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Can I haul a golf cart in the bed of a F150?

Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:02 pm
Posted by Crusty
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
2447 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:02 pm
Can the tailgate of my F150 support half the weight of a golf cart? I want to load a golf cart (approximately 1300 lbs. total) into the back of my truck but I have a 6’ bed on the truck which means the rear wheels would have to ride on the tailgate. I would be driving like that for about 2 hours so is it safe? I would rent a trailer and haul it but there will not be any UHaul places open on Sunday for me to get a trailer and that is when I am passing through that area, so if I could load it into the bed of my truck…it would save me a 4 hour round trip later next
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38774 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:09 pm to
I'm not saying it isn't possible, but I've never seen a golf cart in the back of a pick up.
Posted by geaux4a
Nola
Member since Sep 2013
248 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:19 pm to
I wouldn't risk it. Just pay the extra day and pick up the trailer Saturday and return it Sunday night/ Monday morning
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
59759 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:22 pm to
2 1x6s run from cab to end of tailgate. Load cart on them. They distribute the weight evenly across the bed




similar to this. this guy didn't run the the whole way which is ok. if you run them the whole bed the front tires are on them too and it is even better for the tailgate
This post was edited on 9/21/16 at 3:34 pm
Posted by Masterag
'Round Dallas
Member since Sep 2014
18823 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:31 pm to
what I always ask myself in these situations is if shite went wrong, what's the worst that could happen.

in your case, the tailgate could buckle and you could lose a golf cart, or at best frick it up pretty bad; in addition to a messed up tailgate.

I think you know the answer to this. DO IT!




jk... don't do it, just get the trailer
Posted by rilesrick
Member since Mar 2015
6704 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 3:33 pm to
U got a baby bed...... Next time get a real truck not some SUV w an uncovered cargo area.
Posted by Mark Makers
The LP
Member since Jul 2015
2336 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:22 pm to
Watch for low tree limbs, the roof will be up there pretty high, especially if it's a lifted cart. If its stock height, you may have trouble high centering as you break over into the tailgate. I worked at a golf cart place in college and plenty of people hauled them this way but it wouldn't be my first choice.
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 4:52 pm to
I'd make sure my tailgate cables were extra new before attempting that. Might be smart to rig up some extras and definitely strap the hell out of it.

If it falls and kills someone, it's not only over for them, it's over for you as well
Posted by CBLSU316
Far Right of Left
Member since Jun 2008
11392 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:09 pm to
Will a golf cart even fit in a truck bed width wise?

I've never seen this before. Sounds sketchy.......but I'd do it.

I've hauled much heavier loads in the bed of an F150
Posted by crazytigerfan69
everywhere
Member since Apr 2004
5702 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:35 pm to
Anyone know the weight rating for an F-150 tailgate? I have my 4-wheeler with the rear wheels on the tailgate all the time with no problems, but I'm curious if I purchased a larger 4-wheeler if it would be safe.
Posted by tigersownall
Thibodaux
Member since Sep 2011
15363 posts
Posted on 9/21/16 at 5:51 pm to
Strap it good. Run straps underneath your tailgate length wise for extra support. Ranger danger would do it.
Posted by Rockbrc
Attic
Member since Nov 2015
7947 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 7:33 am to
Yes
Posted by Hermit Crab
Under the Sea
Member since Nov 2008
7179 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 11:40 am to
if you are worried about the weight on the tailgate then pull the batteries out and put them in the cab, or truck bed if there is room.
Posted by the LSUSaint
Member since Nov 2009
15444 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 5:01 pm to
Yes, you can. Put front wheels toward tailgate
Posted by the LSUSaint
Member since Nov 2009
15444 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 5:04 pm to
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Posted by swanny297
NELA
Member since Oct 2013
2189 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 6:26 pm to
They call em 1/2 tons for a reason...
Posted by Slim Chance
Member since Oct 2012
1577 posts
Posted on 9/22/16 at 7:20 pm to
quote:

I'd make sure my tailgate cables were extra new before attempting that.


This. I went to drive a Honda Foreman into a Silverado bed a few years back and the cables popped. Scared the shite out of me and screwed the tailgate up when it hit the bumper.
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