Helpful UTV Accessories For a Better Trail Ride

One advantage of UTVs is that they are easy to customize! With the right accessories, you can better equip your side-by-side for a hassle-free trail ride. Keep reading for the top 3 powersports vehicle accessories that can improve your riding experience.

GPS

A GPS unit can save your life if you end up off-trail! Cell phone coverage, after all, can be quite unreliable the more into nature you get. Even if you’ve taken your UTV to a given trail several times, it’s best not to rely only on your memory to determine where you are located.

GPS units range from simple to elaborate, with available features like full-color displays, daylight readability, Bluetooth connectivity, and a range of weatherproof features. Most simple GPS units require you to upload the appropriate maps before you go on your UTV ride but features like programmable riding routes help to keep you on the right track so you don’t take the wrong turn when the trail forks. 

Lighting

Hopefully, you won’t need to do too much riding in the dark. But upgrading your UTV with better lighting helps improve your visibility, which improves the safety of your ride. 

If you’re expecting some early morning (or late night) riding, you’ll want to make sure your lights have enough spread that you can see objects in your periphery and enough directional focus that you can see well ahead of your side-by-side. 

Winch

Whether you’re dragging a log or pulling a buddy out of the mud, a winch can be a big help when you’re riding. 

Depending on the weights you’ll be pulling, you can find winches that have different capacities and different types of wire rated for various loads. Many light-duty winches come with synthetic rope, which is strong enough for many simple tasks, but won’t handle the strain of a big job. Wire winches are suitable for big tasks like moving a boulder or pulling a stuck UTV, but make sure you’re not burning out your battery when you’re using your winch.

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