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Title: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on March 17, 2017, 03:17:05 PM: Wanting to weld up a ATV deck for long bed. I need it to fit 2 grizzly quads. Anyone have one, what they like or don't? What you would do different?
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on March 20, 2017, 07:37:15 AM: ?
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: KFhunter on March 22, 2017, 09:43:33 AM: I use a snowmobile deck myself. I wouldn't put a frame across your bed rails as it'll break down your bed sides over time with two quads up there bouncing around. It would be better on your truck to have the weight down inside the bed, also with an ATV deck I'd have it side load instead of rear load like a typical snowmobile deck.

Is your truck jacked up 6 inches on big tires? If so you'll want a telescoping ramp or just winch the quads up.
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on March 22, 2017, 04:12:00 PM: Quote from: KFhunter on March 22, 2017, 09:43:33 AM
I use a snowmobile deck myself. I wouldn't put a frame across your bed rails as it'll break down your bed sides over time with two quads up there bouncing around. It would be better on your truck to have the weight down inside the bed, also with an ATV deck I'd have it side load instead of rear load like a typical snowmobile deck.

Is your truck jacked up 6 inches on big tires? If so you'll want a telescoping ramp or just winch the quads up.

Yeah, deck on bed rails don't sound like a good idea. I do have a lift.
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: SnakeEyes on March 22, 2017, 04:34:12 PM: I used to have a bulldog ATV rack, sideload with telescoping ramps. Great setup. I don't think the company is still in business but maybe you can find some specs or ideas if you Google it.
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Post by: n_mathews13 on May 12, 2017, 05:43:51 AM: Started on it the other day. Not a prize winner, but will be functional
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on May 31, 2017, 06:45:13 AM: Got it to be useable anyway. Need it for ID trip. Will finish when I get back
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: MHWASH on June 09, 2017, 06:08:30 AM: If it's not too late you may want to add a sliding "floor" on the bottom. That way you can load and reach supplies all the way to the front of your bed.
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: Miles on June 09, 2017, 06:18:43 AM: Just out of curiosity why go this route instead of a trailer?
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on June 09, 2017, 06:44:14 AM: Quote from: MHWASH on June 09, 2017, 06:08:30 AM
If it's not too late you may want to add a sliding "floor" on the bottom. That way you can load and reach supplies all the way to the front of your bed.

Not to late, got it working for my hunt. Not a bad idea.
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on June 09, 2017, 06:46:38 AM: Quote from: Miles on June 09, 2017, 06:18:43 AM
Just out of curiosity why go this route instead of a trailer?

Can't haul that travel trailer.
In future may have a toyhauler, we'll see
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: MHWASH on June 09, 2017, 06:53:49 AM: I used a deck until the kids started riding dirt bikes. We now have a toy hauler. You can get a lot nicer TT for the money compared to a TH. I love the TH for the ease of hauling the toys, one King Quad and three dirt bikes, but miss the comforts of the TT.
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on June 09, 2017, 08:37:36 AM: Quote from: MHWASH on June 09, 2017, 06:53:49 AM
I used a deck until the kids started riding dirt bikes. We now have a toy hauler. You can get a lot nicer TT for the money compared to a TH. I love the TH for the ease of hauling the toys, one King Quad and three dirt bikes, but miss the comforts of the TT.

That's why I haven't got one yet.
We stay close to 30 nights in trailer, and wife and 3 girls. Comfort is big
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on March 24, 2018, 09:34:06 PM: Got it powder coated .
Finally! Maybe put some lights on it
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: Timberstalker on March 24, 2018, 09:46:36 PM: Looks damn good.
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Post by: KFhunter on March 29, 2018, 09:43:58 PM: That does look good, can you hang the ramps on the sides so you can drive on drive off? Those ramps will get pretty skinny backing it down off the deck.
Title: Re: ATV deck
Post by: n_mathews13 on March 30, 2018, 08:46:26 AM: Quote from: KFhunter on March 29, 2018, 09:43:58 PM
That does look good, can you hang the ramps on the sides so you can drive on drive off? Those ramps will get pretty skinny backing it down off the deck.

Not really, aluminum flat sticks up about 4".
Backing down is no problem. Quad tires are wide