UTV Accessories to Elevate Your Ride
Once you've experienced the thrill of whipping around the track or the ease of moving farm supplies with your UTV, you'll probably be looking for ways to take your ride even further. UTV accessories allow you to personalize your side-by-side, whether you want to get a sleeker look, add a sound system, or enhance features like towing capability.
UTV accessories for your needs
When you're considering what extras to buy, ask yourself these questions:
- What will you primarily use the UTV for? UTVs are diverse. They can be important pieces of work equipment, vehicles for family fun, or speed-driven racers. Your primary use will dictate which accessories are most helpful. Towing trailers are useful on job sites or farms, and winches can help when you're stuck in the mud, while graphics and enhanced performance equipment can help you stand out on the race track.
- When and where will you ride? Consider comfort when you ride. UTVs with a full roof can keep you shaded, while enclosed cabs allow for air conditioning or heating to extend your riding season. A windshield and wipers can protect you from rain, mud and debris.
UTV accessories for beginners
Start your accessory shopping with safety items that can help keep you protected on the trail; the tools you should have for emergencies; and the maintenance items that help keep your UTV running well.
UTV safety items
Most UTVs come standard with safety features like seatbelts and a roll cage. Still, it's important to wear appropriate and up-to-date safety equipment, including:
- Helmets: Each rider will need their own and you should ensure they are U.S. Department of transportation (DOT) approved.
- Safety goggles: If your helmet doesn't have built-in eye protection, consider goggles to protect your eyes from debris.
- Protective clothing: If you plan to race, look for a racing suit. For low-key recreational riding, stick with basic riding jerseys and pants.
- Riding boots: Close-toed riding boots help keep your feet and legs warm and protected on the trail. While regular work boots will work for leisure riding, you'll likely want something specialized for racing or high-speed treks.
UTV emergency tools and maintenance items
Once you have your safety gear, consider the equipment necessary to haul your UTV to the trail and make sure you always finish a ride. That's where the essential maintenance and emergency tools come in. Some UTV trail accessories, like a first aid kit and a shovel for digging out when you're stuck, you may already have on hand. Others are more expensive, so you may want to consider financing. Consider the following:
- Trailer: A trailer helps you haul your UTV to various tracks, trails or job sites. If you opt for an enclosed trailer, it also gives you a handy storage space for your ATV/UTV during the winter.
- Cover: While you're trailering or storing your UTV, a cover can help protect it from dirt and debris.
- Winch kit: A winch allows you to pull your vehicle free if you get stuck in muddy areas. Once you have one, you'll be able to help other riders, too.
- Tire repair supplies: Nothing can kill the buzz of a good ride like a flat tire. Since UTV tires are frequently exposed to rough terrain, you'll want to have a spare tire and wheel and tire repair kit.
- Riding repair kit: A riding repair kit has most of what you'll need to make it back home safely. Many kits have an air compressor for flat tires, jumper cables for dead batteries and a tow rope for when you get bogged. Others include a first aid kit and tire repair supplies as well.
- Navigation: An off-road GPS system helps you always know where you are. Just remember to always keep a trail map as a backup, in case technology fails.
- Communications system: Wireless headsets can help you talk to the other passengers in your UTV, while walkie talkies and group ride radios let you connect with other UTVs in your group. If you're riding alone or in remote areas consider a satellite messenger, which can help you call for aid even in places without cell phone reception.
UTV accessories for style and comfort
Once you have accessories to ride safely, stay connected with your group and fix your UTV in an emergency, it’s time to consider the extras. These are the UTV parts that you don't necessarily need, but that can enhance your ride.
Comfort upgrades
Riding a ATV/UTV can be physically demanding, so upgrades that make you more comfortable can go a long way toward improving time on the trail. Suspension seats can help absorb the impact of bumps on the trail. When you order customized suspension seats you can add additional features like heated seats, lumbar support and even a water pack.
For all-around comfort, opt for a climate-controlled cab. You can usually purchase UTVs directly from the dealer with an enclosed cab, heating and air conditioning. Or, you can add after-market AC.
Style upgrades
Your UTV can reflect your style. Consider specialty colors or paint jobs that you'd like straight from the dealership. Or, shop for a graphic vinyl wrap that covers and protects your ATV paint. With a wrap, you can change your UTV's look whenever you like. Or, personalize by adding colored lights and flood lights to your machine. They look sleek and can help keep you safe on dusk and nighttime rides. You can also add aftermarket bumpers and lift kits designed to increase both functionality and style.
Tech accessories
Thinking about tech upgrades? A stereo upgrade can keep you amped up to your favorite beats. And don’t forget the GoPro style video camera to catch your best moments. You may be able to find bundles that include the camera, mounts and other equipment to help film your ride.
Financing UTV accessories
A new UTV can be a blank slate. Side-by-side accessories can really allow you to personalize your machine and make it into the vehicle you've been dreaming of.
If you plan on purchasing a few accessories from the list, you might consider rolling them into a Synchrony installment loan, which you can use to finance both your UTV and additional gear.* With flexible terms, it’s a financing option that can allow you to pay back the loan over time and make convenient monthly payments.
You can also choose to use the Synchrony Outdoors credit card at enrolled powersports retailers.** It’s a card that can be used at enrolled retailers for the parts, gear, accessories and even fuel you need to maintain your UTV (or other powersports vehicle).
Whatever the weather and whatever the gear, the Synchrony Outdoors credit card can help you kickstart your great escape. Activate your adventure and apply today.
*Offer subject to credit approval by Synchrony Bank.
**Subject to credit approval. See Synchrony Outdoors | MySynchrony for details.
