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Thanks. I looked at one of those. I'll have to go a little older since I don't want to spend 10k on something we don't know if we even will like ( wife may not like riding in it and I may decide I want a trophy truck :) ) . I hear Polaris holds up well. They are in my lens though.

We plan to rent one the next time we are in Kanab and see if she likes it. Just want something to get away from it and experience some more remote areas for day trips.
You should be able to rent one out in cave creek, so you can get a better idea if it fits your needs. I see them all the time on my way to Bartlett Lake.
There were some older ones listed on FB marketplace, craigslist probably has some as well. The razor has about the smallest footprint in the side by side segment.
 
OHV Side by Side advice... I'm in the market for a small side by side that fits 2 adults comfortably and has a windshield but will fit in the bed of a full size standard bed truck . I know hunters use them so looking for advice on brands to avoid and models to look at.

Gracias.
Id look at the polaris razor 50" trail models. That would be your best bet to fit in the bed of a truck.
 
Our 2008 Polaris RZR Ranger 800 fit between the wheel wells in the Ram 3500. Since the truck has a shortbed we had to leave the tailgate down.

That little RZR kicked butt, not as much top-end as the new RZRs but it would keep up and get into back country with ease.IMG_4068.jpeg
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For reliability and better quality especially on older higher mileage I would only go with Can Am, Yamaha, or Kawasaki. In riding with a lot of different brands Polaris has clutch and engine failures regularly by at least 3 to 5 times more than the others. I love our 2022 Maverick trail 1000. smoother than the razor's and gets better mileage. If you do any rock climbing trails remove only the front sway bar. Dramatically improves the articulation of the front end. It's also quieter than the razor's in the cab. Only get the 1000 since that is the only way to get power steering. Peter
 
I don’t think any
1000 model will fit in the back of a truck? I could be wrong.
Power steering has been available in Polaris 50” machines since 2012. I could tell a lot of stories about the Can Am and Yamaha but they are not my personal experience so I won’t bash either one.
I put 9000 miles on my 2014 RZR 800
Never had a clutch problem
I replaced the belt every 1500-2000 miles
I know of probably 40 RZR owners and nobody has had an engine failure or clutch failure.
 
I don’t think any
1000 model will fit in the back of a truck? I could be wrong.
Power steering has been available in Polaris 50” machines since 2012. I could tell a lot of stories about the Can Am and Yamaha but they are not my personal experience so I won’t bash either one.
I put 9000 miles on my 2014 RZR 800
Never had a clutch problem
I replaced the belt every 1500-2000 miles
I know of probably 40 RZR owners and nobody has had an engine failure or clutch failure.
Correction on my part!!!!
The 1000 mavericks are 50” wide
My apologies!
 
If your set on fitting in truck bed I made a 5' extension when we got the camper so we could pull boat and trailers before we had a bumper pull and I'd pull doubles not for everybody and not legal in some states plus have diamond back cover to haul the 4 wheelers to. I know they make them for sxs's to there'bunch of options on racks. With the ext. you could lower tail gate.

Had a Polaris in 09 when they first come out my only complaint would be it would beat my back up in a day of riding in Moab. Next was 2012 Polaris 4 seater which was day and night on suspension mostly got to take grand kids with but really liked the longer wheel base for rock crawling and wash board roads. We now have a 2020 Can am 2 seater at the time we bought I thought Polaris had dropped the ball on fit and finish and I was impressed with the Can am but I think Polaris is back in the game. My son just got a Honda talon 4 seater and it is really nice I'm leaning that way next.

Quality never have had problem with any of the machines they've all got pros and cons some don't like drive belts never had a problem that's what high and lows for but I carry a back up.

Biggest thing is air cleaners put after market on Polaris's and now maybe they pull air different now, I clean every trip. My favorite rides in the sxs are just after a rain no dust prepare they are dusty sometimes just depends on trail? No matter what brand they'll go where ever you dare.

If it was me I'd go with great suspension it's worth it to me. We try to go to Kanab in March the crazies aren't out yet we stay at Coral Pink sand dunes nice campground and miles of trails lots of sights.IMG_0460.jpeg
 
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If your set on fitting in truck bed I made a 5' extension when we got the camper so we could pull boat and trailers before we had a bumper pull and I'd pull doubles not for everybody and not legal in some states plus have diamond back cover to haul the 4 wheelers to. I know they make them for sxs's to there'bunch of options on racks. With the ext. you could lower tail gate.

Had a Polaris in 09 when they first come out my only complaint would be it would beat my back up in a day of riding in Moab. Next was 2012 Polaris 4 seater which was day and night on suspension mostly got to take grand kids with but really liked the longer wheel base for rock crawling and wash board roads. We now have a 2020 Can am 2 seater at the time we bought I thought Polaris had dropped the ball on fit and finish and I was impressed with the Can am but I think Polaris is back in the game. My son just got a Honda talon 4 seater and it is really nice I'm leaning that way next.

Quality never have had problem with any of the machines they've all got pros and cons some don't like drive belts never had a problem that's what high and lows for but I carry a back up.

Biggest thing is air cleaners put after market on Polaris's and now maybe they pull air different now, I clean every trip. My favorite rides in the sxs are just after a rain no dust prepare they are dusty sometimes just depends on trail? No matter what brand they'll go where ever you dare.

If it was me I'd go with great suspension it's worth it to me. We try to go to Kanab in March the crazies aren't out yet we stay at Coral Pink sand dunes nice campground and miles of trails lots of sights.View attachment 30811
Really.... no boat in the picture
 
Thanks guys. has to fit with the tailgate closed. I have some starting points now.
Another possibility if you decide you're really interested in wheeling is trading the camper for a toy hauler that will hold the sxs.
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Or perhaps a slide in camper with a cargo trailer. P1010676.jpg
There's alot of options and a lot to explore in the southwest.
Or even double tow a trailer behind a fifth wheel.
 
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Bringing back towards Lake Powell, here is a video of the best dog who was also the worst (fishing) dog. 9 years ago when I was trying to jig for stripers. One of the reasons he rarely joined me at Lake Powell, and had to stay somewhere else when I was fishing.

What a character. I see why you miss him.
 
I'm also looking for a bike rack to use while towing the rv. nothing that hangs on the back. I tried to Frankenstein together something from available parts that mounts to the tongue of the trailer but no luck so far. I may have to have a welding buddy make me one.

Anyone have or seen a rack that can be modified to carry my mountain bike?
 
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