Other Ski's in Truck Bed

[Riding The Right Way]

I use to do that all the time with my nautique just jack knife it!!!!:biggthumpup:

Yeah, that's what I have been doing .. But now I've got three .. hahaha

 

[Wes K]

Anyone weld some bunks onto an mx hitch hauler? Would make loading and unloading so easy! http://www.ultimatemxhauler.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=9

 

[wanderer1]

You mean like this? Just bolted on and removable so still able to haul dirt bike. Also has receiver on the end for a ball to haul a trailer

 

[20superjet07]

This is my setup. The ramp is made of uni-strut and I used roller blade wheels. It rolls so easy. The ramp has stainless steel cables that attach to the carpeted bunks to make sure it doesn't kick out. It works great.

 

[lawmaster891]

I use a hitch hauler right now but once I get my backie chan I will be making some sort of ramp system to load it into the bed

 

[madness maker]

bed rack setup i made, my beach cart doubles as loading ramp with some pvc extensions that slide on..

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one bunk is few inches higher to offset the rails for more clearance..

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[CD155MX]

bed rack setup i made, my beach cart doubles as loading ramp with some pvc extensions that slide on..
one bunk is few inches higher to offset the rails for more clearance..

Very nice!

What are your ratchet straps hooked to?

 

[madness maker]

Very nice!

What are you ratchet straps hooked to?

thanks,straps loop around the lower tube in the center below each bunk on the rack. (near floor of truck bed.)
rack is bolted at 4 points in bed.

 

[650sxSteve]

I have a 98 GMC suburban (extended) Ski fits right in the back and can slide in the lake off the tailgate! Just a beauty hauler!

 

[zimmy]

Anyone used one of these?

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200485222_200485222

Nice way to have a removable crane when needed.

 

[Bonexp]

this is what we made works good have a ramp two guys no prob

 

[sjetrider]

View attachment 228764this is what we made works good have a ramp two guys no prob View attachment 228759

nice but the issue I have is the "2 guys" I want to be able to go when my buddies manginas are leaking sometimes.

 

[Dirty Engineer]

nice but the issue I have is the "2 guys" I want to be able to go when my buddies manginas are leaking sometimes.

Mount a small atv winch in the bed of the truck. You'll be able to easily pull a ski up a ramp this way by your self. Sliding the ski off is almost as easy. Let the winch cable out a foot or so while attached to the ski. Slide the ski so its at the top of the ramp and then lower it with the winch.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I have been using a $50 rope hoist for a couple years now. The block and tackle reduces a Superjet to a 50lb pull so even my wife can load our ski's at the end of a day of riding.

I reinforced my bulkhead and mounted a couple stainless eye bolts in line with each set of bunks. Takes a bit of time to lay it all out but it makes the situation more than maneagble for one person.

I'll dig for the thread with my setup and post it up when I can get to a PC.
http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/60213-2-standups-in-back-of-truck&highlight=two+skis+in+bed+of+truck

 

[sjetrider]

I do not want to mess with a tote. I guess currently the best method is a hitch hauler. The 2 ski racks work great if you have 2 people I have used them made of wood many times and just lift them out onto a tote. My goal is one man, no trailer oporation of some sort. My lifted Tundra makes tat even more of a challenge. Again, with two peeps our 237# skis are a cake walk. Just too baulky for one person.
I have a tiny trailer my ski stays on basically all summer in and out of the shop, but I bought my kids a sit down and I absolutely do not want a giant freakin 2 up trailer to move around all the time. So its on a small trialer with a cover beside the shop and I need a way to take it and mine to the water with just me and my daughter (tiny 100# soaking wet) and not have to powerlift the Freak out of the truck trusting she will not drop it LOL.
Hitch hauler with hitch on rear is all I can come up with. Was hoping you all had some brilliant new plan (not a freakin cherry picker hanging off my truck ) or a tote to tote around.
I am gonna try a cheap used hitch hauler my buddy has and if it works well I will have an aluminum one made to save so back breaking and be able to hang it on a wall.

 

[sjetrider]

I have been using a $50 rope hoist for a couple years now. The block and tackle reduces a Superjet to a 50lb pull so even my wife can load our ski's at the end of a day of riding.

I reinforced my bulkhead and mounted a couple stainless eye bolts in line with each set of bunks. Takes a bit of time to lay it all out but it makes the situation more than maneagble for one person.

I'll dig for the thread with my setup and post it up when I can get to a PC.

I am eagarly awaiting your pics and info on this.

 

[OCD Solutions]

here you go; Spent $40 on wood and hardware to build the rack and $50 on the rope hoist. I am still using all of it as is almost 4 years later.

 

[sjetrider]

by far the best option I have seen, BUT, you cannot haul a trailer with this in your hitch unfortunately.

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Here is my plan. $249.99 at good old harbor freight

 

[sjetrider]

cool, cheap, easy. I think a bunk ramp could easily be made to slide under the skis eliminationg the need for the tote. Need to see what type reinforcing I will need on the front of bed. Wow, thats alot of rope LOL.

 

[Dirty Engineer]

...... and $50 on the rope hoist.

Gold plated rope hoist? :wink:

Northern has them for $12.99 and that is on the high end of the pricing of most places.