Should I bring the side by side or Not?

[b_schwin]

I have a Colorado second season tag and I’m trying to decide if bringing my side by side on a 20 hr trip is worth it or not. This will be my first time in 22 so I’m not familiar with the road/ trail systems. Also aware of the fire,and just hoping it leaves me something to hunt. Thanks!


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[WeiserBucks]

Bring it, those roads turn to grease if they're wet.

 

[C__blank]

Less time mudding and more time hiking. Deer are light

 

[WeiserBucks]

Less time mudding and more time hiking. Deer are light

Can't start hiking without driving there first. Walking home sucks too.

 

[Pafarm]

Rather have and not need than need and not have.

 

[C__blank]

Guess it’d depend what I’m towing it with

 

[IrkedCitizen]

SxS are only allowed on designated OHV roads and require an OHV permit from Colorado. Forest Service roads are not necessarily OHV approved. Wardens will issue tickets. It's $100.

My friend brought out his CanAm Defender from TN that has a valid TN license plate and insurance so it can be driven on all roads. That's how we found out

 

[mighteywhitehunter]

I hunted a unit south of there last year on the 3rd season and had no issues with my truck navigating some pretty remote 2 tracks. I think it really depends on the weather and the Truck you have.

 

[b_schwin]

I got a half ton Chevy that I’ll be driving out. We upgraded to the crew model to fit all the whole family for around home. Looks like it’s a little too long for my 10 ft trailer. So now I’m in the market for a trailer I guess? It does have an enclosed cab with heat which seems like it would be really handy to have


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[C__blank]

Yeah I think you’ll be saving some ball joint wear on your rig at the expense of a new trailer and 10mpg. Toys are cool though! Bring it

 

[MallardSX2]

I hate hauling mine but I do it every year and rarely even turn the thing on while I’m there.


But that one damn time I don’t have it….

 

[TheBull]

Better to have it and not need it.

 

[Huntnnw]

depends on roads. I have places I hunt in Idaho that my sxs saves me 2 hours round trip to trail head versus using my truck. You can cover ground much faster if roads are rough over a truck

 

[Olsolitaire1]

You may want to follow up on this that unit may end up closed.

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[T-Rex]

If you're not worried about the extra gas money hauling it out they are always handy to have! When I do bring mine out that is the major way we travel vs. beating the he!! out of my truck. That being said it will cost you extra $$ in gas to bring it along.

 

[midwestcowboy]

Better to have it and deal with hauling it around compared to wanting it or NEEDING it and not having it.

Simply from a safety or access perspective it makes sense to bring it imo

 

[Brianacnp]

Better to have it and not need it.

Yep. I agree. Can’t use it from home

 

[mattmann]

I would bring it if you’re not in a rush to get back and don’t mind the extra gas. I pull mine to my farm but also use around my house. It’s about 2:45 from my house. With my sxs about 3:15. Worth it when I use it though especially with the family.

DEFINITELY get a windshield cover for it. Best investment for mine! Also aluminum trailers are awesome!

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[b_schwin]

Never thought about the windshield cover, that’s a great recommendation. I like that trailer currently looking for a similar one. How wide is that?


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