hauling a quad

[raggdoll]

in my 2018 Sport with the 5.7 box and a factory Ram folding hard cover. I assume the cover will have to come off, correct?

 

[raggdoll]

No one here hauling a quad with a hard cover?

 

[Blackdodge2010]

Depends on the size of your quad. Nothing 5 minutes and a measuring tape wont fix.

 

[JPT]

I dont have a quad nor a factory hard cover, but I have seen one cover that boasts the strength ability to have quads (yes multiple) on top.

Here is the cover:
https://diamondbackcovers.com/

Video with quads on top of cover:

Now, if you want to keep your current setup, if it can fold up against the back window, you can fit the quad probably with the tail gate down. If it folds like my trifold soft cover (the final 1/3 stays down), you would likely have to remove it to fit a quad.

 

[raggdoll]

Depends on the size of your quad. Nothing 5 minutes and a measuring tape wont fix.

Thanks, that was real helpful..

I dont have a quad nor a factory hard cover, but I have seen one cover that boasts the strength ability to have quads (yes multiple) on top.

Here is the cover:
https://diamondbackcovers.com/

Video with quads on top of cover:

Now, if you want to keep your current setup, if it can fold up against the back window, you can fit the quad probably with the tail gate down. If it folds like my trifold soft cover (the final 1/3 stays down), you would likely have to remove it to fit a quad.

Thanks, no sarcasm this time, because that was actually helpful. I will check it out!

 

[Dinky]

I dont have a quad nor a factory hard cover, but I have seen one cover that boasts the strength ability to have quads (yes multiple) on top.

Here is the cover:
https://diamondbackcovers.com/

Video with quads on top of cover:

Now, if you want to keep your current setup, if it can fold up against the back window, you can fit the quad probably with the tail gate down. If it folds like my trifold soft cover (the final 1/3 stays down), you would likely have to remove it to fit a quad.

Works great for perfect world environment but try using this system when your stuff is covered I sand or mud lol. **** goes south real fast.

 

[bdc2]

Somebody posted this the other day. It looked slick.

 

[Damion]

Short box, your cover will have to come off and you’ll probably have to *** with your tailgate open as well. Also watch for your back window! An old car tire makes a decent and easy to use bumper between the front of the box and the front of the bike

 

[raggdoll]

Short box, your cover will have to come off and you’ll probably have to *** with your tailgate open as well. Also watch for your back window! An old car tire makes a decent and easy to use bumper between the front of the box and the front of the bike

Yes, that's pretty much what I thought. Problem is I'm towing a 20' travel trailer and want to bring the quad too. Wish I bought a toy hauler instead

 

[Dinky]

Yes, that's pretty much what I thought. Problem is I'm towing a 20' travel trailer and want to bring the quad too. Wish I bought a toy hauler instead

That's easy make a hitch on the back of your camper and just drive your quad up on it...

 

[JPT]

Works great for perfect world environment but try using this system when your stuff is covered I sand or mud lol. **** goes south real fast.

I would think with proper rams, and through the cover bolts (with fender washers on both sides) good ratchet straps would properly secure them on top. It would be sloppy, but it should work.

 

[Dinky]

https://www.discountramps.com/atv_c...4sy1DFypGqr4SeqXJp3cuw6UMwMV-LCxoCzQsQAvD_BwE


My grandpa made bunch for people that traveled to Arizona for the winter. This was well before toy haulers.

 

[Dinky]

I would think with proper rams, and through the cover bolts (with fender washers on both sides) good ratchet straps would properly secure them on top. It would be sloppy, but it should work.

Yeah I wouldn't worry about them falling off it's the whole drive them up metal ramps covered in mud. I've seen Plenty of fails in person to this system. It's even worse with a 2 wheel drive sport quad.

 

[Damion]

Toy hauler trailers are heavy and very hard on tires. Even if you got a sled deck and put the atv on that your still limited by the short box. You’d probably not be able to turn with a trailer in tow

 

[Glowrdr]

Might be too late, but I just picked up a wheeler last week and might be able to assist (at least someone down the road). Picked up a Sportsman 570, and with a soft cover rolled up, it fit with the tailgate down. Tires were completely off the TG, but closing it would not happen. You can probably just get away with either putting some ramps in the front of the cab, or removing the tailgate when towing. I was hoping to do the same as you (trailer tow w/ wheeler), but decided to just get a 5x8 trailer and take 2 vehicles if we need until I can come up with a better solution (toy hauler, new truck, seasonal and forget it)

 

[Dinky]

Might be too late, but I just picked up a wheeler last week and might be able to assist (at least someone down the road). Picked up a Sportsman 570, and with a soft cover rolled up, it fit with the tailgate down. Tires were completely off the TG, but closing it would not happen. You can probably just get away with either putting some ramps in the front of the cab, or removing the tailgate when towing. I was hoping to do the same as you (trailer tow w/ wheeler), but decided to just get a 5x8 trailer and take 2 vehicles if we need until I can come up with a better solution (toy hauler, new truck, seasonal and forget it)

If you make ramps in your bed and drive the quad up about a foot off the bed. If you are that close to shutting the tailgate I bet you could doing that.

 

[mike12193]

May want to look into these if your wheels are on the tailgate.

DG Manufacturing EX Tailgate Support Bar Compatible for 2003-2014 Dodge Full Size Truck https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JA2JS2A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7qwMCbSSY8GFX




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