I am planning to buy a new F-150 SCrew. Does anyone haul a 4 wheel ATV in their 5.5 foot bed? Am I overlooking any potential problems in loading and hauling a 6.5 foot ATV in a 5.5 foot bed by leaving the tailgate down? thanks

 

There are several companies that make racks that load the ATV from the side. These mount up on the bed rails with clamp ons and allow you to laod the ATV cross ways in the bed and then take the ramps off and still put stuff under the ATV in the bed. Look into those. They are sweet.

 

Here is one of them I was thinking about: http://www.arpatv.com/index2.html

 

You might also look at a bed extender (if your SCrew doesn't already have one). I know several people who haul their ATVs like this, and haven't had any problems with them. Personally, I haven't used either, as my ATV fits in the back of my truck.

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Y2K SD250 SC XLT, 4x4, 5.4L, Auto; SWB; Off Road Pkg; Towing Pkg; Torreador Red; Sliding Back Glass; Tinted Windows

Mods (minor so far):

• Westin step bars (black powdercoat)
• Bugflector II bug shield
• Pendaliner S/R bedliner
• Vent Shade Ventvisors
• GTS Slotted taillight covers
• Ford logo brake light (hitch plug)

Wish List:

• Gibson SS exhaust
• Rolltop bedcover (probably Retrax)
• AirAid or K&N FIPK
• Grill guard

 

thanks for the info cphilip and JDMnAR. driving up those side load ramps looks exciting.

 

Exactly! If you had one of those you wouldn't even need to leave the driveway for fun... I should think a winch would be in order.