 AM.
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i have seen 3/4 ton diesels with under 2k but never a 1/2 ton that low. im not calling you a liar by any means but thats going to fall in the see it to believe it category. it just seems pointless to build that truck. my new to me xl f250 work truck is probably in the 2000 range.
I am not type of person to take photos of everything I see in my daily life. When I bought my 2020 RAM Tradesman 3500 in April 2020, my friend purchased a 2020 RAM 1500 Limited. We remember the payload because we were discussing my payload in the 3500 dually when we decided to look at his door decal. Basically, 4 guys and our 4 sets of golf clubs exceeded his stated payload.
But...I have no proof. And my friend has since upgraded to a 2024 RAM 2500 Diesel Power wagon.
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I am not type of person to take photos of everything I see in my daily life. When I bought my 2020 RAM Tradesman 3500 in April 2020, my friend purchased a 2020 RAM 1500 Limited. We remember the payload because we were discussing my payload in the 3500 dually when we decided to look at his door decal. Basically, 4 guys and our 4 sets of golf clubs exceeded his stated payload.
But...I have no proof. And my friend has since upgraded to a 2024 RAM 2500 Diesel Power wagon.
But...I have no proof. And my friend has since upgraded to a 2024 RAM 2500 Diesel Power wagon.
simple google search on my part turned a discussion on one up with 1000lbs payload. i guess theyll build you whatever, but this just seems like a really stupid vehicle to even offer.
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This worked well for me. The C Channel leaves no weight on the tailgate. The tailgate gets loaded very little while riding up the ramp. That’s an arched Black Widow ramp. I bolted the C Channel to the plywood, bolted a wheel chock to the front (minor fabrication to C Channel and chock), the runners underneath the plywood fit in the rows in the bed to prevent lateral movement and they distribute the weight evenly. I used ratcheting tie downs front and rear. I will say that there is some pucker factor while riding up the ramp, but it’s wide enough to have both feet down.
Last edited by RG Pilot; May 31, 2024 at 10:07 AM.
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This worked well for me. The C Channel leaves no weight on the tailgate. The tailgate gets loaded very little while riding up the ramp. Thats an arched Black Widow ramp. I bolted the C Channel to the plywood, bolted a wheel chock to the front (minor fabrication to C Channel and chock), the runners underneath the plywood fit in the rows in the bed to prevent lateral movement and they distribute the weight evenly. I used ratcheting tie downs front and rear. I will say that there is some pucker factor while riding up the ramp, but its wide enough to have both feet down.
