After we upgrade to the 1K from our 800s, found we could NOT get the new RZR into the back of the truck like we could with the 800s. Tried pulling in the suspension but still could not get the rear wheels thru the tailgate. We carry the RZR in a toy hauler, but need a way to transport for day trips when we are camping. My first idea was to design a multi part rack that would lock into the 5th wheel hitch for stability. Rattled that around for awhile then saw the rack ‘cdinges56′ made to haul his RZR 900 on the forum. Shamelessly used that and modified to work for my RZR 1K. For ease of handling and ability to haul in the back of the truck, I made it into 4 sections, put 3 vertical supports in the bed and another support coming off the trailer hitch to the rear of the racks. I went with the 11’ aluminum folding ramps from Long Ramps ( division of Diamond Back). I’m at the upper limit for the ramp capacity, but they did not flex a bit when I loaded. I used 1.5" square tube, 1/8" wall and 1.25" square tube as the internal sleeve to join the 4 pieces. It did take quite a bit of sanding on the I.D. of the 1.5" tube to remove the weld ridge to get a good fit for the sleeve. It does sit rather high into the wind stream, but I
only plan to haul for short distances and will keep the speed down.
only plan to haul for short distances and will keep the speed down.
