Tips for Towing with Your UTV

Towing things off-road can be tricky. The kinds of vehicles most people use for towing, such as SUVs and pickup trucks, are powerful yet bulky. They may not be able to overcome certain obstacles or squeeze through narrow spaces. In these kinds of situations, using a UTV is typically your best bet. UTVs are specifically designed to operate off-road and usually have engines that are powerful enough to make the towing job possible. If you’re interested in towing something using your UTV and want some help on getting the job done right, check out this guide from Anderson Powersports Lake Havasu City - North.

Use a Suitable UTV

A UTV used for off-road towing needs to be suitably equipped. Beyond just making sure that your model has a towing hitch or bracket installed, it’s important to know the UTV’s maximum towing capacity. Exceeding weight limits is both dangerous and illegal, so keep them in mind as you plot out your route. Make sure that the hitch you plan to use is fully compatible with your side by side, and have some eie-downs or ratchet straps one hand to secure your cargo. 

Plan Your Route

There are many things that can go wrong when towing things off-road, so you need to plan your route out carefully before you attempt the actual towing. Do a dry run with just your UTV to get a general idea of the kinds of terrain and obstacles you’ll have to deal with. Then, do a second trial run with the trailer hooked up but empty. This will let you know if there are any areas that you might have trouble squeezing through. Use what you learn from your two trial runs to plan out a safe, efficient towing route. 

Driving Tips

Once you have a plan in place and you’re ready for the actual towing, take things a bit slower than you normally would. Be especially cautious when dealing with corners and difficult terrain. Keeping your cargo weight distribution as even as possible and taking steps to secure your cargo will also help.

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