P500 thinking of loading P500 into truck bed..problems?

[jay_man81]

If you back it in you can get it in a bit further. This was how I hauled my P5 to Tennessee for the Takeover. Had the P1k5 in the toyhauler. Made the trip fine beside the fuel problems I had with the truck...lol

 

[NPN]

I am getting my first OHV, a Honda Pioneer 500 of course...and plan to load and unload it from the back of my 8 foot bed on a Dodge 2500....that way I can pull a travel trailer as well....other than having a long ramp, and securing it during load/unload, is there anything I don't know about the risks? Should I load it into the truck with the front end first, or back it up the ramp? thanks..

Carry mine in a 2015 Nissan Frontier 6’3” box. I was concerned about bad roads and tailgating weight so built this to bear weight on the hitch and box. Prefer trailering it...better fuel economy.

 

[trigger]

Have an Iron Man rig for sale if anyone's interested. I'd sell it for $200 which is about half of what I paid.

 

[utahyank]

If you back it in you can get it in a bit further. This was how I hauled my P5 to Tennessee for the Takeover. Had the P1k5 in the toyhauler. Made the trip fine beside the fuel problems I had with the truck...lol

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hi jay..........I'm glad to see the picture of you with the loaded unit and hooked to the trailer....that's what I have hoped to do....what is the length of your truck bed? does the tailgate close?

 

[Oregonkirk]

This is what I did. I had a "half" tailgate built so I can still pull my travel trailer and not worry about damaging my factory tailgate. Loading backward works the best for me since my rear tires are against the front of the bed.

 

[jay_man81]

hi jay..........I'm glad to see the picture of you with the loaded unit and hooked to the trailer....that's what I have hoped to do....what is the length of your truck bed? does the tailgate close?

My truck has and 8’ bed and just lacks about half an inch from closing with 27” tires on my P5. I probably could force it closed but my tailget is about rusted through so I just take it off...lol

 

[jay_man81]

I did get the tailgat closed by raising the front end up with the stock tires.

 

[Montecresto]

I am getting my first OHV, a Honda Pioneer 500 of course...and plan to load and unload it from the back of my 8 foot bed on a Dodge 2500....that way I can pull a travel trailer as well....other than having a long ramp, and securing it during load/unload, is there anything I don't know about the risks? Should I load it into the truck with the front end first, or back it up the ramp? thanks..

I prefer backing mine in. The tires stick past anything and make contact with the bed first. Never a worry about damaging the bed box or the glass.

 

[utahyank]

My truck has and 8’ bed and just lacks about half an inch from closing with 27” tires on my P5. I probably could force it closed but my tailget is about rusted through so I just take it off...lol

I am wintering in Arizona, but will be back in Utah for the summer on 5/3..........the Utah dealer told me the new P5 is in and being prepped for me....I am anxious to see if I can get the tailgate closed on my 2006 Ram 2500.....I know I can't have the tailgate down, and still tow my travel trailer, because I will damage it sure.....hope it latches closed, but if not I will work out something.....thanks to all....there certainly are some clever guys posting here...

 

[Heloron]

I am wintering in Arizona, but will be back in Utah for the summer on 5/3..........the Utah dealer told me the new P5 is in and being prepped for me....I am anxious to see if I can get the tailgate closed on my 2006 Ram 2500.....I know I can't have the tailgate down, and still tow my travel trailer, because I will damage it sure.....hope it latches closed, but if not I will work out something.....thanks to all....there certainly are some clever guys posting here...

I have a P500 and a Foreman on tracks, both about the same length. I can load either one in the back of my 8' foot bed while towing my toyhauler. In addition you might note I also have 35 gallon gas tank sitting in the front part of my pickup bed. I hate hauling around 5 gallon gas cans. I redesigned a 5th wheel tailgate to make it work.

 

[AlR]

Have the 3 size set of DG tailgate supports for extra piece of mine, 8ft box with tool box, shorter ones keep tailgate at angle when it won’t close fully. Long ones add support to cables when loading.
Buy Tailgates Accessories Pennsylvania - DG Manufacturing

Hmmm I bought those DG supports for my 2013 Duramax with a short box. The P5 fits on nicely with the tailgate all the way down. The tailgate cables are handling the weight of the P5 just fine. The DG supports are almost loose; they sure aren't taking any weight. They are there in the event I get a cable stretch... peace of mind.
Al

 

[Durangotang]

This is what I did. I had a "half" tailgate built so I can still pull my travel trailer and not worry about damaging my factory tailgate. Loading backward works the best for me since my rear tires are against the front of the bed.


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I'm attempting to do the same thing - carry the P500 in the bed with a trailer attached. My first attempt was to pull off the tailgate and fabricate some carrier "ramps" that bolt into the bed using the original bed bolts. The ramps extend about 19" past the bed to allow loading of my P500. It works but is time consuming to remove the OEM bolts place the ramps in the bed and reinstall the bolts.

Your idea seems much better. I assume the your half tailgate attaches into the OEM pivot bracket (hinge) where the tailgate normally attaches. Any suggestions when fabricating one of theses half tailgates?

 

[trigger]

$200

 

[utahyank]

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Trigger....can you pull a trailer without damage to anything during turns?

 

[trigger]

Trigger....can you pull a trailer without damage to anything during turns?

Yes, that's what it's made for.
Ironman Tralrack ATV Carrier - 450 lb Capacity

 

[Montecresto]

This is what I did. I had a "half" tailgate built so I can still pull my travel trailer and not worry about damaging my factory tailgate. Loading backward works the best for me since my rear tires are against the front of the bed.


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That’s very cool!!!

 

[Newfiebullet]

Pics from couple years ago... 5’7” box.
Don’t have this truck anymore but I often carried my bike in it. Used couple straps from tailgate up to truck to help cables...
new truck has longer box so no trouble at all now


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[Remington]

Hard to see here, but the 8’ bed worked perfectly. Couldn’t shut the tailgate but with some adjustments should be good. I’ll try the backing in as well. Thanks for @trigger for selling me his ramps. They will work nicely. Should be able to trailer me P1K5 with the P5 in the bed if I choose to do so.

 

[AlR]

Hard to see here, but the 8’ bed worked perfectly. Couldn’t shut the tailgate but with some adjustments should be good. I’ll try the backing in as well. Thanks for @trigger for selling me his ramps. They will work nicely. Should be able to trailer me P1K5 with the P5 in the bed if I choose to do so. View attachment 79086

I'm really not a fan of backing in. Backing in to the truck box is the most problematic given that you're gonna bump into the back of the cab, you can't really see your ramps as you drive up... there's nothing good about it. Backing in doesn't give you the best ability to gingerly finish that last few inches of travel. Driving straight in allows you to slowly park the rig exactly where you need it. Also... the rig was meant to drive forward into the wind. I find backing out is easy. You do the first few feet then the machine coasts down the ramps. I have weighed the truck with the P5 in both ways. Only about a 40 lbs difference... negligible.

 

[Caper]

I am getting my first OHV, a Honda Pioneer 500 of course...and plan to load and unload it from the back of my 8 foot bed on a Dodge 2500....that way I can pull a travel trailer as well....other than having a long ramp, and securing it during load/unload, is there anything I don't know about the risks? Should I load it into the truck with the front end first, or back it up the ramp? thanks..

Front end first, especially if you have a windshield. I guy I know takes his on his Chev. He said a little top heavy but a 2500 you should be good. And congratulations on your new bike. My neighbor in Cape Breton has a travel trailer toy hauler for his son, who races dirt bikes. Nice trailer. But he has a few bucks, haha. Good luck, and have a great summer with your new baby.
Caper