easy to load/unload. less crap to go wrong (less tires, less axles, less broken trailer frames). can park anywhere on any road and not have to worry about turning around. can park on logging roads with deep snow easier.

you need to buy a nice cover for your sled.

newer 2500hd trucks barely feel it. unless you throw 3 sleds on. payload on newer trucks is insane compared to 15 years ago.

everyone I know switched. im in the market for one now. I want one with the slide out sides

 

have had mine for 10 years i think. 3/4 ton truck you don't even know it's there. just as easy to load as a trailer.

 

I have one and love it, I have the 8 ft truck boss on a chevy 3500 and can't tell there on the back, I can load and unload 2 sleds in about 10 minutes. sleds don't get to dirty way up high, but I got a good cover, the cover is the hardest part of loading them! we put the 2 mountain sleds on the back of truck then tow a trailer with 5 trails sleds for family riding, when its time to play off trail I unhitch the trailer and we are off into the deep woods!

 

Must be nice not towing a trailer but I have to say it's tough to beat the convinence of an inline. This is my first year with one and it's so easy it's stupid. I don't think I'd like loading a sled deck but I suppose like anything else you'd get used to it. Also would not like losing the bed of my truck and dry storage area under a toneau cover. They have thier plusses and minuses for sure, just like trailers.

 

Decks aren't for everyone but they are actually way more convenient than a trailer. You can turn around anyplace not to mention you can go any where, better ride, better on fuel and you have use of the bed under the deck which is dry and secure (no worries about your gear getting stolen when you lock the gate).

 

I have to say the truckboss set up is pretty nice, add a smart box pull out and you got a great set up. Unfortunately they are big money.

Letterman, where did you buy yours, I see you are in Mass. no dealers here in Maine that I can see.

I'm fanatical about keep my stuff clean and salt free, not much I can doo about the truck but I like knowing my sleds are in an enclosed trailer when its a sloppy mess on the highway.

 

Picked it up in New Hampshire

 

the next after I posted my comment our trailer broke a leaf spring on the way home this weekend haha

 

Same damn thing happened to me. Luckily I was very close to my house.

 

$6500.00 for the truck boss deck I like.
I think I will get two and give one to a friend.

 

$6500 for a two place trailer with no wheels? Wow.

I mean, I understand why people have them but that's crazy. Nothing is inexpensive anymore....

 

I put mine on my truck in fall and it comes off in late spring. Simple loading/unloading and its excellent. If you ride back country stuff you don't want a trailer to get in and around . Wont go without one!!!!!!!!

 

I do not have one and never trailer anymore since I own a place in Pittsburg. However it certainly beats towing a trailer I am sure.

The only issues I would see is loading and unloading if you do not have the confidence to do it and you need a 250 0r 2500 or bigger. There would be no way in hell I would put one on a 150 or 1500.

 

Never want to look back at your sled when it falls off the deck :ermm: I had it happen to me for the first time ever this past weekend, straps broke and luckily the dash took all the impact so it's just repairing about 160 bucks worth of plastic. I glued and tapped it back up and rode it!

 

I went with a Yutrax ATV heavy tri fold ramp ($120 at Cabelas), $15 worth of plywood, $40 worth of plastic snowmobile ramp guides and after a couple hours of fixing up for sled travel, I just load mine in the back of the truck. Obviously only for solo missions, but I don't have room on my house lot for a sled trailer, nor a spot to store a sled deck in the off season.

My sled sticks WAY out of my short bed, but it works...

 

Shit gets stolen I have heard it happening up there as well but I have no idea how much it happens.

Sorry to hear that about your sled. I had my Firecat years ago fall out of the back of my truck. Was in a rush and didn't tie it in or put the brake on. I was at a light and when I took off she went by by. Nothing happened except a very hurt ego :blink:

 

I have a 2016 Ram 2500 quad cab. 6.4l and love my Sport Deck. Ditched the 4 place trailer as I only have 2 sleds now. As for covered in shit, never had that happen. Drove in slush, stayed back so my truck windshield stayed clean, so did the sleds. Yes, you will get a little grime on the sleds, it's not a enclosed trailer for God's sake. A inline enclosed would zbe great. I don't have a place to park it when I get to our cabin. This allows me the convenience of getting into remote areas and I can still turn my truck around without issue.

As for loading, first time is sketchy. Once you've done it, no problem. Think of it like sex, you can watch all the porn you want, but until you jump on and go for the ride, you're not sure what to do.

I can pull the deck out with the help of my wife. I do pull the ramp off and set to the side. Same with install. I'm 50 yrs old and have no regrets with my purchase.

Here's a pic of my deck on my truck.

 

I have a 2016 Ram 2500 quad cab. 6.4l and love my Sport Deck. Ditched the 4 place trailer as I only have 2 sleds now. As for covered in shit, never had that happen. Drove in slush, stayed back so my truck windshield stayed clean, so did the sleds. Yes, you will get a little grime on the sleds, it's not a enclosed trailer for God's sake. A inline enclosed would zbe great. I don't have a place to park it when I get to our cabin. This allows me the convenience of getting into remote areas and I can still turn my truck around without issue.

As for loading, first time is sketchy. Once you've done it, no problem. Think of it like sex, you can watch all the porn you want, but until you jump on and go for the ride, you're not sure what to do.

I can pull the deck out with the help of my wife. I do pull the ramp off and set to the side. Same with install. I'm 50 yrs old and have no regrets with my purchase.

Here's a pic of my deck on my truck.

hahaha I like that one

 

The truck boss is definitely a pricey deck, but it is also I think the best, I did a lot of research and this unit looks to be the strongest. I got it for the mountain sled, thinking about driving out west for a couple weeks

 

Make sure if you do get a deck, get the super clamps. both Front and Rear. I have them on my deck, my bud does not and what a pain in the ass it is using a deck without the clamps. My sled can be secured to the deck without getting up in the deck. And once the sled is clamped down it will not loosen up like the traditional tie downs. Well worth the money!!!!!!!

 

I'll second the superclamps. Have them on my deck. Also have the low profile grip glides. Don't want to slip and fall off.

 

I'm a little late reading and replying to this post, but I must say that that it is very refreshing to hear so many people talk highly about sled decks let alone the TRUCKBOSS decks! I am the dealer for TRUCKBOSS for New York with a growing territory into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I have been supplying these decks to people for 4 years now and have had nothing but satisfied customers. I understand that they can be pricey but they are the Cadillac of the sled deck market.

I'll address some issues that have been proposed and answered by other posters of this discussion. First off the TRUCKBOSS decks are air tight so theres no water getting into your box also making it fully secure if you have a locking tailgate. The deck is secured to the bed of your truck in addition to the rails, there are no straps or other weak forms of securing the deck to the bed such as some of the other companies use. In terms of the truck, a 2500 or higher is not needed, in fact I have installed a couple decks on some 1500's/F150's. The only thing I recommend is either air bags in the rear or Timbren suspension enhancement, with these simple improvements the truck will handle just as any other truck with a deck equipped would.The biggest thing with TRUCKBOSS is that their decks are all aluminum with no welds or other materials that will deteriorate with time. This makes the decks light and virtuously maintenance free. As far as loading and unloading goes, the majority of you have answered this pretty well. For sleds it is a little intimidating in the beginning but you quickly adjust. Depending on your deck size, the ramps vary from a 10ft to a 12ft telescoping ramp that stores under the deck on a set of hangers. If you do not feel comfortable loading them or if your sled breaks down and you aren't looking to man handle the sled than I would recommend the optional winch kit that comes with a mounted switch under the bed, a wired controller, as well as a wireless controller. The winch also doubles as a secure way of knowing that your sled isn't going anywhere during travel if left secured to the sled(s).

I am happy to address any questions that anyone may have as well as send photos of a deck in detail or operation. As for those who are looking for a deck and do not have a dealer locally to them, we ship decks all across the country at no additional cost. Feel free to contact me if you are interested and we can provide a quote with free shipping to your home directly or if you are interested in making the trip to my garage we do free installation. I saw that some people have posted prices for decks that they were interested in, just so others know TRUCKBOSS has a wide variety of prices that can go much lower than $6500. A new addition to TRUCKBOSS is that they have partnered with Caliber for their accessories provided with the deck as well as add ons. A big thanks to all of those who support and inform others about their experience with sled decks!!

 

I'm a little late reading and replying to this post, but I must say that that it is very refreshing to hear so many people talk highly about sled decks let alone the TRUCKBOSS decks! I am the dealer for TRUCKBOSS for New York with a growing territory into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I have been supplying these decks to people for 4 years now and have had nothing but satisfied customers. I understand that they can be pricey but they are the Cadillac of the sled deck market.

I'll address some issues that have been proposed and answered by other posters of this discussion. First off the TRUCKBOSS decks are air tight so theres no water getting into your box also making it fully secure if you have a locking tailgate. The deck is secured to the bed of your truck in addition to the rails, there are no straps or other weak forms of securing the deck to the bed such as some of the other companies use. In terms of the truck, a 2500 or higher is not needed, in fact I have installed a couple decks on some 1500's/F150's. The only thing I recommend is either air bags in the rear or Timbren suspension enhancement, with these simple improvements the truck will handle just as any other truck with a deck equipped would.The biggest thing with TRUCKBOSS is that their decks are all aluminum with no welds or other materials that will deteriorate with time. This makes the decks light and virtuously maintenance free. As far as loading and unloading goes, the majority of you have answered this pretty well. For sleds it is a little intimidating in the beginning but you quickly adjust. Depending on your deck size, the ramps vary from a 10ft to a 12ft telescoping ramp that stores under the deck on a set of hangers. If you do not feel comfortable loading them or if your sled breaks down and you aren't looking to man handle the sled than I would recommend the optional winch kit that comes with a mounted switch under the bed, a wired controller, as well as a wireless controller. The winch also doubles as a secure way of knowing that your sled isn't going anywhere during travel if left secured to the sled(s).

I am happy to address any questions that anyone may have as well as send photos of a deck in detail or operation. As for those who are looking for a deck and do not have a dealer locally to them, we ship decks all across the country at no additional cost. Feel free to contact me if you are interested and we can provide a quote with free shipping to your home directly or if you are interested in making the trip to my garage we do free installation. I saw that some people have posted prices for decks that they were interested in, just so others know TRUCKBOSS has a wide variety of prices that can go much lower than $6500. A new addition to TRUCKBOSS is that they have partnered with Caliber for their accessories provided with the deck as well as add ons. A big thanks to all of those who support and inform others about their experience with sled decks!![/QUOte

No way Id put a deck in Half ton truck. Don't care if you have air bags or not. Will it do it? Sure, but not advised. Truck isn't big enough IMHO and well over the legal limit on payload. I wouldn't advise it on a 1500. See plenty of em out.

 

Two words: PUSH BUTTON

I just back into my garage, hook up and away we go.

 

3 mountain sleds on a deck with 3 200lb guys in my 14 Silverado is still not near the limit. if it were 3 yamahas im sure we would be at or close to the weight

 

IMO
You are far better off driving a half ton with a sled deck than pulling a trailer.The added weight will give you traction like crazy.They arent my thing because I can get to where I need to go with a trailer most of the time but for driving way down a sketchy road to unload and ride it would be the only way to go.Its also great for the guy who just doesnt have a place to park a trailer at home.
The newer half ton trucks have way more load capacity than the older stuff did.

 

I got some experience...
Needs to be 3/4 or bigger for late model trucks. New tundra w custom leaf pack...lasted 4wks before I traded it, new trucks bit designed to be loaded to max capacity.


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