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Question by eric5899: What is the best utv for farm use?
I need something to run around the farm, check fence, cattle, etc. Lots of choices: Kubota RTV, Gator, Ranger, Mule, Rhino. Also, any opinions on electric like the new Ranger EV?
Anyone out there used the Gator electric that has been out a few years? No timber treks here, just running around a fairly flat farm.

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Answer by ranger_co_1_75
Electric is new technology and as such don’t have all the bugs worked out yet. I would wait a few years on this model, unless you don’t mind leaving the UTV parked on the back side of your place and walking back to the machine shed to get the Tractor to pull it in.

Otherwise, they are all about the same. The difference is like Chev. or Ford. Take care of the machine and any will do the job.

Having said that, Two years ago, I purchased two Chinese nock offs, for the price of one Brand Name, and I am very happy with them. No problems what so ever (luckily because the warranties are no good, issued by the factory in China and you can’t return the goods to China for warranty work).

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Once only created to haul an ATV or a motorcycle, toy haulers have almost become as much of a traveling home as an RV. Some now contain sleeping quarters, bathrooms, and even kitchens. If you have priced one of these units lately, you have seen how attractive used toy haulers can be.

Where to Start Your Search

The typical places to begin are the local classifieds, such as in your newspaper or on Craigslist. However, you are limited to a small number of listings and you should always be a little bit wary of the seller. Few are going to tell you if there is anything wrong. You can find a good deal, as long as you exercise some caution.

The Best Place To Find Used Toy Haulers at Gigantic Discounts

Government auctions are a great alternative for finding toy haulers at the best price. These are units that have been repossessed, seized, or are simply surplus. You will find toy haulers in every possible condition:

New: Repossessed units may only have been off the lot for a couple of months. They may have only seen the road a couple of times. These are sold for dimes on the dollar, as the banks just want to recoup some of their money and storage costs are expensive.

Used: These units may have a few miles on them, but have thousands of miles left. You can find one of these toy haulers about just about every government auction and some starting bids are only a 0.

Repairable: Some of these units may require a few repairs before they are road-worthy. However, when you pay next to nothing for this type of toy hauler, a simple fix or two is worth it.

Scrap: A few units will simply be sold for scrap or for parts only. This could be a great buy if you are looking to repair a toy hauler you already own.

How to Find the Auctions

It used to be very difficult to find the auctions. However, there are several websites today that list these auctions. They are categorized by agency, location, or by the items for sale. You can learn what is required to place a bid, how you can see the items first, and what is required after the sale. If you’re looking for used toy haulers, this is your best option.

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Brian of Hubcap Express talks about wheel covers
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This quick video shows how to put together covers to protect your wheels in bike polo. WARNING – Having a cover on your front wheel can greatly affect the bike’s handling in windy conditions. legitbikepolo.com
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Question by Kels : Is my dirt bike good enough for Glamis?
I have a Honda 85 dirt bike & i took it to Glamis before, but i couldn’t ride it in the dunes, it was too like wobbly, i only went like in 2nd gear too. Should i get a paddle? Or maybe go faster?

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Answer by abhicho
I think it is better to get your bike paddled..this will improve the performance and prevent wobbling.

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Do you want to make a toy hauler trade? It is not uncommon for people to buy a small toy hauler, use it for a few years, and then want to trade up for a bigger one. In fact, it happens all the time. Once you start experiencing the fun that RVing can bring, you won’t want to stop.

When the time comes to trade in you RV, you can do a few things to increase the trade in value. Every dollar more you can get for your current RV means more money for your next.

Clean the Inside and Out
First impressions count for a lot. Therefore, make the best first impression by giving it a thorough scrubbing. This means more than bathing the outside.  You will want to polish any chrome, clean the tires and rims, as well as the windows and mirrors

While that will make the outside look nice, you will want the inside to look its best as well. Again, you need to surpass your regular cleaning and get down into the detail work.  Here are the things you will need to do:

Clean the carpets
Clean, bleach, & polish the sinks, toilet, and shower
Clean the beds, including the mattresses
Thoroughly clean the blinds and shades
Empty out and clean the drawers and cabinets
Wash out the refrigerator and freezer
Dust all appliances, cabinets, and counters, including the entertainment center

Do Minor Repairs
Anything that is broken will reduce the value of your RV. Therefore, go around the vehicle and replace anything you can. This could include:

Replacing loose hinges
Installing stops on drawers
Replacing windshield wipers
Replacing lost screws
Fixing damaged or bent blinds and shades
Replacing light bulbs
Replacing blown fuses

Air the Trailer Out
It is no secret to RV owners that when it sits awhile, it can get a certain smell. You know the smell of old air. While it does not smell bad, it doesn’t smell its best. This dusty old smell can make a bad first impression. Therefore, it is a good idea to air out the trailer before taking it in for trade.

Additionally, spraying an odor absorbing air freshener can help as well. You can choose from any number of odor absorbers to help cut the smell, such as Oust, Febreeze, or Arm and Hammer. This can give your carpets, furniture, and even beds a fresh clean scent that is sure to increase the value.

If you do these three things, you will find your toy hauler trade in pulls in a much better price. It is the little things that make a big difference.

Question by Carol D: I want to paint a scene on a RV vinyl tire cover. What is the best kind of paint to use, that will bond?
I want something that won’t peel off.

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Answer by JMEo1
If you key the cover first with 1000 wet and dry or you can use a grey scotch pad with soap and water. then use aerosol plastic primer (these are available at most bodyshop suppliers)
then you could clear lacquer over your design and over the entire cover.

as for the paint for the design its self if you use a solvent based car paint such as cellulose it shouldn’t react with anything on the cover at the moment or the lacquer.

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A new video I just put togher from the Racing down in Baja. I filmed this and edited my self.
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Sarah O Connor works as the Courts Correspondent for the UTV Radio Network in Dublin and is featured in the new TV3 series 24 Hours To Kill written and presented by Dyane Connor. TV3 states ” ’24 Hours to Kill’, deconstructs and examines a selection of Ireland’s most shocking killings, which in turn sparked some of the most infamous murder trials in the history of the State.” TV3 24 Hours To Kill

Sarah started off as a journalist in 1997, writing articles for the Irish Emigrant Newspaper in Boston, then for the Irish Emigrant online service based in Galway. As a graduate of NUIG’s Applied Communications postgraduate, she has since worked for RTE radio cork, North West Radio, Sligo and as a general reporter and then Courts Correspondent for Independent Network News between 2003 and 2009.Short listed as a PPI Radio awards nominee.

As a Masters Criminology student and crime reporter, she has featured on the SKy Crime Documentary Network and is currently contributing to the TV3 Crime Documentary series 24 Hours to Kill. During her criminology  studies she has examined the areas such as sex offenders and rehabilitation as well as victims services here in Ireland and is writing her thesis on Killers and a new book on homicide coming out next year.

’24 Hours To Kill’ is being screened on TV3 on Thursday evenings over a three week period. The series will explore high profile murders that have taken place in Ireland.

TV3′s website states,”’24 Hours to Kill’, deconstructs and examines a selection of Ireland’s most shocking killings, which in turn sparked some of the most infamous murder trials in the history of the State. The cases covered in this series include Eamon Lillis’s manslaughter of Celine Cawley, the killing of Fareh Swaleh Noore by Charlotte and Linda Mulhall and the death of Anne Corcoran at the hands of Oliver Hayes.”

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Question by pooperscooper: What kind of shocks should i get for the dunes?
I have a 1994 toyota 4×4 pickup. I was wondering what kind of shocks should i use if im going to go off roading in the dunes (glamis). Right now they are very stiff.

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Answer by John
lots

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Can-Am Commander the greatest UTV

Constantly an innovator in the ATV business, Can-Am by BRP has once again stepped up and raised the bar by creating a new side by side UTV that blows the competitors away in efficiency, handling, comfort and security.

This new unit is the Can-Am Commander and is obtainable with two unique V-Twin engines. The Commander eight hundred functions a 71-horsepower Rotax eight hundred EFI, whilst an 85-horsepoer Rotax one thousand EFI powers the commander 1000. These horsepower numbers are practically double what most rivals provide with the a thousand putting out thirty much more horsepower than a Polaris RZRS. In head to head drag racin each the 800 and 1000 Commander blow away the competition. Not only do the Commanders give the most energy, they surprisingly supply the greatest fuel economic system and variety of any UTV as well.

All the horsepower in the planet is worthless with no good handling and suspension and this is exactly where the Can-Am Commander truly has the competitors beat. Up close the Can-Am Commander has double A-arm independent suspension with dive-management geometry, which is created to get rid of diving beneath large braking and rough terrain maintaining you in management at all occasions. In the rear you will discover Torsional Trailing Arm Independent (TTI) Rear Suspension, which was inspired by off-street trophy trucks. This technique supplies exceptional handle, specifically in rough terrain. The shocks on the Can-Am Commander are the biggest fully adjustable gasoline units supplied on a stock UTV and present ten inches of suspension travel.

When it comes to safety the Can-Am Commander leads the way with a two-inch diameter metal ROPS-accepted cage. Other characteristics that set the Can-Am Commander apart from the competitors is a two hundred and forty-watt lighting process, fast-attach aspect nets, 3-stage seatbelts, 214mm disc brakes, a two-inch rear receiver, removable comfort seats that feature lumbar supper, adjustable tilt steering, twin cup holders and a huge ten-gallon gasoline tank. The Can-Am Commander also gives a locking dual-degree tilting Cargo box with an outstanding carrying ability of six hundred pounds.

Even though straight off the showroom floor the Can-Am Commander offers better dealing with and efficiency then the levels of competition, motorcyclepartswebstore.com provide a great line-up of sport, utility, and winter components equipment that permit you to rapidly and quickly personalize your Can-Am Commander the way you like it. The OEM parts obtainable contain skid plates, bumpers, windshields, visors, covers, higher output lights, fourteen” wheels, snow plows and winches that all come with a factory guarantee on fit and efficiency. Motorcycle Superstore also supplies a significant assortment of motorcycle OEM components from main manufactures like as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, KTM, and Polaris.