Kart fit in a 5ft truck bed?

Paul Makarucha · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:05 am Post subject: Kart fit in a 5ft truck bed?

How well does a kart fit in the back of a 5ft bed?

With the assumption the tailgate would have to be down, does it fit? How much sticks out? Do you cover it still somehow?

Will it fit with one of those ATV bed extenders:
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSTXozxKYWlQSlHbjR6zWXCpgooMiJeaKBPOnh4Ekq9Mhb8gw8_Mw

I'm going to go measure everything up but figured some of you guys are already doing this so it wouldn't hurt to ask

Thanks!
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Tim Reed · Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Posts: 93 Location: Cincinnati

Yes. I was able to do the same with a standard F150 bed, folding the tailgate down, using the extender shown in the link you have provided and able to slide your toolbox in as well. No problem.

Justin Martin · Joined: 27 Mar 2012 Posts: 328

Well I'm not sure, but I know my kart fits in my 95 Chevy Tahoe with the seats down and side pods off.

Your major concern is width, you might have to take off wheels or side pods.

Russell Stevens · Joined: 15 Oct 2012 Posts: 100

8Ft bed here on a 2010 Ram, I can't speak to length but the rear tires wouldn't go past the wheel arches in the bed. Everything else fit fine. '08 Kosmic T-11 at 54" rear width.

Paul Makarucha · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:34 am Post subject:

I'm looking at a Tacoma with the small bed (5ft vs 6 ft), so small-ish pickup size trucks. I figured with the pods removed I could leave the wheels on and the rear wheels could fit on the tailgate with the bed extender holding everything in (and obviously tie the kart down).

If that fit the next issue would be protecting against rain. After the tonneau cover the rear would still be exposed. I suppose a kart cover would be enough but maybe there are other options?
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Michael Boone · Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:33 am Post subject:

I can put my kart in the back of my truck . Before I'd have to take the spoiler off so the front tire could push against the wheel wells but don't even have to do that now with the new style body on my kart. I use to straps to hold it in. Tools and supplies in the tool box kart stand up against the tool box!

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Paul Makarucha · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:33 pm Post subject:

Thanks Michael! That's what I'm looking for. I think the Tacoma would have a wider bed then whatever that truck is.

Anyone else have some experience with this?
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Ray Mcik · Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posts: 532

Buy a couple of these to protect your investment when traveling
They handle the weather and are adjustable , I have two of 6 ft'er and they will fit through the trucks factory tie downs
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http://www.masterlock.com/products/product_details/8413KA
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Scott Heavin · Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject:

Here's mine in the back of my Ridgeline. Front bumper off, sidepods off and wheels pushed all the way in. The rears won't clear the sides of the bed, so they sit against the edges.

You can probably compare the bed size of the Ridgeline to the Tacoma to get a better idea.

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Paul Makarucha · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:34 am Post subject:

Good suggestion Ray!

Thanks for the pics Scott!

Both very helpful. I'm going to measure up the bed of a tacoma tomorrow and see what kinda black Friday deals they have Smile

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Alex Ventura · Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:57 pm Post subject:

If wheel wells are a problem you could build wood ramps to go over them.