I'd have to disagree. This solution will work great for the 5x/year I need to haul the sled. The rest of the year the truck will fit in my garage (unlike a bigger truck) and actually fit my friends in the back (unlike an Scab). It's perfect for me!
Update for those who might be curious: the width of the sled fit fine but the weight distribution was a little sketchy. Added a bed extender to support the back of the sled and it works great!
I like the folding trailer idea especially from Harbor Freight. Looks like I'd need to get some new tires as the ones on it aren't highway rated. That couldn't be too tough tho.
Yes but most of the weight wouldn't be on the tailgate. The machines are about 500lbs so weight isn't an issue.
As for the wheel wells, many models in that time period are about 42inches wide. If I got one wider I'd just build a platform above the wheel wells.
This is generally my thinking on a trailer. I can fit a sled in the garage but a trailer would make it next to impossible to access most of the garage, even if it was just a 4x8, but I'd likely need a 5x10.
As for the hangover, of course if the bed was 5 feet and the sled was 9, that would be...
Hey all! New member here, just bought by ranger (2021 XLT FX4) and going to pick it up next week. Can't wait! I'm thinking about buying a sled, maybe something like an early 2000s Polaris RMK 800 but I don't have room to store a trailer. Will one of these fit in the short bed? I know it will...