Golf Carts

[VAPOTEET5]

Hey everybody, not sure about all you but I'm super pumped on this upcoming season!! Got lots of trips planned including Disney World from VA..I got a quick question for all you. We want to purchase a golf cart but I'm sketched out about loading it w/ ramps.. Am I the only one? Does anybody have any good recomendations on ramps? Brand/price? We have a 8' bed so plenty of room.. Thanks everybody.

[Cecilt]

Not where I attach my straps to. I use the eyebolts in the bed of the truck. Guess it works fine for you but I wouldn't want my straps lower than my ramps. Just doesn't look as safe.

[jerem0621]

beemerphile1 wrote:
I don't understand all the ramp "kicking out" warnings. My ramp has two short chains that I attach to the two eyebolts on my trailer. No way is it possible for the ramp to come off the bed of the utility trailer. The same thing could be done with a truck. The chains came on my ramp when new.

Maybe I was doing it wrong. Check out this pic and give me some feedback.





Rolling up the ramp in my utility trailer is nothing, no problem at all!

The back of a pickup bed. Much more of an extreme angle.

Thanks!

Jeremiah

[beemerphile1]

I don't understand all the ramp "kicking out" warnings. My ramp has two short chains that I attach to the two eyebolts on my trailer. No way is it possible for the ramp to come off the bed of the utility trailer. The same thing could be done with a truck. The chains came on my ramp when new.

[gcloss]

Get yourself a Toyhauler.

[boosTT]

Passin' Through wrote:
For those who already have shorter ramps, wouldn't it be beneficial to drive a spike into the ground at the bottom of each ramp, after they were secured to the truck? The spikes would act as stops for the ramps.

Just curious.

That would help. I'm usually in a rush to load an unload though.

Some of the ATV trails by me have what almost looks like a loading dock specifically for this purpose.

[Passin__Through]

For those who already have shorter ramps, wouldn't it be beneficial to drive a spike into the ground at the bottom of each ramp, after they were secured to the truck? The spikes would act as stops for the ramps.

Just curious.

[VAPOTEET5]

Thanks everybody for your input... Alot of good suggestions here thanks again..

[Unyalli]

I've been using the 9' Black Widow ramp for years now. Loaded the Harley and the RZR with it. The curve at the top makes all the difference.

-Jeff

[MeandMyLabs]

I do not own a golf cart but do own an ATV and as others have said, the real problem can be the ramps "kicking" out when loading. I never load without backing into a ditch or up to a raised area. Even a foot of elevation will make a huge difference. Unloading is not nearly as bad because you are not apply power to the wheels while on the ramp.

There are many good, strong ramps available but make sure you have them securely strapped to the truck when loading. Once you have your system that is safe, loading will not be so bad.

[Caveman_Charlie]

Dog Folks wrote:
You might want to consider what we did when we had two Harley's to load. Mount a small winch in the front of the truck bed.

We no longer have the bikes but have a golf cart now. It is very easy to load with the winch and no one has to "ride" the cart up the ramps. Set the ramps, attach the winch cables, and push the button.

With the winch pulling the cart up, rather than the cart wheels pushing the ramp back, the ramps do not "kick out."

Ya, this sounds like a really good idea. We used to load a ATV in the pickup for use around the farm. It worked but, was always kinda scary. The winch would have been heavenly.

[Dtaylor]

Many ATV stores have ramps as well if you have one close by

[jerem0621]

If someone would have been standing on the end of my ramps when they kicked out they would have paid dearly. If you insist on driving up ramps pay the money for LONG folding ramps designed specifically for GOLF CARTS these are not 500 lb 4 wheelers.

Also the winch in the bed is a great idea and one I will repeat on my next rig.

Thanks

Jeremiah

[Cecilt]

BTW, I think I got my 96" ramps from Tractor Supply. About $100. Much cheaper than some of the on-line sites and they are 1500 lb rated.

[boosTT]

Look for ramps online (discountramps.com and ebay). Get some of the best ramps you can find... At least 8 feet. Longer ramps make a big difference. It's not AS scary after you load it a few times.

Once the cart is on the ramps, DON'T STOP! You need to be very smooth to prevent the ramps from kicking out. Having someone stand on the ends of the ramps helps a ton. The straps don't help much as you would think. When using straps, the ramps just slide inward opposed to directly out. Be extra careful if the tires are wet.

[Cecilt]

At least 90"+ ramps and ideally get on an incline when loading.