| Okay, you've bought the ATV, now it's time to | | | | transportation, which makes for a dangerous |
| get it home. Unfortunately, you can't ride | | | | situation waiting to happen. Purchase |
| your ATV down the street, so you're going to | | | | adequate tie-downs for the weight of your ATV |
| have to purchase an ATV trailer to get it | | | | and lash to the ATV trailer using a |
| there, and to your fun destinations. Buying | | | | ratchet-style tie-down if possible. These |
| an ATV trailer takes some homework, and there | | | | types of tie-downs come with different weight |
| are some things that will need to be done | | | | bearing capacities. Better to get something |
| before you decide on and purchase any | | | | stronger than you need than something that |
| particular trailer. One of the first things | | | | won't hold your load down. Don't assume that |
| to do is make sure your vehicle is able to | | | | tightening your straps is all you need to do |
| pull the extra weight of a trailer with one, | | | | between Point A and Point B. Many loads shift |
| two or three ATV's loaded onto it. Then, | | | | during transportation, and factors such as |
| you'll need to attach a trailer hitch to your | | | | speed and wind may loosen your straps while |
| vehicle. Learning how to pull, turn and drive | | | | driving. When you stop to fill up for gas, |
| your trailer in various terrains and surfaces | | | | check your straps and tighten if necessary. |
| is a good idea as well. Most people can | | | | Did you remember to check everything? No, |
| purchase an ATV trailer at the lot where | | | | there's one more item to consider and that's |
| ATV's and campers and other outdoor vehicles | | | | your ATV trailer brakes. Check to make sure |
| are sold, or you may opt to find a trailer | | | | the hydraulic fluid reservoir is full and |
| yard in your community. Make sure that any | | | | make sure the trailer brakes are working |
| trailer you purchase, whether new or used, | | | | before you ever take your load out onto the |
| works correctly and has good tires. Make sure | | | | open highways. Enjoying your machines is easy |
| also that wheel bearings are in good working | | | | when owners make sure that accessories and |
| order and check them at least once a year to | | | | tools used for ATV's are well maintained and |
| make sure they stay that way. Next comes the | | | | in good working order, and your ATV trailer |
| ATV trailer lights. You may need someone to | | | | is an important extension of your machines. |
| help you determine that they're working, as | | | | Make sure you think, 'Safety First' before |
| one person needs to be in the vehicle while | | | | you take your ATV trailer out onto the road, |
| the other watches the lights to make sure | | | | and you'll ensure yourself a safe trip to |
| brake and turn signals and sidelights are | | | | your destination. |
| working. Don't rely on hand signals when | | | | |
| pulling anything behind your vehicle. When | | | | For more ATV uses please visit a popular ATV |
| pulling anything, especially ATV's, make sure | | | | website that provides tips, advice and ATV |
| your load is tied down. Many people use | | | | resources. Try visiting our latest |
| lashings that stretch or loosen during | | | | information page on the ATV trailer. |