Advice on ATV in bed of Crewmax

I just bought a 2004 BRP 650XT. It weighs like 700lbs, and I put it in the bed of my truck. It sagged a bit but it was 100% fine. I used ratchet straps on the back bumper of it and anchored them to the bed anchors by the tailgate toward the rear of the bed. Using your bed is fine with ramps, it's a little scary backing out of it but you'll get used to it.

 

PS you'll be much happier with the Honda...

 

No issues with the weight, and that BRP is heavier than either of the ones you're considering.

 

I had a can am DS450. I would load it in the bed without ramps. With my buddy, each of us grabbing one front wheel and hoisting it on tailgate. Then lift rear and push forward. For the way down just grab the rear handle quick and the quad will fall off without hitting the tailgate.
Then again it is a sports ATV so pretty light.

The tundra would actually drive better with a load in the bed.

 

Love my 420

 

They are nothing special, no frills atv's but they last forever and I hate Polaris.

 

that way:

 

That's why I bought it, no frills but gets the job done

 

I have hauled an ATV numerous times and have had no issues with the tailgate.
I have a block cut so the front bumper doesn't touch the front of the box. As others have stated, over time it will bend forward and touch the cab.
I also highly recommend tying down the ramps as I have had them kick out while loading. Not a pleasant feeling.
Last note, I love my Honda Foreman. It is a 1996 and have only done tires and installed a new starter yesterday. Workhorse and will run forever.

 

$500 used trailer is the way to go. Keep your bed space for a variety of things. Keep your visibility out the rear window. Otherwise you really need locked on ramps to be safe and ensure they don't kick. I've seen straps kick.

I hauled both in the bed and used a trailer and can tell you first hand trailer works better. Split the price with a buddy or neighbor if needed.

 

I have also seen guys run these for security while in back of truck.

 

Not sure but if you have his signature and need a... let's say... duplicate, I'm an expert signature duplicater...

 

Weight will be fine. My advice is get a decent set of ramp. Nothing worst than trying to go up slippery ramps especially when the atv tires are damp or muddy

 

Just cut the weight in half and ride two wheels, problem solved!

 

I have a 2006 Honda Rancher. When I had my Tacoma I hauled it in the bed with no issues. Definitely put a piece of wood across the front of the bed like ColoradoTJ suggested.

I would also go with Honda, they are bulletproof.

 

I wouldn't worry too much about the weight. I haul a 600 lb Honda Rancher everyday at work, it lowers the rear end on my GMC 1500 maybe an inch or two. But the suggestion about a board or something in front of the tires is a very wise one, the front bed of my work truck is pretty well beaten up against the cab after one year of hauling it around. One of my coworkers took out his rear window with the four wheeler last year.