snowmobile ramps

[GRGS]

store bought ramps to load sled into the back of a pickup truck, is it worth it or is it a pain in the butt to load and unload? Any info would be greatly appreciated, Thank You!

[mikeypmcg]

the skegs get hung up on the cross bars.  i tried it sucked.  if there is a smooth spot to run the skis up it works good.  I used some 2x10x8 to get the skis into back of truck then was able to push it in the rest of the way by myself.

[GRGS]

Thank You

[chillywillie]

I have a set of tri fold ramps from Cabelas.  I only use them for my wheeler but they have an channel on them where you can put 1/8 inch plywood to use for sleds.

[xjma]

Just use a snowbank.....oh, wait....DOH!! 

I've seen people use wood for the skis and one of those aluminum atv ramps in the center. 

Nice thing about a z440 is that it's so light you can pick it up and put it in the bed yourself with a little practice.

[MaineWyofishslayer]

i have a folding atv ramp that i just put plywood on and it works like a champ. i like it better than draggin my trailer everywhere

[lonmower]

I think you can buy a bracket that mounts to the end of a 2x8/2x10, so a homemade ramp can easily attach to your tailgate. Check on an online auction site. I have also seen some cool one-man ramps on you tube. You could search there for some ideas.

[mainedukblaster]

trifold ATV ramp I bolted some 3/8" plywood on the outer folds for my sled a while back... worked well

[pfd161]

yup the cabelas tri fold ramps they are Yukon i think.... just did this yesterday.  1/4 inch plywood  inserted in the channels for the ski's... my track isn't picked so going up the middle works fine if i get some momentum going...can easily pull the plywood out if i want for the wheeler.  you could also buy some ski glides to bolt to the wood if you so wished...

[Turnbuckle]

I have a set of tri fold ramps from Cabelas.  I only use them for my wheeler but they have an channel on them where you can put 1/8 inch plywood to use for sleds.

Yep. This is the key. Put in some 1/4 on the 2 outer sections, leave the center open with the cross bars for traction for your track and our studs. I also bought at Cabelas ski guides that you add to a trailer and screwed those in. I have a brand new trailer here at the house and only use if if I am taking 2 sleds. The ramps are slick, no issues at all. Just take a rachet strap and tie it off the trailer hitch and to a center cross member so it doesn't kick out when loading. For unloading I just drive pull the sled off without the ramp and drop it out. Been doing this for a decade.