Where to put my ATV
Hello all! I am new to the forums. I have looked a lot but have not found a thread dedicated to pulling a TT and hauling an ATV in a shortbed pickup. I have a 2005 Ford Crew Cab with 5.5' bed and a 09...
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joelw wrote:
TV GVW-7200
TV WEIGHT-5577
Passengers and Cargo-500lb
that leaves 1200 lbs unspoken for. I think it might even leave more as I am running a WD hitch, but I am not sure how that works in respect to payload capacity. ATV is 800 lbs full of fuel. I am not interested in building a rack for the back, more giving myself enough room in the bed to load flat in the box with either a hitch extension or different type of solution for tailgate. The rack scares the******out of me to drive on and I'd rather leave the atv at home then put that much effort into it. I probably will be out with this thing half a dozen times per year, so I am looking to keep my truck as close to possible. So to be clear, I am looking more for info on how to make room for my tailgate to ride open and less info on how much my capacities are and what racks are available for the bed. I have that all figure out! I got the smallest tt I could talk my wife into for a reason. I am into a nice easy tow and safe loading and handling. The triple tow thing is looking more and more like my only option...
There have been other threads on the tailgate down issue. Some of their solutions have been:
1. Those with electric jacks. Some have been able to turn the jack 90 degrees.
2. Go to a welding shop and have the jack moved back a few inches.
3. A slightly longer shank for the hitch. Not an extension, but, replace the shank with one that is an inch or two longer.
4. A 5th wheel tail gate. Has a cut out for the jack.
One of these solutions, may be cheaper or easier than the tripple tow idea. However, they won't do anything for your payload.
