Safety first! Whether you’re packing up your Polaris Ranger or CF Moto, taking time for a safety check (and getting everyone on board!) is how the trip organizer can get ready to really kick back and enjoy. A well-planned trip isn’t just a safer one, but also a more exciting and memorable one. First, make sure you and your ATV, UTV or dirt bike are in good condition. Your UTV might not retail for the same price as your daily car, but it still has similar mechanical features and functions—which means it needs just as much TLC as a car,...

Don’t clean your Can-AM, Polaris or Kawasaki for the winter just yet. Just because summer is (almost) over and Labor Day Weekend on the trails is behind you doesn’t mean you need to put your UTV in storage—there are colorful, leafy trails and future snowy destinations calling. In fact, consider this your challenge for the rest of 2014: How many of Utah’s trails have you traveled, and how many can you tick off your bucket list before the New Year? Even veteran ATVers are probably missing one or two epic rides, and the gorgeous colors of autumn are the perfect...

Americans are thankfully getting more and more “local”—and in venues besides their food. “Made in the USA” might appear to be nothing more than a slogan, but there are very real benefits to purchasing products manufactured at “home.” UTV Windshields are proudly manufactured and distributed in the US, by a company founded on the belief that the American dream is alive and kicking (or in some instances racing through the trails on a four-wheeler). First, keep in mind that foreign labor conditions might not be up to par with American standards, or even your own ethical perspective. It’s easy to...

It’s a drought-filled, high heat summer, which is a prime foundation for campfires to get out of control. As you’re packing up the UTV for weekend warrior activities, it’s important to know the safest way to put out a campfire. For those who are experts, a refresher course is a good idea since all that adrenaline during an emergency can get in the way of reaction times. Start by making sure campfires are kept to a size that’s manageable, and add bigger wood pieces to keep it going instead of smaller ones which can be prone to flying away—into dangerous...

You put a lot of thought, research, effort (not to mention money) into kitting out your UTV. However, when it needs to be towed, most people aren’t prepared. Keeping it safe during the ride requires the right tools and care. If you know a thing or two about safe UTV towing, you’re shocked at the tow habits rampant on the highways. Many times, it’s not just harmful to the UTV, but downright illegal and hazardous to everyone on the road. No matter what UTV you have, its weight isn’t enough to stay on a trailer if you have to slam...

Both Lexan and acrylic are common transparent plastics used for UTV and off road vehicle windshields. While they might look nearly identical at first blush, there are some major differences between the two. As a UTV owner and/or rider, it’s important that you choose the material that serves you best. The biggest difference between the two is, of course, what they’re really made of—Lexan (also known as Makrolon) is polycarbonate while acrylic is also known as Lucite. Just like anything else, there are pros and cons for each depending on your preferences and what you’re looking for. Choosing the best...

You just bought your dream UTV—or a fleet of them—but the windshields they came with just weren’t up to snuff. Maybe you knew that going in and figured it would be a breeze to get them replaced. It certainly should be, but just like those “custom” all weather mats you ordered for your car, you realize too late that custom doesn’t necessarily mean handcrafted just for you. When did “good enough” become acceptable, especially with something as crucial as vehicle accessories? While it’s true that technically a number of stock windshields can (kind of, in a way) be fitted onto...