Hauling With Your ATV/UTV

One of the best features of a powersports vehicle like an ATV or a UTV is its impressive hauling capacity. Many models are designed to handle heavy payloads, either in an attached cargo box or by hitching up a trailer to them. This means that you can get more work done with a smaller vehicle instead of hauling things in a bulky truck that may not fit onto a tight construction site or other area.

Crossroad Powersports is your Pennsylvania ATV and UTV dealer, located in Upper Darby, near Philadelphia. Read on to learn how to properly and safely haul and tow with your ATV or UTV.

1. Equipping Your Powersports Vehicle

It’s important to prepare for your hauling task by ensuring your ATV or UTV is equipped with the accessories needed for safe hauling and towing. This list might include ratchet or tie-down straps, a winch, a tow strap, rope and some heavy-duty work gloves to protect your hands.

Make sure that your particular make and model of ATV or UTV is capable of handling the weight you need to haul. You can look up weight limits online or find them in your owner’s manual. Overburdening your vehicle increases the risk of doing damage to it or having it flip over when you’re driving.

2. Determining Your Route

Drive your empty ATV or UTV with the trailer hitched up over the route you plan to take to determine whether there are any areas of concern, such as trees planted close together, large rocks that can’t be moved or poor ground clearances. Bear in mind that the weight of the cargo (and trailer, if you’re using one) will change how the powersports vehicle operates and can make it easier to get stuck.

3. Driving With Care

Once your ATV or UTV is all loaded up and the cargo is secured, it’s time to transport that cargo. Make sure that you go at an even speed that isn’t too slow or too fast. Going too slowly can cause you to get stuck, while going too fast means you won’t be able to brake in time to prevent a sudden collision. 

Always watch the way ahead to make sure that you aren’t going to hit anyone or anything in your path, including animals. Don’t make any sudden maneuvers if possible, to avoid tipping over the trailer or spilling cargo. Avoid driving up inclines and tackle rougher terrain and corners with extreme care.

We hope these tips prove useful to you. Looking to purchase a new ATV or UTV? Visit our Upper Darby, PA, dealership today to view our full selection of new and used ATVs and UTVs for sale. Crossroad Powersports proudly serves our customers in Wilmington, DE, and greater Philadelphia, PA.