Loading/Unloading ATV
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Loading/Unloading ATV
I have a 2013 Polaris Ranger 900XP. Factory spec weight is about 1400 lbs. As it sits, I suspect the weight is closer to 1600 lbs due to options (windshield, rear glass, winch and roof). I've been thinking for some time about the process for loading and unloading the ATV from my bumper pull toy hauler. Should I do this only when the trailer is hitched to the truck? When the trailer is not hitched to the truck, I try to make sure the stabilizer jacks are down to spread the weight out provide some stability. But is that enough?
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We have a bumper pull toy hauler as well. Our toy we load is close to 2000lbs. Our unwritten rule is never load the toy into the trailer without it being hooked to the truck. Reasoning behind it is, you're not sure how much stress the stabilizer jacks can actually take. It also helps keep the front end of the trailer stable while you're loading.
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During the summer I load/unload every weekend. Trailer is parked on gravel, and set up tight with 4500# tounge jack down, front/rear stab jacks down, wheels chocked, and X chocks between tires. I've never had an issue with trailer movement. Been doing this for 10+ years.
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I have a 2013 Polaris Ranger 900XP. Factory spec weight is about 1400 lbs. As it sits, I suspect the weight is closer to 1600 lbs due to options (windshield, rear glass, winch and roof). I've been thinking for some time about the process for loading and unloading the ATV from my bumper pull toy hauler. Should I do this only when the trailer is hitched to the truck? When the trailer is not hitched to the truck, I try to make sure the stabilizer jacks are down to spread the weight out provide some stability. But is that enough?
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