Pickup Ramp Doubles As Tailgate

Pickup Ramp Doubles As Tailgate PICKUPS Accessories 28-2-28 Many tailgate ramps for pickups have come on the market over the years, but we've never seen one quite as slick as the new Safeload Tailgate that replaces the pickup's original tailgate. "It's much safer than conventional ramps, and it doesn't take up any space in your pickup bed," says inventor George Huggins, Blanchard, Okla. The Safeload Tailgate is made from 1 1/2-in. sq. aircraft aluminum tubing and it attaches like a pickup tailgate. It stores vertically and simply unfolds for use. When fully extended, the ramp is 85 in. long and 49 in. wide. Total weight is about 50 lbs. The ramp comes with an angle iron brace that folds out under the middle when extended. "You can use it on everything from ATV's to golf carts to compact tractors that weigh up to 1,500 lbs.," says Huggins. "I came up with the idea one day after I backed my ATV off a commercial ramp that attached to the pickup tailgate. One side of the ramp came off and the ATV landed on top of me. I didn't get hurt but I decided there had to be a better way. "As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the ramp weighs less than a stock tailgate and, when not in use, it can easily be converted to an attractive flow-through tailgate." Sells for $369 plus $35 S&H. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Scott Stephens, 12208 Lorien Way, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73170 (ph 877 600-7267); email: inquiries@safeloadinc.com; website: www.safeloadusa.com).

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