4WD Utility Quad in the dunes?
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4WD Utility Quad in the dunes?
We're looking at buying a 4WD utility quad mainly for hunting and a little trail riding. We live in Michigan, so we were thniking about taking it to the Silver Lake Sand dunes too. We've never owned a quad before, so forgive me if this is a dumb question, but do those types machines do OK in the sand, or do the high performance 4WD machines work better for that?
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Moonlitin
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Moonlitin
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4WD Utility Quad in the dunes?
In the sand, you want to be light as possible and float along on the top (look at a dune buggy...its all stripped down and as light as possible), not dig in and try to grapple for traction like in typical 4X4 riding (all you will do is dig 4 big holes!).
I have seen pics of Silver Lake, and I don't recall seeing any big hills or bowls or anything at all like you would find at a place like Glamis. So, if you need a 4X4 the rest of the time and only go to the sand now and then, it's no big deal....you can have fun on anything.
But, if you really want to ride the "real dunes", ditch the utility idea completely and do it right on a sport quad.
I have seen pics of Silver Lake, and I don't recall seeing any big hills or bowls or anything at all like you would find at a place like Glamis. So, if you need a 4X4 the rest of the time and only go to the sand now and then, it's no big deal....you can have fun on anything.
But, if you really want to ride the "real dunes", ditch the utility idea completely and do it right on a sport quad.
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4WD Utility Quad in the dunes?
There is nothing real challenging at Silver Lake, so most utility 4x4 quads don't have a problem getting around. Although a 250 or 300cc machine might have a hard time climbing Test Hill. I have never had a hard time climbing anything at Silver Lake with my Wolverine, but I don't consider it a utility quad.
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4WD Utility Quad in the dunes?
I think the best type of machine for you all around would be a Can-Am Renegade 500 or 800. They are fast, powerful, and have a decent 4x4 system. But either way a Ute will work just fine at Silver Lake. The only dunes Ute's struggle in are big Dunes and walls, which Silver Lake does not have so you should be good. Good luck.
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