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