Gold Cart on F-250 Tailgate?

Ronniek · 10-14-2011, 01:14 PM

Hoddy, hoping someone has done this. I have a F-250 6 3/4 bed. My golfcart will fit all the way in the bed without a toolbox, but I really need a box (no sidebox). The cart would fit with the box but the back tires would sit on the tailgate. Is that too much weight for the tailgate?
I'm gonna post this on my F-250 forum also.

Thanks

scottyb · 10-14-2011, 01:22 PM

You are asking a lot of the cables..... and gas cart maybe .... not an electric

You can help the reduce the load by putting a solid plank down under the wheels that extends out to the end of the tailgate......Load the cart on top of the planks (2x8 or 2x10 & steel loading ramps would be even better) but this will help carry some of the load.

Tech Support · 10-14-2011, 01:28 PM

Just to make it more fun to load, you may find if you can back it in the majority of weight will be in the truck, not on the tailgate.

Stevegrmich · 10-14-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Tech Support

Just to make it more fun to load, you may find if you can back it in the majority of weight will be in the truck, not on the tailgate.

MikeH75 · 10-14-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevegrmich

Back it in!! Back it in!!! Back it in!!!!

erict · 10-14-2011, 03:41 PM

When backing in just make sure you either remove your windshield or secure it really well.

Ronniek · 10-14-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottyb

You are asking a lot of the cables..... and gas cart maybe .... not an electric

You can help the reduce the load by putting a solid plank down under the wheels that extends out to the end of the tailgate......Load the cart on top of the planks (2x8 or 2x10 & steel loading ramps would be even better) but this will help carry some of the load.

I was actually considering that, thanks!

Ronniek · 10-14-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tech Support

Just to make it more fun to load, you may find if you can back it in the majority of weight will be in the truck, not on the tailgate.

Tell me, I'm already sweating bullets driving it on.

Ronniek · 10-14-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by erict

When backing in just make sure you either remove your windshield or secure it really well.

YES! I know someone that didn't secure it & lost it.

crash12888 · 10-14-2011, 06:46 PM

I have a shortbed Silverado and my tires sit on the tailgate also.
I use two 8' 2X8s that I put in the bed, back down in the ditch and drive the cart in.
Been doing it for years and no issues. Just make sure the boards are long enough that the front wheels sit on them as well.

10-14-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
Ronniek Getting Wild Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lancaster,SC Posts: 79	Gold Cart on F-250 Tailgate? Hoddy, hoping someone has done this. I have a F-250 6 3/4 bed. My golfcart will fit all the way in the bed without a toolbox, but I really need a box (no sidebox). The cart would fit with the box but the back tires would sit on the tailgate. Is that too much weight for the tailgate? I'm gonna post this on my F-250 forum also. Thanks

10-14-2011, 01:22 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Gold Cart on F-250 Tailgate? You are asking a lot of the cables..... and gas cart maybe .... not an electric You can help the reduce the load by putting a solid plank down under the wheels that extends out to the end of the tailgate......Load the cart on top of the planks (2x8 or 2x10 & steel loading ramps would be even better) but this will help carry some of the load.

10-14-2011, 01:28 PM	#3
Tech Support How Can I Help? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SW Wisc & West Central, FL Posts: 1,385	Re: Gold Cart on F-250 Tailgate? Just to make it more fun to load, you may find if you can back it in the majority of weight will be in the truck, not on the tailgate.

10-14-2011, 03:41 PM	#6
erict Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: East Michigan Posts: 1,364	Re: Gold Cart on F-250 Tailgate? When backing in just make sure you either remove your windshield or secure it really well.

10-14-2011, 06:46 PM	#10
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: Gold Cart on F-250 Tailgate? I have a shortbed Silverado and my tires sit on the tailgate also. I use two 8' 2X8s that I put in the bed, back down in the ditch and drive the cart in. Been doing it for years and no issues. Just make sure the boards are long enough that the front wheels sit on them as well.

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