BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Just picked up a sled and it sticks out quite a bit past the tailgate when in the back of my S10. I've been searching the MTO site without much luck. Is there a limitation as to how far my load can stick out past the tailgate? I realize it will need red flags or similar, but I just want to make sure I'm legal driving down the road (with it secured in place with tie-downs obviously) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Here ya go: The Highway Traffic Act states that any load overhanging the rear of a vehicle by 1.5 m (5 ft) or more should be marked by a red light when lights are required (one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise) and, at all other times, by a red flag or red marker. Oh ya, if your kidoo hangs over by 5 feet, I think you'll be doing a wheelie all the way to the lake in an S-10. Edited February 2, 2011 by Fisherman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) LOL!!! Yeah, it's no 5ft, maybe a foot and a half at most, I appreciate the info! One less thing to worry about. Damn ZR2's and their shortboxes! The interesting part is how I'm going to load this sucker, lol. Edited February 2, 2011 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ramp from princess auto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 no worries about marking it,fisherman hit it on the head. as for loading it...... you can buy a ramp/build a ramp. another limited option is to make sure you pile a snow bank high enough to load it each time. save the hassle and start looking for a single or utility trailer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 no worries about marking it,fisherman hit it on the head. as for loading it...... you can buy a ramp/build a ramp. another limited option is to make sure you pile a snow bank high enough to load it each time. save the hassle and start looking for a single or utility trailer! I already have access to a trailer, the problem is storing it. No room at my place.. I'll check out the ramps at PA! I actually off loaded it tonight into a snowbank at the front of my house. Pulled it out, put it into reverse and off she came. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 It grows old real fast though Bill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sweet you got a sled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smally21 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 just stay off the 407 with your tailgate down, they have no sense of humour with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Brother rides the 407 all the time on his Harley.. standard config, as manufactured, storage box overhangs the plate and the camera can't pick it up. Plate is not "obstructed" and not his problem that camera angle can't pick it up. Same deal with a tailgate down with load in truck. Plate can still be read by the police following.. it's not "obstructed". There are no "exceptions" in the HWTA for the 407. Edited February 2, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bacon Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 GMC Jimmy's with the rear mounted spare tire are also eligible for 'discounts' on the 407. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 GMC Jimmy's with the rear mounted spare tire are also eligible for 'discounts' on the 407. Add the Pathfinder to the list as well with the rear mounted spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 And my old Ford Bronco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Bill you can keep it in the back of my ford if yer worried about it. No walking for you I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So what did you end up buying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 So what did you end up buying? Older Polaris, 2000 Indy Trail Touring. Twin 550, 2UP, reverse, etc etc. Should be a great ice fishing machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Bill check out cabelas.com. I bought a yukon trifold ramp in dec, it was on sale, something like 134 shipped to my door. PAs ramps were 169. I see some still on sale there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 LOL!!! Yeah, it's no 5ft, maybe a foot and a half at most, I appreciate the info! One less thing to worry about. Damn ZR2's and their shortboxes! The interesting part is how I'm going to load this sucker, lol. Ramps are on special starting Thursday at CTC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Bill check out cabelas.com. I bought a yukon trifold ramp in dec, it was on sale, something like 134 shipped to my door. PAs ramps were 169. I see some still on sale there. Thanks buddy! I'll check them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Older Polaris, 2000 Indy Trail Touring. Twin 550, 2UP, reverse, etc etc. Should be a great ice fishing machine. Great ice fishing sled. I could see where it might stick out of the back of an S10 being its a touring longtrack model LOL. I'll have to keep an eye out there for ya. If you see someone pulling up on an even older indy trail its me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'll keep my eye open for ya Roy, thanks for the info!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdox Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 GMC Jimmy's with the rear mounted spare tire are also eligible for 'discounts' on the 407. Same with my ZR2 Blazer with big 31" spare hanging off the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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