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Utility Trailer for ATVs - Ramp Gate or Not?
Posted on 3/21/24 at 9:50 pm
Posted on 3/21/24 at 9:50 pm
About to order a new flatbed trailer to haul around 4 wheelers, kayaks, lumber, etc. Going with a 16-ft trailer with a rail around it.
On the back, I was going to go with slide-out tractor ramps (the adjustable ones you can move around) because I may occasionally haul longer stuff that needs to stick out.
On the other hand, the ramp gate would be good for peace of mind and for keeping little crap like gas cans from falling out.
So what do y’all think is better for a redneck dude’s utility trailer: gate or no gate?
Thanks.
On the back, I was going to go with slide-out tractor ramps (the adjustable ones you can move around) because I may occasionally haul longer stuff that needs to stick out.
On the other hand, the ramp gate would be good for peace of mind and for keeping little crap like gas cans from falling out.
So what do y’all think is better for a redneck dude’s utility trailer: gate or no gate?
Thanks.
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Posted on 3/21/24 at 9:53 pm to Sharlo
Don’t have any pictures on hand, but a fella I know welded a piece of 2” C channel on each of the back corner posts and slides a 2X in after he loads up.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:10 pm to Sharlo
Gates are much more convenient than ramps.
I've had trailers with both.
I've had trailers with both.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:10 pm to Big_country346
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Don’t have any pictures on hand, but a fella I know welded a piece of 2” C channel on each of the back corner posts and slides a 2X in after he loads up.
Brilliant. Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:12 pm to Contender54
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Gates are much more convenient than ramps. I've had trailers with both.
Appreciate the feedback. Yeah I’m going back and forth, but seems like the gate would be way more convenient for 90% of the stuff I haul.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:20 pm to Sharlo
The gate is definitely more convenient but they rattle around so much it drives me crazy! Plus it adds a ton of wind resistance. I agree. It’s a tough decision.
Posted on 3/21/24 at 10:49 pm to MotorBoater
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The gate is definitely more convenient but they rattle around so much it drives me crazy! Plus it adds a ton of wind resistance. I agree. It’s a tough decision.
Appreciate your input. Thankfully, I can’t hear well. So at least I won’t have to factor that in!
Posted on 3/21/24 at 11:45 pm to Sharlo
If I had to choose, I'd go with the gate. One thing is you KNOW you'll be hauling around 4 wheelers, kayaks, gas cans, and other wheeled vehicles, etc., but you MAY have to one day haul something longer than 16 ft. If I KNOW I'm primarily hauling wheeled vehicles, I'm going with the gate.
Will the gate not slide out if you need to haul something longer? Alot you can remove, but they take a 2 man team to rehang them. I have a little 12 footer that I welded up a removable, HD front rack at the same height as the rear gate. That way if I needed to haul something longer than 12 ft. (which is alot more often than in a 16 footer if it's the only trailer you have), I could strap the object to the front rack and rear gate and transport it suspended. It worked like a charm.
Will the gate not slide out if you need to haul something longer? Alot you can remove, but they take a 2 man team to rehang them. I have a little 12 footer that I welded up a removable, HD front rack at the same height as the rear gate. That way if I needed to haul something longer than 12 ft. (which is alot more often than in a 16 footer if it's the only trailer you have), I could strap the object to the front rack and rear gate and transport it suspended. It worked like a charm.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 5:47 am to Contender54
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Gates are much more convenient than ramps.
I've had trailers with both.
Agree with this. Also, you leave your ramps with the trailer when you ride off. Target for thieves.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 6:35 am to Sharlo
My 14' Buck Dandy utility trailer has a gate that folds forward if I'm hauling anything longer than 14'.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 7:06 am to mudshuvl05
Good points. I’ll ask the if the gate can slide out. Thanks.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 7:06 am to DownSouthDave
Never heard of that. Fancy!
Posted on 3/22/24 at 7:13 am to Sharlo
Removable gate
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:03 am to Sharlo
Mine has a gate. Buddy has ramps. Get the gate.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:18 am to Sharlo
On a 16' I'd go ramps. I don't care for gates on 16-18' trailers. If you were talking 12-14' I'd go gates.
I have both and use them both for different applications. 16-18' trailers are so versatile that I'd hate to set it up for just ATVs. I use my 18' to haul my tractor, as a car hauler and for big loads to the dump. Also for big tree trunks I cut down that no way I could put it in a trailer with a gate.
I have both and use them both for different applications. 16-18' trailers are so versatile that I'd hate to set it up for just ATVs. I use my 18' to haul my tractor, as a car hauler and for big loads to the dump. Also for big tree trunks I cut down that no way I could put it in a trailer with a gate.
This post was edited on 3/22/24 at 8:24 am
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:45 am to Sharlo
You want ramps on a utility trailer and gate on a smaller tandem for side by sides and atv's.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 8:54 am to Sharlo
16' dove tail trailer with short gate.
will help with the rattle.
will help with the rattle.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 9:52 am to Sharlo
Going with a detachable gate.
Thanks baws!
Thanks baws!
Posted on 3/22/24 at 9:59 am to Sharlo
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Going with a detachable gate.
That's what I have. If I'm not carrying anything I just take the gate off and strap it down to help with gas mileage.
We have a dirt mound at our camp so you can back a trailer up to it to load/unload bikes, so half the time I don't need the gate at all.
Posted on 3/22/24 at 11:56 am to Sharlo
The welded angle iron with a 2x10 treated is the way to go and buy some wheeler ramps (collapsing style) from Tractor Supply.
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