Tips for Hauling Your ATV

Bringing an ATV along on a camping trip or vacation can turn a good trip into a great one! However, if you’ve never traveled with an ATV before, you’ll need to read through our guide on how to properly load and haul your vehicle. If you’re missing any important equipment, such as an ATV trailer or ramps, feel free to visit us here in Spring, Texas, to grab whatever you need!

Why You Need an ATV Trailer

Unlike a majority of other vehicles, ATVs are simply not meant to be towed. While they can handle extremely short distances, anything outside of your city’s limits will likely end up damaging the vehicle. Using a trailer to transport your ATV is a much safer process and is often easier to tow than just the ATV itself.

Tools

To safely haul your vehicle in your ATV trailer, you’ll need a few helpful tools. If your trailer doesn’t already come with ramps, you’ll need to purchase a few in order to successfully load your ATV. Once you’ve got your vehicle into the trailer you’ll want to grab a pair of wheel chocks and place them behind your tires. This will help keep your ATV in place as you drive, and ensure it doesn’t fall out into the road at any point. Finally, you’ll want to use a few tie-downs, such as bungee cords or straps, to keep your vehicle from sliding due to sharp turns or sudden stops.

Tow Vehicle

When preparing to haul your ATV, it’s important that you remember your vehicle’s towing limitations. If you end up hauling a trailer and ATV that go over your vehicle’s weight capabilities, it’s very likely your car will break down. To avoid this, check your trailer and ATV’s combined weight beforehand to be sure it doesn’t exceed your tow vehicle’s abilities.

If you’re located nearby in Houston or The Woodlands, Texas, we hope you’ll visit us here at Countryside Trailer Sales for all of your trailer needs! We offer an amazing inventory of new and used trailers for sale, as well as rental options and financing services.