| Whether you have an ATV, dirt bike, or street | | | | choice. With this type of ramp, you avoid |
| bike, chances are that you have had to transport | | | | bottoming out when loading. It works great for |
| it from your home to another location at some | | | | ATVs or even riding lawn mowers. These are |
| point. And if you do that by loading it into the | | | | also available as a folding ramp so storage is still |
| back of your pickup or onto a trailer, then you've | | | | easy. |
| used a ramp. An aluminum loading ramp can do | | | | The best ATV loading ramps are bi-fold or tri-fold |
| the job safely and easily, even if you're loading | | | | ramps. They should be wide enough for your |
| solo. | | | | four-wheeler to fit comfortably with room for |
| Aluminum loading ramps are the ramp of choice | | | | you to walk beside it if necessary. Use a ramp |
| by most sportsmen. That's because they are | | | | with an extender to make the slope less steep if |
| lightweight, solid and easy to maneuver. But there | | | | needed. |
| is a lot more to these ramps. | | | | Motorcycle loading ramps are often a single ramp. |
| You probably have thousands invested in your | | | | If you are using a bi-fold or tri-fold aluminum |
| bike or four-wheeler, not to mention your truck. | | | | loading ramp be sure the ramp can handle the |
| And if you hunt or ride motocross for instance, | | | | load safely. This is especially a factor if you are |
| you are certainly very conscious of properly | | | | loading a heavier street bike. |
| maintaining your equipment and using it safely. | | | | Ramps with a non skid surface are an important |
| Loading and unloading from your truck or trailer is | | | | option especially if you are loading or unloading in |
| where safety begins. For starters you need a | | | | poor weather conditions. The last thing you want |
| ramp that is capable of holding enough weight. | | | | is for your bike or ATV to slide off the ramp |
| You need to consider the weight of the quad or | | | | because the ramp surface is slippery. A textured |
| bike, any accessories that are attached, as well as | | | | surface or rubberized coating is a good choice. |
| the weight of the person who will be doing the | | | | Be sure to get loading ramps that come with |
| loading. When you add all that up, you can see | | | | safety straps and/or an attaching lip. |
| why a couple of 2x4's is just not going to be a | | | | The straps allow you to secure the ramp to your |
| good option. | | | | tailgate so the ramp doesn't move while you are |
| Once you have the weight capacity figured out | | | | loading or unloading. They can also be used to |
| you can choose from many different types of | | | | secure the ramps in the bed of your pickup while |
| ramps. Choosing a folding ramp makes for easy | | | | you are in transit, to avoid damaging your load or |
| and secure storage. When you are transporting, | | | | your pickup. |
| you can easily find a spot for a folding ramp | | | | Another nice feature is an attaching lip. This is |
| beside your recreational vehicle without leaving | | | | designed to fit snugly against the tailgate to keep |
| the tailgate down, so the ramp fits. | | | | the ramp in place. It has a rubber pad so there is |
| When you arrive at the trail head or track, you | | | | no damage to your tailgate. You'll really like this |
| probably lock up your vehicle while you ride. | | | | feature if you are trying to load or unload without |
| Aluminum ramps that fold can be locked inside | | | | help. |
| your vehicle so they are still there when you get | | | | Choosing the right aluminum loading ramp, for |
| back. | | | | your ATV or motorcycle, makes for safe and |
| An arched aluminum loading ramp is a good overall | | | | worry-free loading and unloading. |