UTV Camping
Explore the outdoors and enjoy the fresh air while riding a utility terrain vehicle! UTVs have become extremely popular recreational vehicles over the past few decades, even though you might know them more as rugged work vehicles for use on the construction site or the farm.
One way you can enjoy time with your family in the great outdoors is by going camping with your UTV. You could visit a trail or off-roading area to explore to your heart’s content, then ride to your camping spot and start a campfire so you can toast some marshmallows and relax at the end of a long day of adventuring.
Gina's Motorsports of Monee is your Land of Lincoln UTV dealer. We’ve prepared some tips for successful UTV camping to help you start off on the right foot.
Plan Well
Using your UTV as a camping vehicle isn’t too different from camping in any other way. You’ll still want to take the time to plan where and when you’re going so that you can book your campsite well in advance and guarantee yourself a spot. Choosing a campsite also involves locating amenities that you may need on your trip, like restrooms or shower facilities or a camp store. Checking the weather is a smart move, since you don’t want to ride your UTV in heavy rains or blizzards.
It can also be helpful to let a friend or neighbor back home know where you’re going and how long you plan to be out in the wilderness for so that they can contact rescue crews and point them in the right direction if necessary.
Ready Your UTV
The next step you should take is making sure your UTV is all ready to go. This involves a thorough inspection to be certain that every part is in good working order, from the tires to the brakes. Check your tire pressure, test your brakes, top off the oil or change it if need be, fill your gas tank and try your lights and signals to make sure they work.
Remember, if you find any issues that you can’t address yourself, you can always contact the service department here at Gina’s Motorsports of Monee for assistance from our team of professional mechanics.
Pack Judiciously
You’ll want to pack your UTV with everything you’re going to need for your camping trip. First, pack any emergency supplies you may need on your trip, like a UTV tool kit, a first-aid kit, signal flares, an emergency radio, tire patches, an air compressor, a flashlight and so forth.
You’ll also want to pack your belongings in such a way that your UTV isn’t overloaded. Travel-sized versions of toiletries are a good move. Make sure you have everyone’s medications on hand in sufficient quantities for the trip. Pack your tents after inspecting them for any holes or damage. Roll up sleeping bags and tie them tightly for easier storage.
Everyone should have enough clothing for the trip, including hiking gear and clothes for inclement weather conditions. That means waterproof boots, gloves, thick socks, scarves and sweaters. Make sure that everyone has a helmet that’s in good shape to wear on the trail, and that you have goggles for eye protection if your helmet doesn’t have a full face mask.
We hope these tips help you to have a successful UTV camping trip! Stop by our dealership in Monee, Illinois, to take a look at our full stock of new and used UTVs and other powersports vehicles for sale. Gina’s Motorsports of Monee welcomes all of our Illinois customers throughout Kankakee County and the greater Chicago metro area.