Loading / Unloading generator into our truck (Saving our backs)

With our last truck I was able to get the generator into and out of the back of the truck, It was not fun but doable. Now with our new truck the bed height is around 8" higher and to save our backs I setup this system to safely and easily load and unload our generator.
Tuf Tug Rope Hoist: amzn.to/2UrwbtS
Reese Adjustabe Ramp Tops: amzn.to/2ZPcGwN
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[@kevinr5187]

Nice! Fun stuff!

[@kelvinlee4543]

Glad you posted video!!!

[@frankbullitt4556]

clever idea

[@fabianlalruatfela2689]

Great idea... When no gantry crane etc available it's a good idea

[@rjae5641]

Just found you Partner! Thanks much for the back saver dyi video solution. I knew I needed a pulley system. I'm loading a generator also but heavier!

[@nasryawang9124]

Excellent idea. Thank you for sharing

[@AdrianClement]

Solved the issue with your help! Thank you so much! My setup and situation are different but same goal. I'm loading a heavy diy battery generator housed in a big toolbox for my solar setup into the back of my suburban. I'm using a hand winch I had on hand attached to the sturdy frame of the back seat to hoist the unit up a factory ramp i bought. Had I not seen your video I would still be scratching my head how to pull this off. Thanks again! This will make my life that much easier!

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank you for your comment, I enjoy hearing from those how have been helped from my videos. Also it is great that you were able to adapt it to your specific needs.

[@candacejeffries2057]

I have been dragging a 100 lb hydraulic jack cart for 10 years to lift my 250 lb honda generator for my coffee concession business. This is a perfect option to installing a winch. Thanks for the post. Awesome.

[@DiyRVandHome]

You are welcome, I use to lift this generator into the back of our old truck but it was taking a toll on me. When we bought this one there was no way I could do it so I had to come up with a solution.

[@johningram2153]

It's funny you mention the hydraulic table cart. That 1,000 lbs capacity cart from Harbor Freight has been on my list of things to get for the longest time, because it's such a great thing to use to load and unload my truck. But the problem is I wouldn't be able to take it anywhere, because IT'S impossible to get in the truck by myself. As I was watching this video, I thought, "Yeah, I could use this for that hydraulic card". I need a more gradual ramp, though. Fortunately, Harbor Freight sells that also.

[@240fxst]

Genius. Thanks for sharing sir.

[@ramchillarege1658]

Love it. I was going use my harrington lever hoist to help unload a furnace. will do something similar, but probably statnding in the bed, letting it down a hand truck.

[@Fernando_Woolybooger]

EXCELLENT IDEA!!!

[@stevenwatsonsr.7904]

Awesome info! Thank you !

[@gustavgnoettgen]

Can't start doing that early enough. Nice video

[@titobortiz666]

Dude ,that was awesome

[@darrenpurves6150]

clever stuff pal,, love it :)

[@Raffuentes030999]

this is great! Thank you!

[@thechef33]

This is smart man. Good stuff

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank.you, it has saved my back.

[@paultran8161]

great idea thank you

[@sjcanalita3093]

very intuitive. good job!

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank you

[@AvoidingChores]

Thank you for this solution, exactly what i was looking for.

[@DiyRVandHome]

You are very welcome. Saved my back.

[@gregoryrekitt9375]

Old tech with proven results! I use the same idea for deer hunting from everything to recovering deer out of ravines to getting them into the bed of my truck! It's much better than messing around with electric winches!

[@MegaThor01]

Thank you 🤟🏻💪🏻✌🏻

[@lancefaure3945]

Great for pulling wood uphill!

[@cameronkelly1815]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@DiyRVandHome]

You are very welcome.

[@davidcarter6861]

Your a genius man

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank you, this has saved my body over and over.

[@LOCALOUTLAW1]

Cool beeper!

[@DiyRVandHome]

It is a pager for the fire department.

[@AN-kg4ei]

brilliant!

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank you

[@ReneaDooserider]

Great video thank you, way to work safe. Save that motorcycle back for Riding your motorcycle. 💕

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank you, it was definitely a back saver.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

"don't work harder, work smarter...."

[@squarehouse5918]

If possible😀

[@anthonypaul5210]

Genius

[@DiyRVandHome]

Thank you

[@4twowildkittycats]

Cool your giving me ideas on how to get my solar generator or my dual fuel out and back into my cargo van. I don't yet know how I'm gonna do it but I know the vans roof rack is going to help. Any suggestions? I am a single female almost 60 so trust I'm listening.

[@Derpherppington]

U could of use any little 5$ pulley and a rope. But u got that fancy ramp so u could of just push it up without any rope rig. That’s what I did on my 15k btu window AC it’s weight same as this but gotta get up to taller window and two thin piece of 1x. It’s like caveman Egyptian building pyramid

[@DiyRVandHome]

I could have also just lifted it into the back of the truck as I have done several times. I built this so that my almost anyone could load the generator safely. As far as the pulley and rope are concerned I will continue to recommend and use a system that is rated to handle the load not a 5 dollar pulley and any rope I find. Thank you for your comment

[@william38022]

Harbor freight tools 12 volt winch work really well to

[@DiyRVandHome]

I have thought about upgrading, but with upgrades to our trailer we might be downgrading our generator to a smaller unit.

[@william38022]

@@DiyRVandHome Sometimes going small is your best option Less fuel

[@DiyRVandHome]

@@william38022 that and our goal is to go fulltime, so space and weight are a factor.

[@helenachase5627]

Can I see that again with a fridge ?

[@dianeleblanc2970]

I'm trying to figure out how to do this to get my 12 and half foot wilderness atak120 fishing kakay off and on my short bed truck bed lol. It has a trolling motor and weighs 85lbs empty. Once on ill add my t bar. Was thinking of adding roller wheels on a single ramp.

[@DiyRVandHome]

That sounds like a good idea on how to load the kakay.

[@mosswareproaudio6328]

Everyone has a cat.

[@christianxbolt]

That's awesome Where did you get the pulley from

[@DiyRVandHome]

Farmers Supply

[@nospam-hn7xm]

I've a generator weighing in at 220 lbs., and this video was an answer to prayers. After a little over two years, unfortunately, I can't find the Reese Explore 9517700 12" Adjustable Top Ramp Kit. ANy suggestions will be greatly apppreciated.

[@DiyRVandHome]

This is not the exact ones I used but give these a look at. amzn.to/3azY1xM

[@DiyRVandHome]

The above was for 8" ramps. This link is for 12" ramps and also has rubber feet. I kind of like that idea of rubber feet.

[@nospam-hn7xm]

@@DiyRVandHome That's the ticket. Thank you very much!

[@NLDLC0517]

Are those 2x10 lumbers?

[@DiyRVandHome]

They are 2 x 8

[@HighlanderGeoff]

It would have been more helpful if you had shown how the pulley system is set up.

[@DiyRVandHome]

It is a pre built pulley system, there is no need to show how to set it up.

[@bv2999]

Great idea, but i have to ask: Why is your pickup soooooo high? Do you go through High Water all the time, or do you think breaking your butt all the time is worth looking cool while driving? Hey....just askin.

[@DiyRVandHome]

The truck is stock height. They just are building them higher off the ground. This is a 4 x 4

[@jenconsumer5228]

What exactly do us girls need to have this pully setup? We want to go state camping without men and we have a genny. 5’ box.

[@DiyRVandHome]

There is a link in the description to where you can find the system.

[@jenconsumer5228]

@@DiyRVandHome and just these 2 things?

[@sandrarichardson2713]

I don't want to hurt your feelings or anything but .....the star of the show was your kit-kat....being a cat!!! That cat didn't give a flip that it was being filmed and gonna be seen all over the globe. Didn't care!! I have 3 of those little sweeties. Love them to pieces. The information you shared of your success with the loading and unloading the gen was very encouraging. Thanks so much. Jesus bless.

[@battlebob]

Too bad I own a jeep.

[@toolsntruck941]

Boring my truck is Way taller and I'm older loading in the snow,with a rope block and tackle and two notched 4x4s