CJNAZ Report post Posted November 12, 2015 I will soon have the opportunity to acquire a Bulldog ATV Rack for a great price. Looking for opinions from fellow members who have, or had, one. Or have experience with one. Currently I load my quad into the back of my long bed Dodge but there is little room left for other gear. I pull a pop-up and storage within that rig is limited so I need to expand my options. I've read several articles/forums already but what better venue than CWT.com to get input. My main concern is how well the rack secures into the bed and how it will hold up going down the many washboards roads here in Az. What are your thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted November 12, 2015 I have one similar to that. Mine was made by an expert welder I know. No bolt together joints...all welds...heavy duty. Very similar design. It ties down to the bed tie-downs with turnbuckles. I have had no problem with stability or breakage. I load two large 500 quads on it, which are 7' long and 700lbs dry. Has stow-away heavy duty ramps too. Not sure how the bolt together types hold up. I haven't used it in a couple of years, since I sold my tent trailer and should probably sell it. I would want around $800...give or take. Not sure what kind of deal you're getting on the bulldog. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkslare Report post Posted November 13, 2015 I have owned one for about 4 years. Never have had a problem with it at all. It stays right where I chain it down. I put two 700 grizzly's on the rack and I still have room under it for alot of gear. I also tow my little Tacoma on a car hauler to get around and I stuff the Tacoma as well. I would recommend it. Things to be aware of, It is a pretty wide unit. also the 4 wheelers are up there a ways so i always try to put my wheels in a ditch to bring the 4 wheelers a little closer to the ground. Also we put air bags on the truck and it maid the ride alot more stable. Thats alot of weight up in the air. Good luck with it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted November 13, 2015 How do you get it up there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted November 13, 2015 How do you get it up there? Exactly??? Even with the wheels in the ditch it still looks scary??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted November 13, 2015 4x4 low range. If you have experience riding quads it is no problem. Just be sure the truck is level side to side. My ramps are 12' long, so it lessens the angle. Had a couple "pucker" moments when the ramps were wet and muddy tires. No accidents yet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJNAZ Report post Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for the offer Elkslare. I'm getting the Bulldog for a great price and need to stick within my budget. Sounds like your rig is well made. Can't imagine someone wouldn't grab that from you in a heartbeat for the price you offered. @Viper - Appreciate the feedback. I'll be looking into the airbags for my truck soon. Need to do some research on those as well. It's interesting that your ramps are 12' in length. The ramps that come with the Bulldog I am getting are only 10' and the OEM ramps that came with the rack. I'll be setting mine so I can load/unload from the side versus the rear. I've thought about coating the ramps with coarse Grizzly Grip paint to aid in the slippage factor. Good advise all around. Appreciate your thoughts guys. I knew CWT would come thru with feedback. I'll post pics once I get it and load it for the 1st time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkslare Report post Posted November 13, 2015 One more thing. I do not know if you are getting the the tire bonnets with the rack? But if your not you can buy them at bulldog Here is a link. http://bulldogatv.com/#!/ATV-UTV-Tire-Bonnets-Set-of-Two/p/49424997/category=12802577 They cost 45.00 for a set of 2. I use two sets when I haul my 2 grizzly's. one on the front and one on the opposite side back tire. As far as driving them up you can do it on the flat ground. My son does this, but I am a little older and a little smarter, OK maybe it is called little more fear. LOL Yes going up when the tires are muddy can be a Little hairy. I would much rather be on a slight incline. to get those ramps a little more horizontal. Going down the ramp is no big deal. I believe my ramps are 10 feet as well and they fold up and stow under the 4 wheeler. I also put a lock and cable around the 4 wheeler and rack. You never know. Here is a pic of the ramps down and unloading. Hope this helps 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
