>>915689Ramp and a pickup is about the easiest/cheapest method. That's what I usually do.
The "mini-trucks" (ranger, tacoma, etc) kinda work, trouble there is usually width in the bed between the wheel wells to fit a sled. Weight/handling characteristics change in a pickup like that, since it isn't generally designed for that much weight over the rear axle.
A full-size half-ton doesn't typically have that problem. Hauled sleds around for years in half-tons without a problem.
Other option is a trailer. Add in the cost of the trailer, registration, insurance, storage, maintenance, etc.
Flat-bed 2-place tilt trailers aren't too expensive, and they work for hauling a sled or two with a half-ton or SUV.
Enclosed trailers are nice, but more expensive and a lot more taxing on the tow vehicle (steel for sure, some aluminum trailers are easily half-tonnable). Throw shit in there, strap it down, and go. Much more secure than an open-deck trailer is, stuff stays dry and cleaner too.. But... there's a reason I have a heavy-duty 3/4-ton pickup now instead of another half-ton... and that reason is my enclosed trailer.
Third option is a sled deck - platform that sits over the bed and allows you to load two sleds side-by-side. Those are nice since you don't have to fuck with a trailer - easier to get in/out of places, and some roads have trailer restrictions through the winter. Also keeps the bed space for gear/equipment/tools/parts/whatever. Downside is you need a 3/4-ton or better to handle that weight on the rear axle.
Pics coming once I pull them off my cameras...
