How to Pick the Right Quad Trailer

quad bikes1 How to Pick the Right Quad Trailer
Selecting the correct quad trailer for your needs is a complicated task. Often ATV owners underestimate the size of trailer they need. Consider all the options along with your needs before you purchase.

For those who intend on transporting their quads once or twice a year, rental is sufficient. But most ATV owners enjoy going places other than their own backyard. To transport these vehicles to the desired location, proper trailer is needed. The size and number of bikes you have determines the best choice of trailer.

All-terrain quads vary significantly in weight. They can weigh anywhere from 300 pounds to nearly half a ton. The weight of your ATV is important when considering the capacity of the trailer and the vehicle hauling the trailer. The dimensions of ATVs also vary. Carefully measure each vehicle you intend to haul before making a purchase. Guesswork only causes aggravation.

Trucks or vans that have enough room for one ATV are convenient. One quad fits in the back of most trucks and some vans. However, purchase a second ATV and things change. What if someone wants to come along for the ride? Though you don’t own multiple ATVs yourself, often you’ll be wishing you had the bigger trailer.

Single unit ATV trailers do come in a variety of sizes. Small tilt ATV haulers with ramps fit most hitches and fulfill basic hauling needs. Do-it-yourselfers can enjoy kit trailers that you build yourself for a reduced price. The dimensions are 4′ or 5′ by 8′ and have a weight limit of less than 1,000 pounds. Swivel wheel trailers, often used with SUV’s, reduce tongue weight and also the chance of jack knifing. However, these often have a lower weight limit than larger trailers.

If you have only one bike presently, you will likely buy another one down the road. Think long term about the future of your quad trailer. It is inconvenient to sell what you already have to purchase a new trailer. This would be necessary to accommodate extra bikes only a year or two later. Make sure you are making the most realistic investment.

Multiple capacity trailers accommodate different configurations of quad vehicles. The dimensions of the trailer determine whether the ATVs will sit end to end or side by side. Double ATV trailers have an open construction and are built to handle two ATVs. Look closely at the construction of these trailers. Double haulers may not fit two fully sized ATVs. Smaller tires can sometimes indicate a weaker construction. Make sure you get the best quality for you money.

Triple and quadruple ATV trailers are designed to haul three to four ATVs. These open rack trailers are sufficient for most quad devotees. Triple ATV trailers measure around 7′ by 12′ or 8′ by 13′, and cost a couple thousand dollars or more. Quadruple quad trailers are a bit larger and follow closely in price.

Enclosed quad trailers are much larger and more expensive than some of the other options for ATV transport. However, the extra protection and comfort are worth the expense. These easily contain several all-terrain vehicles along with maintenance equipment. Available enclosed trailers range from single axle trailers for smaller tow jobs to nearly 40 feet. Enclosed trailers protect your vehicles from the weather during transport so they are ride-ready on arrival.

Recreational enthusiasts have the option of RVs with extra hauling space for ATVs in the back compartment. These are called toy haulers and can run anywhere from ten grand to upwards of $60,000. While a double or quadruple trailer will suffice for most people, this particular option provides an all-inclusive option.



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Scott Sanders is a powersports enthusiast and staff member at Everything Powersports – the largest nationwide directory of atv rentals, boat rentals, houseboat rentals, jet ski rentals, moped rentals, motorcycle rentals, rhino rentals, snowmobile rentals, toy hauler rentals and more.



How To Pick Out The Right ATV Tire For Your Machine

If it’s one thing that new owners of ATVs fail to think about when purchasing their off road machines, it’s the tires. They generally begin to think about them when they wear out or when they’re stranded on a trail somewhere after their tire leaves them in a bind. ATV tires aren’t cheap, so picking the right tires for the job becomes a bigger challenge than normal.

Once you find yourself needing new tires, you’ll have to ask yourself what kind of ATV tires do you need. Not all ATV tires are created equal. Picking the wrong type of tires for the type of off-roading you do can leave you with less than ideal performance. Follow the advice below to be sure of getting the best possible tire for your ATV.

If your budget is tight, and who’s isn’t these days, you may want to consider buying used ATV tires. These can generally be found any place that carries used ATV parts. Never settle for a set of tires because they’re the only ones you can afford. If you have to, save up for a better set.

Start off by giving some serious thought about where and how you use your ATV. There are tires designed to do one thing really well – like riding in sand, then there are tires that try and be all things to all riders – which means they won’t excel at one thing very good – like mud bogging. Today, it is easier than ever to get the right ATV tire for your type of riding.

Let’s start with ATV sand tires. These tires are basically slicks with rubber paddles on them. Loose sand is not a problem for these wide slick paddled tires. The paddles scoop the sand as the wheel turns, giving excellent traction. These types of tires excel in all types of sandy terrain, but don’t think you can use them anywhere because you can’t. The front tires on a 2 wheel drive ATV will have smooth tires to aid in steering in soft sand.

If you’re just a casual rider that doesn’t take your four wheeler to extremes, then a general purpose type of tire may be all that you need. These tires perform well under a variety of conditions. Just don’t expect them to handle deep much or deep and loose sand well. For your average ATV owner, they are more than enough for average conditions.

Mud tires for ATVs really catch the attention of most off roaders. These tires have very aggressive tread design and are made to dig out huge amounts of mud and throw them off the tire as it goes around. These tires just look like they could kick anything’s butt and still have some left over. High performance mud tires should be your choice if you ride in deep mud like is found in the Southern Swamps and Midwest bogs. Some even use these aggressive tires for rock climbing, but in my opinion there are better choices for this type of off roading than mud tires.

Sport performance tires are generally used on ATVs that are being raced. They are great for getting traction on hard packed surfaces. They don’t do well in mud, loose sand or on the rocks, but on hard dirt and asphalt, they will outperform other ATV tires. You’ll also notice that the treads are a little smaller and most will resemble an X as you look at it. The overall tire is also a lower profile tire. So they’re not a good choices if you need ground clearance!

Knowing where you’ll be using your ATV is the most critical step in picking the right tire. So before you run out and plunk your money down for any old set of tires, give it a little thought and get the right ones for the job.

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Before you go and lay out your hard earned income to a local used atv parts dealer for tires or other parts, do a little research to make sure you’re getting the best deals on your parts. ATV owners can find good deals on used atv tires and other necessary parts by shopping on the Internet.