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Can I haul a golf cart in the bed of a F150?
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:02 pm
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:02 pm
Can the tailgate of my F150 support half the weight of a golf cart? I want to load a golf cart (approximately 1300 lbs. total) into the back of my truck but I have a 6’ bed on the truck which means the rear wheels would have to ride on the tailgate. I would be driving like that for about 2 hours so is it safe? I would rent a trailer and haul it but there will not be any UHaul places open on Sunday for me to get a trailer and that is when I am passing through that area, so if I could load it into the bed of my truck…it would save me a 4 hour round trip later next
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Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:09 pm to Crusty
I'm not saying it isn't possible, but I've never seen a golf cart in the back of a pick up.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:19 pm to Crusty
I wouldn't risk it. Just pay the extra day and pick up the trailer Saturday and return it Sunday night/ Monday morning
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:22 pm to Crusty
2 1x6s run from cab to end of tailgate. Load cart on them. They distribute the weight evenly across the bed
similar to this. this guy didn't run the the whole way which is ok. if you run them the whole bed the front tires are on them too and it is even better for the tailgate
similar to this. this guy didn't run the the whole way which is ok. if you run them the whole bed the front tires are on them too and it is even better for the tailgate
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:25 pm to Clyde Tipton
i rode a golf cart in the back of my F250 from covington to metry. my bed is like 6'4 or some crap. rear wheels may have barely been in bed or close to gate, can't remember. Just strap that bitch down good, it ain't going nowhere.
will say depending upon what kind of golf cart, the one i had was really low in the back, piece of metal that feet set on, was like 6 inches clearance off ground at most, became a problem getting on and off ramp due to scraping hitting ground, need a long ramp or backup to high ground to ease elevation difference.
will say depending upon what kind of golf cart, the one i had was really low in the back, piece of metal that feet set on, was like 6 inches clearance off ground at most, became a problem getting on and off ramp due to scraping hitting ground, need a long ramp or backup to high ground to ease elevation difference.
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:31 pm to Chad504boy
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i rode a golf cart in the back of my F250 from covington to metry. my bed is like 6'4 or some crap. rear wheels may have barely been in bed or close to gate, can't remember. Just strap that bitch down good, it ain't going nowhere.
I have seen the cables snap on a chevy with a honda foreman in it. luckily the straps held it in. put a huge crease dent in the tailgate where it hit the bumper.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:31 pm to Crusty
what I always ask myself in these situations is if shite went wrong, what's the worst that could happen.
in your case, the tailgate could buckle and you could lose a golf cart, or at best frick it up pretty bad; in addition to a messed up tailgate.
I think you know the answer to this. DO IT!
jk... don't do it, just get the trailer
in your case, the tailgate could buckle and you could lose a golf cart, or at best frick it up pretty bad; in addition to a messed up tailgate.
I think you know the answer to this. DO IT!
jk... don't do it, just get the trailer
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:33 pm to Crusty
U got a baby bed...... Next time get a real truck not some SUV w an uncovered cargo area.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:43 pm to rilesrick
Baby bed means more cab room to frick your ol lady 
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:44 pm to rilesrick
OP just needs to find a way to back in the golfcart into the truck, that way wouldn't a majority of weight be in bed?
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:08 pm to Chad504boy
or just spend the extra $25 on another day's rental and then not worry about killing someone on the hwy should you lose the cart.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:18 pm to Chad504boy
quote:I think the weight is pretty evenly distributed in most carts -- for sure if it's electric. My shooting/hunting carts have always been electric, and the batteries are under the front seat.
OP just needs to find a way to back in the golfcart into the truck, that way wouldn't a majority of weight be in bed?
I think the gasoline engines are pretty much under the front seat on most makes, as well.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:22 pm to Crusty
Watch for low tree limbs, the roof will be up there pretty high, especially if it's a lifted cart. If its stock height, you may have trouble high centering as you break over into the tailgate. I worked at a golf cart place in college and plenty of people hauled them this way but it wouldn't be my first choice.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:37 pm to SpeckledTiger
Although i find it crazy that a golf cart weighs 1300lbs...follow this advice.
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just spend the extra $25 on another day's rental and then not worry about killing someone on the hwy should you lose the cart.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:52 pm to Crusty
I'd make sure my tailgate cables were extra new before attempting that. Might be smart to rig up some extras and definitely strap the hell out of it.
If it falls and kills someone, it's not only over for them, it's over for you as well
If it falls and kills someone, it's not only over for them, it's over for you as well
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:09 pm to Crusty
Will a golf cart even fit in a truck bed width wise?
I've never seen this before. Sounds sketchy.......but I'd do it.
I've hauled much heavier loads in the bed of an F150
I've never seen this before. Sounds sketchy.......but I'd do it.
I've hauled much heavier loads in the bed of an F150
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:35 pm to Crusty
Anyone know the weight rating for an F-150 tailgate? I have my 4-wheeler with the rear wheels on the tailgate all the time with no problems, but I'm curious if I purchased a larger 4-wheeler if it would be safe.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:51 pm to Crusty
Strap it good. Run straps underneath your tailgate length wise for extra support. Ranger danger would do it.
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:55 pm to crazytigerfan69
All you need is some boards like I already posted. It really takes the weight off the tailgate
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:58 pm to Nado Jenkins83
Yeah you right.
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