ATV Accessories

If you spend hours at a time on your ATV, you know that things can go wrong. Whether you're riding the trails or knocking out chores, having the right equipment for any situation can save you hours of stress. Barnes Bros. has put together a quick list of the five accessories you should have if you're planning on spending significant time on your ATV. Barnes Bros. offer our expertise and services to the areas of Washington and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from our location in Canonsburg, PA.

GPS

If you’re taking your ATV on unfamiliar trails, there are few accessories that can give you peace of mind like a GPS device. Although most modern cell phones will fill this niche, a phone isn’t built to handle the high impact demands of trail riding, or the all day power requirements that dedicated GPS units have. Modern GPS units come with some great capabilities, like pre-planned routes that will let you know as soon as you get off trail, and wireless capabilities that allow you to share your riding route with a friend quickly and easily. With a handlebar mount and a few extra batteries, you’ll be able to head off into the unknown confidently, knowing you’ll be able to find your way back.

Cargo Box

A lockable, weather proof cargo box can make the difference between an awesome ride, and a miserable one. Whether you’re bringing along some extra lunch, a change of clothes, or just a bunch of tools to take care of a job, a cargo box gives your ATV more utility and flexibility than almost any other accessory. Keep in mind you’ll want to make sure your cargo box fits properly onto your ATV so you don’t lose your kit on the trail.

Winch

If you’re heading out into a potentially sticky situation, having an ATV winch could really save your bacon. ATV winches are available in several forms, depending on the power supply of your ATV, and the strength of the material you’ll be using. Basic winches utilize nylon ropes, and are good for moving a small tree, or pulling yourself out of a shallow rut. More robust winch designs use braided wire for a higher tensile strength, allowing you to hitch to heavier loads. When choosing an ATV winch, make sure that your ATV has enough juice to power it, or you might pull yourself out of trouble, but drain your battery in the process.

Camera

In the age of social media, having some proof of your adventures is everything. Bringing a camera along for a trail ride will capture any of the special or exciting moments you might otherwise let slip by. Regardless of whether or not you’re shooting video, a compact video camera like a GoPro can record your ride from start to finish without missing anything. Depending on the perspective you want to film, you can mount your camera on the front of your ATV, or on your helmet for the ‘up close and personal’ view.

Lights

Many ATVs come with a headlight mounted on the handlebars, but if you’re getting out to do some serious work before dawn, you’ll need more than the stock headlamp has to offer. LED light bars offer you a wide, bright field of vision, without sucking too much juice from your battery. A light bar is a great option for hunters who are heading out to the deer stand, or ranchers taking care of some morning chores on a dark winter morning. Like a winch, you’ll want to make sure that the lights you choose fit the power supply of your ATV.

Being prepared is the key to success anywhere, so make sure you’re ready to ride by outfitting your ATV with some of these great accessories and you’re sure to have a great time riding! If you have an questions, or need any ATV Parts, service, or repairs, come in and see us at Barnes Bros. and our expert staff will be happy to help! Barnes Bros. serves the areas of Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania from our location here in Canonsburg!