Camp property found, now updates.

[ArlyA]

@ArlyA It seems that fighting the snow is a real challenge. Is this something you enjoy? Or is it a real PITA?

We are skiers and moved to the UP so as to do it consistently. With the right tools, its really fun. Snow plowing AND skiing.

 

[hayden]

yes

Thanks.

How long does it take you guys to switch over from tires to tracks? I have tracks for my Kubota 1140 RTV and it take an hour to a hour and a half. There are brackets that have to be removed/installed every time which slows things down.

 

[airbiscuit]

That road might be interesting in the spring.

 

[airbiscuit]

Got pods on the 6x6 yesterday and 1/2 done on the Kodiak. (no pic) View attachment 4456008

Is there much difference in aggravation between installing pods on the Can Am vs the Yamaha?

 

[shooterdon]

Thanks.

How long does it take you guys to switch over from tires to tracks? I have tracks for my Kubota 1140 RTV and it take an hour to a hour and a half. There are brackets that have to be removed/installed every time which slows things down.

It was about an hour on the Ranger and that is one reason I got rid of them. If you need to use a SXS in the winter where you get a lot of snow, they are great. But I did not need the use of a SxS during the winter.

Arly has some challenges with that 1 mile drive to his camp so I see the need. I would use a cheap used sled instead of an ATV as it is a lot less money, but he has the pods so it makes sense for him.

 

[ArlyA]

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Is there much difference in aggravation between installing pods on the Can Am vs the Yamaha?

It does takes some time, and those anti-rotation brackets do take snaggeling to get them clamps on. The 6x6 rear pods do not have anti-rotation brackets but have other challenges to work with. Either take me more than 2 hours to do.

 

[dodge man]

I think when you get a tractor you’d be ahead to get a couple of loads of oversized gravel and fill in those wet spots.

 

[shooterdon]

I think when you get a tractor you’d be ahead to get a couple of loads of oversized gravel and fill in those wet spots.

His issue is not wet areas. Almost impossible to get a SxS stuck in the mud spots Arly has shown, and if you do, the winch gets you out.

The problem is snow…deep snow. I got my Ranger stuck in 14” of snow using chains and had to get pulled out.

 

[jjeff]

2" lug longer tracked snowmobile will get you and your gear where it needs to go. Even if your pulling a simple cheap smaller jet sled with or without a rope or tow bar. I haul wood up the hill to my cabin from my barn in the up. It works great and if I'm really tired I can detach the jet sled and drag it in my cabin thru the front door to my wood rack inside.

 

[ArlyA]

Its snow and mud we don't appreciate getting through. Stink'n mud gets thrown everywhere and some spots are 200ft long.