| With such a selection of ATV loading ramps out | | | | during travel. |
| there, it can be hard to choose just the right one. | | | | No matter which ramp style you go with, straight |
| But on the other hand, because there are so many | | | | ramps will need extra length in order to avoid |
| ramps out there, you'll be able to find a ramp system | | | | bottoming out the four-wheeler while loading it. One |
| that will work best for your situation and set-up. | | | | way to avoid this problem is to choose an arched |
| First off, you should think about both how and | | | | ramp instead of a straight ramp. |
| where you'll be using an ATV loading ramp. Will you | | | | When you are choosing your ramp, take into |
| be loading the four- wheeler onto a trailer or a truck? | | | | consideration what the total overall weight is, that |
| What kind of weather and ground conditions will you | | | | the ramp has to support. The overall weight will |
| be facing? Will you have any help when loading and | | | | include the weight of your ATV, accessories added, |
| unloading? | | | | the weight of the operator, fuel, as well as the |
| Once you have answered these questions, you can | | | | weight of any cargo being carried. Buying a ramp |
| then decide on the ramp style that will best suit your | | | | system that exceeds the weight capacity required |
| needs. There are four basic types of ATV loading | | | | makes good sense. |
| ramps. Each has some advantages and | | | | Another thing to think about is width of the ramp. |
| disadvantages. | | | | Although you can get by with a ramp that just fits |
| * The bi-fold ramp folds in half widthwise. Although | | | | your ATV, it is easier and safer to load and unload |
| compact, it can be harder to fit it underneath your | | | | when you have extra width to play with. |
| ATV when you want to store it for travel. | | | | Just for example, say you've been out doing some |
| * Tri-fold ramps fold in thirds widthwise. Some | | | | mud riding. Chances are your tires may not get as |
| tri-folds come with center tracks that are open, | | | | much traction and might slide around while you are |
| making them easy to store underneath your ATV | | | | trying to load. This won't be a problem if you have a |
| while traveling. | | | | ramp that is extra wide. |
| * Dual runner ramps are really two separate ramps. | | | | There are so many ATV loading ramps on the |
| They are available in folding and non folding styles. | | | | market today, be sure to take your time looking at |
| These ramps are made for easy storage under the | | | | the various styles. Get one that will be useful even if |
| ATV as long as the ATV has a higher ground | | | | you upgrade your ATV in the future. After all, you |
| clearance. | | | | don't want to have to get another ramp if you get a |
| * Finally, there are hitch mounted ramps that attach | | | | different four wheeler. |
| to a trailer hitch. These can be folded for storage | | | | |