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I have a 2019 Rebel. the tail gate is sooo light. is it ok to drive my polaris atv on it? stuffing a atv in the back is way more fun then pulling a trailer. lol

i have the really short box.

thanks
Jay
 

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No issues


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thanks!!!
i have an old polaris 425 lol . best deer puller ever.
 

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Just hauled my Honda Recon 250 without any issues. I’ve also had brick and landscape supplies on it without any problems.
 

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I have a 2019 Rebel. the tail gate is sooo light. is it ok to drive my polaris atv on it? stuffing a atv in the back is way more fun then pulling a trailer. lol

i have the really short box.

thanks
Jay
No issues at all loading my 850 lb. ATV onto the tailgate. In fact, I recently had a 970 lb. item sitting directly on the tailgate without any issues.

The tailgate may seem very light to you because, well, it is compared to tailgates just ten years ago. Ram 1500 tailgates are made of aluminum and most models have a torsion bar spring which takes the weight off the gate and assists in closing.

I tried to find the weight handling specification in both the owners and service manual and couldn't find it.

Best regards,
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 041146 miles.
 

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my set up. 2018 KQ 750 w ps. bought brand new, last atv 2001 bayou lasted 17years 1st guy looked at gave me 1500$ was like new, wanted bigger, KQ plows the driveway and some
neighbors well, great for draggin a deer out
also..only has 159 miles on it..i have trifold
ramps as well just easier for me to load and go on trailer..
 

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What are you guys using for ramps?
I use a Kawasaki aluminum bi-folding ramp. It's about four inches shorter than the bed on my Quad Cab.

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Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 041146 miles.
 

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my set up. 2018 KQ 750 w ps. bought brand new, last atv 2001 bayou lasted 17years 1st guy looked at gave me 1500$ was like new, wanted bigger, KQ plows the driveway and some
neighbors well, great for draggin a deer out
also..only has 159 miles on it..i have trifold
ramps as well just easier for me to load and go on trailer..

This is what I’ve been wanting to do.


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Full Size Tailgate EX Support Bars for Dodge/Ram Full Size 1500

https://www.dgmtailgatesupport.com/...gate-ex-support-bars-dodgeram-full-size-1500/

I use these for my 700lb Harley in my 5'7" bed with the rear tire sitting completely on the open tailgate. These take just seconds to install/remove with no modifications at all and add huge piece of mind, should the tailgate cable break or rip out under stress. $65 for any brand truck. I leave them under my backseat for whenever I need them. And I use wooden ramps for my Skidoo, aluminum ramps for Harley.
 

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Full Size Tailgate EX Support Bars for Dodge/Ram Full Size 1500

https://www.dgmtailgatesupport.com/...gate-ex-support-bars-dodgeram-full-size-1500/

I use these for my 700lb Harley in my 5'7" bed with the rear tire sitting completely on the open tailgate. These take just seconds to install/remove with no modifications at all and add huge piece of mind, should the tailgate cable break or rip out under stress. $65 for any brand truck. I leave them under my backseat for whenever I need them. And I use wooden ramps for my Skidoo, aluminum ramps for Harley.
Bought these when I bought daughter a Polaris Ace 150. Not sure if they were needed but as stated, huge piece of mind just in case! Definitely recommend.
 

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No issues at all loading my 850 lb. ATV onto the tailgate. In fact, I recently had a 970 lb. item sitting directly on the tailgate without any issues.

The tailgate may seem very light to you because, well, it is compared to tailgates just ten years ago. Ram 1500 tailgates are made of aluminum and most models have a torsion bar spring which takes the weight off the gate and assists in closing.

I tried to find the weight handling specification in both the owners and service manual and couldn't find it.

Best regards,
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33 gallon fuel tank, factory dual exhaust, 18” wheels. Build date: 03 June 2018. Now at: 041146 miles.
The MFT is advertised at 2k lbs. Seems hard to believe though.
 

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