New Ram owner Help

[Big Boy Bert]

Hi Guys

Newbie question:

I just bought a 2020 Ram 2500. I have a 14ft covered work trailer I use to transport my ATV hunting, keeping all my feeders, cameras, batteries, stands, etc.

Looking over my owner's manual and Ram says not to tow for 500 to 1,500 miles for break in. I agree and understand.

I'm wanting to put my ATV into my bed via aluminum ramp rails. I have the width and length to put the atv into the truck bed.

Does my tailgate have the strength to handle my atv riding onto the tailgate? If not not, how the hell do I take it off? Is it easy?

This is a last minute purchase during hunting season and I left my other truck over an hour away.

Yes, my fat a$$ can hike but I need to do farm work, as well as hunt.

BB

 

[canadiankodiak700]

Yes your tailgate will handle the weight. I have a 19 classic 1500, I've loaded my 700 Kodiak on it multiple times, no issues. That bike is 680 lbs plus the cargo box on back, plus my 300+ lb body on there, so that's over 1000 lbs on that tailgate.

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[14hemiexpress]

Tailgate will handle it fine. The tailgates and straps are way stronger than you would think. The only suggestion I have for you is to use the damn strap that goes from the ramp to the safety chain loops on your hitch. It will keep the ramp from sliding out. I have loaded ATVs and bikes a ton. I was once loading a ATV on ramps with out the straps got to the top it felt like I didnt have enough to get all the way up and gave it a little throttle. Off the back I go luckily I didnt get hurt the ATV and truck were also good. Be safe good luck on the hunt and have fun.

 

[Jm91rs]

Yep, tailgate can handle it no problem.