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ATV Vacations - the most fun you'll have on 4 wheels!
Fall is
right around the corner and now is the time to get your
ATV geared up for a daredevil run, hunting season or
maybe just catch the fall colors with the kids. But
don’t be left in the dust! Start planning now to get a
little dirty with an ATV getaway that kicks up just the
right blend of exhilarating trail riding, cool views and
awesome park destinations.
ATV
vacation ideas
Not
quite sure which trail to hit for your ATV vacations? Wisconsin boasts some of the most beautiful trails that
your 3- and 4-wheel machine will roll over - with hills,
forest and grassland in abundance. Add to your getaway
package the state’s bountiful lakes and you’ll soon be
skimming over just the right amount of dirt, sand and
water making for a perfect “mudding” experience.
Wisconsin’s Buffalo River State Trail winds through
Trempealeau, Jackson, Eau Claire and Buffalo counties
with an abandoned railroad grade serving as your guide.
Or you may want to take your
ATV with you on your next Florida vacation. Florida is
particularly known for its off-road riding enthusiasm,
with a particular intense popularity of the
Withlacoochee State Forest’s Croom area. Endorsed by the
World Wildlife Fund as one its “10 Coolest Places You’ve
Ever Been In North America,” visitors come from all over
Florida as well as the rest of the United States to hit
the trails. Strutting solid forest and hard packed
terrain of mostly sandy trails of deep Florida Sugar
Sand on its 4-wheel destination resume, Croom offers a
fun and quality place to ride.
For
more "ultimate ride" locations, check out the “ride guide” at www.atvnation.com
Getting your ATV there
Don't own your own ATV
or would like to take along some of your buddies or the
kids but don’t own a few extras? Dealerships and rental
shops offering ATV rentals are a great alternative to
experience this off-road fun without breaking your
budget. Most ATV rentals are available in a large
selection of all sorts of makes, sizes and 3 or 4-wheels
frames, and include riding and other safety equipment.
Whether you choose to rent a few extras or bring your
own, shipping your ATV on ahead to your 4-wheelin’
destination offers a great way to expand your vacation
options beyond those close to home.
Once
you’re made plans to ship your ATV, prepare a pre-ride
checklist:
- If you’re the owner, have an extra
set of ATV keys and keep them where they will not be
forgotten – it’s a real bummer to arrive at your
trail only to discover that your ATV keys are back
home on the kitchen counter!
- Keep
a trail map of the area where your ride is to take
place and have an extra that you leave behind so
that others know your trail itinerary.
- Make
sure you have rider-to-rider communication for
emergency contacts – carry cell phones or radios and
make sure you’ve got good charges or extra batteries
packed.
- Know
that less is more when packing – bring extra riding
boots, rain gear, and helmet and goggles and gloves
so that all riders are properly dressed.
- Bring along an extra quart of oil since some
4-wheeler machines will lose their oil if turned
over frequently.
- Have
a toolkit on board stocked with essentials like
pliers, wrenches, screw driver, spare light globes,
sparkplug wrench, a spare spark plug (be sure you
have one that fits each machine), electric tape,
tire repair kit(s) and a spare tire inflation can.
And while you’re at it, make sure you’ve got your
other toolkit packed – a first aid kit with
Band-Aids and antiseptics, mosquito repellent and
sunscreen.
- Add to that a flashlight, some spare
batteries, a tow strap or rope, knife, signal flare,
and portable shovel, and you’re ready to hit the
dusty trails!
It’s time to plan your
escape to the trails!
Book your travel arrangements and
then call Haul Bikes to ship your ATV there – ready and
waiting to ride. We use a specialty strapping system
specifically designed for ATVs, so your prized 3 or
4-wheel ride remains secure in custom, covered trucks. “And
unlike most shipping companies, we don’t charge extra to
ship your standard-sized ATV,” says Ken Durik, founder
and director of Milwaukee-based Daily Direct – Haul
Bikes, which started out as an expert at hauling
motorcycles across country, and more recently launched
it’s expertise shipping capabilities into the
personal watercraft and ATV arena. Adding
to our unique service, Haul Bikes will only charge an
extra fee of $195 for ATV’s that don’t fit a standard 4’
x 9’ space on our truck - wider than 48” and/or longer
than 108”.
For a free rate quote and
shipping info, visit insured and expert shippers at www.HaulBikes.com.
When you ship your ATV with Haul Bikes, you get:
- Door-to-door service,
whether a residence or a business
- You do NOT have to crate
or palletize the ATV
- You do NOT have to drain
the gas or disconnect the battery – it’s ready to
ride!
- We include $15,000 of
insurance with a $500 deductible
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