Quantcast
Jump to content

mikeexplorer

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    884

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    103

 Content Type 

Everything posted by mikeexplorer

  1. mikeexplorer
    I have found the cushions they provide are enough. I have an air mattress but don't need it with this. Of course after a good night a sitting around the campfire I could sleep on a bed of nails. 😀 With 4 bed extensions it will limit how much you can store inside. You will just have to play with arrangement and see what you can do. I added the propane rack which allowed room for adding a battery. I run a few camper LED lights with built in dimmers. I also use a 50 watt solar panel when we are camping primitive. Not shown is I also have a box I built with two 12v outlets and 2 USB outlets. It also has a battery meter in it. You can see in one picture there is a small velcro patch which allows passing wires and such through the tent. We use a buddy heater connected to the propane for heat. I also carry stuff for when we do have power available or if I bring a generator. Mike
  2. mikeexplorer
    We don't use the half bed extensions so it gives us a lot of room. The front gate can turn into a table and we also set up a 10 by 10 easy-up for extra outdoor space. All stores inside the jumping jack. This year I am going to get the small awning to provide cover over the gate. You can also detach from the vehicle and leave it by itself. Set up video: Take down Video: Mike
  3. mikeexplorer
    We got next to nothing from this last storm, but its still colder so the slopes will hold up fine. Mike
  4. mikeexplorer
    Only calling for 2 -5 her in Northeast PA. Normally my local ski area would shut down this Saturday but there are plans to go longer. This time of year very few are skiing and the resort is empty, no so this year, not crowded, but more then enough skiers they are still making money, so they will stay open longer, I don't mind, season is a short one compared to quadding. Mike
  5. mikeexplorer
    A quick video of rocking the moguls. Its like mid winter out there in spring. A few weeks ago it looked like all the ski resorts in my area were going to close. Possible more snow this week too! Mike 0318181538.mp4
  6. mikeexplorer
    Wildcat Trail is more popular around here because it can fit on all the trails. Some DCNR trails restrict the size to 62 inches
  7. mikeexplorer
    If you download the service manual for your machine it has all the specifications for torque. Mike
  8. mikeexplorer
    Ive had this plow now 10 years, getting beat but still works. Nice thing is it fits all the machines. Mike
  9. mikeexplorer
    That is a cool video, real nice scenery
  10. mikeexplorer
    Here in Northeast PA, this storm fizzled out, only brought about 3 inches, not the 8-16 predicted. None of it stuck to the ground so no need for the plow. Better then rain for the slopes, but the local snowmobile trails aren't doing too good. (I don't own a sled) Talking another possible storm next week. ✌️
  11. mikeexplorer
    Winter time I don't do much riding as my recreation of choice is skiing. The past few weeks have been tough with warm and rain and it looked like it was going to end prematurely. Thankfully a nice storm came in and brought winter back. I do use the spare machine for plowing so it does get me some seat time. Quad does well plowing the snow. Mike
  12. mikeexplorer
    Kymco makes some of the smaller engines for Arctic Cat. I have a 2010 366 Arctic Cat with 9500 miles on it and it has been a good machine. The chassis is basically the same as a MXU 375. Mike
  13. mikeexplorer
    By his description he is not getting power to anything even with a new battery, so I would start with the ignition circuit, could be something like the key switch is bad. He may not have checked basics like fuses. Mike
  14. mikeexplorer
    The diagrams refer to it as an "inspection cap" Part number will depend on the machine model. Mike
  15. mikeexplorer
    A spare machine has come in handy a few times. Some of our trips are planned months in advanced, and if there is an unfortunate breakdown, well we grab the spare and ride. I also put the plow on the spare and leave it all winter. A winch is always a good idea to have. Mike
  16. mikeexplorer
    Its hard for me to see the impact of the tax change because I changed from hourly to salary, and now I get paid every 2 weeks. My 401k and other retirement plans have been doing awesome. Mike
  17. mikeexplorer
    I had to leave my old company back in 2016 because of downsizing and the writing was on the wall it was closing. Had 25 years in there and 4 weeks vacation. Sucked to start over, but now this March, the place is closing up, so I got out of there at a good time. I did luck out for being at the new place for only a year and to score a nice promotion. It will be some time before I get more vacation time so just have to deal with it for now. Mike
  18. mikeexplorer
    I do my work in the spring to get ready for riding season. I don't leave anything broken, spring is the time I inspect the machines and replace the spark plug, check bushings/bearings and so forth. Sometimes ill take the winch out and clean it out. I bought her a new machine last year so it shouldn't need anything yet. Her old quad was overhauled last year and since its a spare, it has little miles so it won't need much. Mike
  19. mikeexplorer
    Still riding, not so much in the winter as I ski, so the quad only gets used for plowing. We set ourselves up for a hopefully more camping and riding trips this year, first I bought her a new 2017 Arctic Cat Alterra 400 and made her old quad a backup and plowing machine. Then I bought a Jumping Jack trailer. This one holds two machines and opens up to a nice large tent. I posted pictures on the camping section. Most recently I replaced the towing vehicle with a 2018 Chevy Tahoe. Was having too many issues and reliability with the old SUV. Two weeks ago I got promoted at work, but since Ive only been with the company a year, Vacation time is limited so I probably won't get to do all the trips I want to this year. Still too young to retire yet. 😀 That is my goal, then I won't have to worry about vacation time ✌️ Mike
  20. mikeexplorer
    An 18 volt reading is too high, normal is around 15 volts. Most likely cause is the regulator is bad. Charging the battery at that voltage will damage it Mike
  21. mikeexplorer
    Good point, I forgot some year machines had issues with the magnets coming loose. That would cause it not to send a signal to fire the plug. Mike
  22. mikeexplorer
    Skiing pictures I would figure would be off topic . Mike
  23. mikeexplorer
    I use the OEM cargo boxes from Arctic Cat for my machine. Her Alterra does not have speedracks so I bought a deluxe ATV bag from Rocky Mountain ATV. Mike
  24. mikeexplorer
    Won't be until the spring. Ski season for me now, go back to quadding in the spring. Mike
  25. mikeexplorer
    Agreed with that, typically wires short out by the steering column or where the wire harness crosses on the frame. Since you have blown a few fuses, a small burn mark in the harness should be seen. Mike

COMMUNITY SECTIONS

ATV FORUMS

QUADCRAZY MEMBERSHIP

Be a part of best online community of ATV riders and join thousands of people who love ATVs! Share your ATV photos, videos, ATV rides, get help with your ATV and more. Not a member?

SIGN UP TODAY

ADVERTISE WITH US

FOLLOW US ON

  • Automotive Webmaster
×
×
  • Create New...