Can you recomend a ramp?

[RyanRobot99]

I just got a new truck, was wondering what ramp works best for one man loading and unloading a bike.

The truck is a Dodge Ram, quad cab. Big, not HUGE.

 

[hankmarx]

I went with an 8' long 2x12. :cheers:

 

[RyanRobot99]

From where, i was hoping for a link to a store.

 

[hankmarx]

An 8' 2x12 is a stock item at any lumber yard.

Try Home Depot.

 

[innominate]

how about this? http://www.harborfreight.com/super-wide-tri-fold-loading-ramp-90018.html

the hinges are a little fragile though. one of them got caught somehow when i folded it up once and broke one of the hinges. but it's still functional.

it states that it's rated for 1500lb but there's no way in hell i'd but near that much weight on it unless it was laying flat on the ground.

 

[travellingtenor]

This ramp system costs a lot of money but it is the best that I have ever seen. One mistake with a lesser system and you could buy the best on the market. www.loadallmotorcycleramps.com

 

[cynr1023]

lowes usually sells a 6" lip/bracket that you can bolt into 2x6's. I had a folding one initially and didn't like it very much, way too short and too difficult to get my bike onto the truck by myself. I bought two of the brackets and two 2x6x10's bolted the brackets on the end of the planks then used some 1x6's that I had lying around to anchor the two planks together, so now I've got a 12" wide ramp. After the wood dried out a bit I sanded it down and put some safety take on it, essentially like sandpaper tape, for better grip.

 

[ggRAT]

Highland Ramp Champ

I use a Highland Ramp Champ that I bought for under $100...from Lowes or maybe it was Home Depot.

The real key that makes loading a one-man operation is having a wheel chock.

 

[geolpilot]

Here is my solution.

http://www.motorcycletrailer.com/mag1/biklft1.htm

 

[dschief]

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200309311_200309311
I don't use a pickup for hauling bikes, I have a 1/2 ton Ford work van. These ramps work perfect for my needs. They mount securely to the bumper when in use, and fold up for storage in the back of the van when not needed.

 

[2Monkeys]

if the bike is ride-able then ramps/trailers are superfluous... :stupid2:

 

[gcrider]

I've had good luck with these:

http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/ramps/2-piece-steel-loading-ramps-44649.html