Camping with Your ATV/UTV
Your powersports vehicle can be a great addition to your next camping adventure. Enjoy spending your days exploring nature while getting your daily dose of adrenaline, spend the night in your tent or RV, then repeat the next day. To make the most of camping with your ATV or UTV, check out the following tips.
If you need to get your powersports vehicle serviced before your next adventure or you want to explore ATVs and UTVs for sale, visit Big Country Powersports. Our dealership is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We also proudly serve those in Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Plan Your Trip
A successful trip starts with some planning. Decide on a place to take your ATV or UTV. Look up trail rides that suit your style and skill level. Then determine whether there are any other activities you want to do on your trip, such as stopping at local tourist attractions on the way.
Once you have your list of activities, you can look at campsites in a convenient area nearby. It’s wise to book your reservation in advance since many campsites fill up quickly. Sometimes you can even get an early bird’s discount by making your reservation early enough.
As you plan your trip dates, remember to account for weather. You’ll be riding your ATV or UTV outside and you don’t want to plan a trip when there’s expected snow, heavy rains, or intense heat. Try to plan for a time of year that usually enjoys good riding weather.
Pick a Campsite
As you research campsites, think about what amenities are important to you. Some travelers need locations that offer water and electricity, while others simply need a place to pitch their tent. Think about any special features or accommodations you need so that you can limit your campsite search to options that provide these features.
Prepare Your Powersports Vehicle
Your powersports vehicle is the focus of your camping trip, so you will want to ensure it’s ready for the adventure. You don’t want your vehicle to break down early in the trip due to an issue you could have easily fixed in advance. That’s where a pre-trip inspection comes into play.
Here you are looking for any red flags that could lead to problems on the road. Are the tires inflated to the right air pressure and offer enough tread? Are your fluid levels high enough or do they need to be topped off? Does your ATV or UTV handle well when you go for a short test drive? Make sure your powersports vehicle is running well before you hit the road on your vacation.
Pack Strategically
When you go camping with your powersports vehicle, there are some essentials you should bring along. This includes shelter, clothing, toiletries, any medications, food, water, supplies to build a fire, and a miniature tool kit.
One easy way to pack less is to use travel-sized versions of soap, contact lens solution, shampoo, and so on. You don’t need to bring a massive bottle when you only need a few squirts of the product.
We hope you found these tips helpful! If you need to fix up your ATV or UTV before your camping trip, take it to the service department at Big Country Powersports. Our expert staff can get your powersports vehicle repaired in no time. We also offer a range of UTVs and ATVs for sale if you are looking to buy. Whatever you need, you’ll find with us. We welcome all those in Nashville, TN, and Louisville, KY.
