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You can also solder the wires to the terminals instead of crimping. My power box setup for camping. I used Anderson connectors to connect to the battery. Inside the battery case is a 30 amp self-resetting circuit breaker. I bring the power in to my breakout box which has the fuse block, two 12 volt accessory outlets. USB charging ports, and a cigarette lighter (also can be used for more USB ports.) Battery meter with temperature reading. This year I replaced the battery with a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery and added two more high power USB charging ports.

That is one of the issues they are having since a lot of side by sides have large light bars. They are required to be covered when traveling on roads. That is a PENNDOT rule not DCNR so there are conflicts between the ATV policy code and vehicle code. They are trying to hash it out now.

Don't know about the vintage cars, they pulled in while we were taking a break. Was cool to see so I had to take a picture. My vehicle is a Tahoe, it is rated to tow 8,600 pounds (it has the towing package) it handles the trailer with ease. Since the trailer is single axle and under 3,000 it has no brakes, they are optional. The classifications of ATV's is by DCNR so as we say "Its a Pennsylvania thing" Doesn't apply to other states. Class 1 ATV is 50" wide and under 1,000 pounds. (so even some smaller side by sides are classified "1" ) Class 2 ATV is over 50" wide and over 1,000 pounds not to exceed 1,200 pounds. DCNR is doing a major revision to the ATV policy now that this Northcentral Trail is up and running. Connections on this system utilizes township roads and some state routes so there has been "issues" with policy. If you have a light bar over your headlights, it has to be covered to ride the state routes (A PENNDOT rule) There was an accident north of me last month, a woman was riding a side by side heading home, a truck was behind her, she hand signaled she was making a left turn and the driver thought she meant to pass her, the collision was fatal. They don't teach hand signals anymore to get a driver's license in PA. I think one policy update will be a requirement for turn signals for UTV's since its harder to hand signal.

Some pictures from last weekend. A few more, barren area is a mine reclamation area. Several trails here are restricted to Class 1 ATV's only Even found an abandoned railroad grade. cool.

The trailer plus tent is 1,200 pounds and I can put up to 1,500 pounds on the deck. Axle is rated for 3,300 pounds but because of the laws, the trailer is rated for 2,995 pounds. Here in PA (not sure of other states) A trailer rated over 3,000 pounds requires yearly inspection. I can also remove the entire tent and swing the wings vertical to make a utility trailer, but I have no need for that since I have two other trailers. My 8 foot ramps are no longer sold. They now sell 11 foot telescoping ramps instead. Unfortunately Michelle cannot get out of work again this weekend, but she told me she WILL be going to the pig roast ride in 3 weeks.

Loading up for this weekend camp trip. (1 day early because it is going to rain here tomorrow) These are my ramps. 8 feet, and the arch does help with loading. May have time before I leave to post pixs, if not, when I return.

Have to wait, packing up and heading out again this weekend. Ill drop one picture, (okay two) Two Elk came into the field at the campground we stayed at. The trail system we rode is a mix of woods and old strip mines.

I found an older video which shows the ramps I have and side-loading / unloading. Later Ill put up some pix's of the weekend, We did a 120 mile trip through two counties

Never took pictures of loading / unloading but here is one of their videos loading a side by side on. The difference is I side load for two machines and my ramps are 8 feet and fixed.

Heading out for another weekend in Northcentral PA.

Not sure of Honda's but Arctic Cats come with an accessory port in the rear of the machine that has power for attachments. You could make up a quick harness to connect to it and the trailer to light up the trailer lights. Another option is to tap into the tailight so the trailer can have running & brake lights.

You could also use Seafoam as an additive, it will also help keep the fuel system clean

Yes we returned to camp each night. I picked up this machine back in June as a 2 year brand new leftover, of course what I saved on the machine I spent on accessories But I figured why not, it is set up the way I want it. I did hear the original owner bought the company back. Thank God, Textron really fu*ked up the company. I have been a dedicated Arctic Cat owner for years and hated the idea of switching. Going to take time to turn it around. Parts are still a SOB to get. My girl's quad is down awaiting parts right now and probably won't be ready for the next camping trip. I do have a spare machine, my old one, a 2012 450 which she can use if needed. Oh yeah I carry a gun. Here in PA you don't need a permit for open carry, conceal carry does require one. Out in Northcentral PA people here are cool. Two years ago I had three back to back camping trips, I was able to leave the trailer and quads at the campsite and go home unloaded. I left the tent and everything set up and nobody touched a thing. That saved a lot of time and fuel driving back & forth unloaded.

A few more pictures from the weekend. You can also ride into another state park called Lyman Run. Recently opened you can ride to Denton Hill State Park, which was a ski area, closed in 2014 but is now being rebuilt. Now called "Denton Go" They have added camping sites and cabins and plans to re-open skiing in 2028.

The tent trailer is a Jumping Jack. I posted about it here. The "river" is called Pine Creek. Down in the gorge is a rail-trail

I did prepare for that possibility of needing fuel. There is a small town called Germania which used to sell gas but had to stop because the fuel tanks went bad. They just got a grant to replace them. They also sell wheel cheese which is excellent. We made it round trip without re-fueling but Michelle's quad was low on fuel and the gauge was blinking. She still had reserve fuel if needed. Since this was the first trip with my new quad I was not sure how far I could go with it since the motor is bigger then my old quad so I attached these two gallon rotopax just in case. I added chains to the lid of my cargo box so the weight of the fuel doesn't flex the lid.

ATV safety institute offers a free training course to anyone who purchases a new machine. If your new to riding, it is a good course. You could buy one of those GPS trackers and attach it to the machine. Spark arrest or is standard on ATV's. It should already have one.

Just got back from a long weekend of riding out there. With the DCNR Pilot project they have used forestry roads and other roads to make connections to different areas. We were able to ride from the campground out to Colton Point state park to view the PA grand canyon. It was over 100 mile trip and fun.

Size wise it will be similar to a 2500 pound winch.

Never thought I would be considered an "old timer" but yes

That is pretty much standard nowadays, that price is much better then the first quote

Yes, my brother had to buy a mounting plate for his new Rancher. Hondas don't come "ready" to add a winch. The prices Jen is stating is high for a winch kit.

While wiring in a set of reverse lights I discovered the diagram is wrong concerning the shift position switch. It is shown as LHNRP but its backwards, PRNHL L/W and R/Y wires close on reverse, not L/W and GR/G. Found out the hard way and had to re-do it. Diagram is Alterra 600 LTD

Good idea on the tubing

2022 Arctic Cat re-designed their machines. I don't think they use Kymco parts anymore but are all done in the main factory in MN. My 2023 Alterra I bought last month is VERY different then any other Cat I owned. No more wet clutch, transmission is now separated from the engine. CVT has been moved more towards the rear. Thankfully you can download the service manuals for free.