New truck. What size bed?

daygoboi02 · 07-22-2012, 05:25 PM

I am looking into getting a new truck. A Toyota Tundra Crew Max to be exact. It comes with a short bed though. I was wondering if the short bed would lead to many problems or complications with having my bike in it.. Anybody have any helpful information??

Cutty72 · 07-22-2012, 05:36 PM

How long is toyota's short bed?
You will need a 6.5' to be able to fit a sport bike and close the tailgate.

daygoboi02 · 07-22-2012, 05:42 PM

the bed itself is 66.7 inches and the gate im assuming is 22.

Captain Morgan · 07-22-2012, 05:46 PM

5'6" bed? That is short. Sounds like you may need to invest in the ramps that convert to a tailgate rail/cage because you'll need the tailgate open to have the bike in there. http://www.pickupspecialties.com/loa...d_extender.htm

daygoboi02 · 07-22-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

5'6" bed? That is short. Sounds like you may need to invest in the ramps that convert to a tailgate rail/cage because you'll need the tailgate open to have the bike in there. http://www.pickupspecialties.com/loa...d_extender.htm

Thank you Captain Morgan

derf · 07-22-2012, 07:20 PM

I have a 5 ft bed, and all I do is put the bikes on the truck with the tailgate down, then slide the ramps under the back tire for extra support, tie the whole thing down and never had an issue. I use 4 straps, one for each handlebar, and one on each side in the rear, the straps pull the bike forward against the front of the bed. Then I'll drive a mile or so, check the tie downs, and again in another 30 miles after that. Pretty stable that way and Ive done hundreds of miles with no issues.

Not strapped down in the photo

daygoboi02 · 07-22-2012, 07:42 PM

[QUOTE=derf;516381]I have a 5 ft bed, and all I do is put the bikes on the truck with the tailgate down, then slide the ramps under the back tire for extra support, tie the whole thing down and never had an issue. I use 4 straps, one for each handlebar, and one on each side in the rear, the straps pull the bike forward against the front of the bed. Then I'll drive a mile or so, check the tie downs, and again in another 30 miles after that. Pretty stable that way and Ive done hundreds of miles with no issues.

alright.. ill have to try that.. THANKS!

Cutty72 · 07-22-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derf

I have a 5 ft bed, and all I do is put the bikes on the truck with the tailgate down, then slide the ramps under the back tire for extra support, tie the whole thing down and never had an issue. I use 4 straps, one for each handlebar, and one on each side in the rear, the straps pull the bike forward against the front of the bed. Then I'll drive a mile or so, check the tie downs, and again in another 30 miles after that. Pretty stable that way and Ive done hundreds of miles with no issues.

Not strapped down in the photo

What do you tie the center handlebars to?

Rangerscott · 07-22-2012, 08:24 PM

If you have a way to get your bike in the bed and your serious about the purchase than Id talk to the salesman and see if they would let you load your bike up.

wildchild · 07-22-2012, 09:36 PM

mosty of my trucks have an eye bolt installed in the middle of the bed floor for tying the center down. it has workd for years. reinforced underneath to keep it from pulling through the floor with force.
gate down on the truck won't be a problem, brought my cruiser to florida in a shortbed with the gate down. along with many many other bikes having been back there that way.

07-22-2012, 05:25 PM	#1
daygoboi02 Trailer Queen Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Moto: 2003 Ducati 999 Posts: 10	New truck. What size bed? I am looking into getting a new truck. A Toyota Tundra Crew Max to be exact. It comes with a short bed though. I was wondering if the short bed would lead to many problems or complications with having my bike in it.. Anybody have any helpful information??

07-22-2012, 05:46 PM	#4
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	5'6" bed? That is short. Sounds like you may need to invest in the ramps that convert to a tailgate rail/cage because you'll need the tailgate open to have the bike in there. http://www.pickupspecialties.com/loa...d_extender.htm Last edited by Captain Morgan; 07-22-2012 at 05:51 PM..

07-22-2012, 07:20 PM	#6
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	I have a 5 ft bed, and all I do is put the bikes on the truck with the tailgate down, then slide the ramps under the back tire for extra support, tie the whole thing down and never had an issue. I use 4 straps, one for each handlebar, and one on each side in the rear, the straps pull the bike forward against the front of the bed. Then I'll drive a mile or so, check the tie downs, and again in another 30 miles after that. Pretty stable that way and Ive done hundreds of miles with no issues. Not strapped down in the photo __________________

07-22-2012, 05:42 PM	#3
daygoboi02 Trailer Queen Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Moto: 2003 Ducati 999 Posts: 10	the bed itself is 66.7 inches and the gate im assuming is 22.

07-22-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
daygoboi02 Trailer Queen Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix Moto: 2003 Ducati 999 Posts: 10	[QUOTE=derf;516381]I have a 5 ft bed, and all I do is put the bikes on the truck with the tailgate down, then slide the ramps under the back tire for extra support, tie the whole thing down and never had an issue. I use 4 straps, one for each handlebar, and one on each side in the rear, the straps pull the bike forward against the front of the bed. Then I'll drive a mile or so, check the tie downs, and again in another 30 miles after that. Pretty stable that way and Ive done hundreds of miles with no issues. alright.. ill have to try that.. THANKS!

07-22-2012, 08:24 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	If you have a way to get your bike in the bed and your serious about the purchase than Id talk to the salesman and see if they would let you load your bike up.

07-22-2012, 09:36 PM	#10
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	mosty of my trucks have an eye bolt installed in the middle of the bed floor for tying the center down. it has workd for years. reinforced underneath to keep it from pulling through the floor with force. gate down on the truck won't be a problem, brought my cruiser to florida in a shortbed with the gate down. along with many many other bikes having been back there that way.