| Are you looking forward to doing some exploring in | | | | gear that will work to get up the ramps. Try to avoid |
| the great outdoors? Before you can do that you | | | | erratic starts and stops while you are on the ramps. |
| have to get your quad to the trail. And unless the | | | | Do not approach the ramps at high speeds. Doing so |
| trail is close by, your only option will be to load it up | | | | could cause the ramps to buckle or slam into the |
| and haul it there. | | | | back of the truck or trailer. |
| It's important to load your ATV the right way and | | | | The safest way to load up your quad is by using a |
| that requires some know-how. If you don't load | | | | winch. Doing this allows you to stand well clear of the |
| properly, you may be putting yourself at risk of an | | | | quad. It also provides you with control of the speed |
| accident. And you also risk damaging your equipment. | | | | and more precision in the loading. |
| Keep reading to find out exactly how to load and | | | | Once you have your ATV safely loaded, the next |
| secure your ATV onto a pick-up or trailer. | | | | step is to balance the weight directly over the trailer |
| If you are loading onto a trailer, be sure to hitch the | | | | or truck axle to distribute the load evenly. Put the |
| trailer to the tow vehicle before you load your ATV. | | | | ATV into park and then secure it to the truck or |
| That way the trailer won't rock or tip during loading. | | | | trailer bed using tie down straps. |
| Use only those ramps that have a loading capacity | | | | Plan on putting two straps on the front part of the |
| that can handle the combined weight of the four | | | | ATV, and two straps on the back. Ratchet the |
| wheeler, along with any equipment that is attached | | | | straps down tightly. They should be tight enough to |
| to it. Remember that if you ride your ATV up the | | | | immobilize your ATV, even if you try to rock it. |
| ramp, your weight counts in the total as well. | | | | Additionally, the tires should look as if they are under |
| Riding a quad up a ramp is dangerous. Improper | | | | load. |
| loading results in more accidents than you might | | | | Finally, loop the excess lengths of strap so it doesn't |
| expect. If you do have to ride your quad in order to | | | | flap around or drag. Then you are ready to hit the |
| load, at least wear protective gear like helmet, | | | | road and head for the trail of your choice with your |
| goggles, gloves, and boots. | | | | ATV. |
| When loading, use first gear if possible or the lowest | | | | |