Could I fit 2 bikes in a....

[lrrs313]

As everyone has said, no problem. I picked up my new bike and my brother's new bike a few years ago in his GMC 2500 with the quad cab/short box. No problems whatsoever.

[keeena]

A clamping wheel chock or strapless stand will help a ton (Pitbull, Condor, Baxley, etc....). There are usually not enough OEM tiedown points...makes 2 bikes a pain in the ass unless you can figure out how to weave straps thru the other bike w/o hitting anything.

[hefdukes23]

Thanks to all who helped out with this. 2 bikes + 1 bed of a pickup = 0 problem. Despite having a ramp and tie downs, we were able to find a perfect hill to make loading/unloading a BREEZE with barely any ramp use. Without ya help, I would have been much more skeptical about doing any of it, so I thank you all again.

[drop]

The first time I tried putting two bikes in the bed it took forever to properly secure them. I must have moved the straps a dozzen times. Now It takes like 5 minutes to get them up and secured.

it's all about figuring out what gap you can jam your strap through.

[hammadown]

I also use a tie down strap from the latch to an anchor point to hold the tailgate closed as much as possible. This is usually nice if it almost closes but not quite so you can still put ramps and such in and not worry about the sliding out. Also MIGHT help hold a bike in if something fails and it tips over in the bed.

[klepsta]

Its nice to have an 8' bed.

[Just_Jeff]

Ill add a twist that I made up to help with the issue. This obviously is only cost effective if you plan an carriying 2 bike regularly.
Got 2 chocks from Harbor frieght

Cost 40 bucks each (max), just wait til a sale goes on, they have %20 off all the time sales if you wait a week or two
Mounted up to a simple 2 x 4 frame I made (bolted together and countersunk not nailed or screwed) with eyes in larger center board ( 2 x 12). Width is exact to my truck. Use the center hooks in the "rack" to attach straps too and the ones attached to your truck bed for the outside. This gives you a good place in center as well as using the built in ones keeps everything tight to the truck bed.
My total cost was under $100 and about 2 hours labor. If your interested I can get you more detailed plans on the exact construction. The key is to countersink the boards tat the chock attaches to so the only piece not in level is the big center board

[LowSider]

My brother and I have perfected a nice system for taking 2 bikes in the back of a truck.
(Note: We cheat since we have a VERY large truck bed- the same principles will probably apply though)

We don't use wheel chalks, we just use some nice quality straps designed to secure the front end. Think they are the Canyon Dancers harness or something similar. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...arness-II.aspx

Strap down the front end using each anchor in the front of the truck for both bikes. The front wheels may turn after a long trip which isn't a big deal for us. Go over the other bike's front tire, it should not apply much pressure to the rotor.

We always wanted to get one of these to keep the front wheels from turning a little bit:
http://www.discountramps.com/motorcy...-down-rack.htm

We then tie down the rear of each motorcycle to the outside anchor with a ratchet strap (which is key for long trips so you do not have to continually re-tighten each strap if they are not ratcheting).

We then have enough room to put the ramp and a few of those rubber made bins between the bikes and then stands and coolers behind the bikes and still able to close the tailgate.

Just my experience from hauling 2 bikes for pushing 3 years in the back of a pickup.