store atv outside

defleppardsg · #1 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 05:14 AM

I'm about to buy my first ATV, a brand new 400HO. I'm going to have to store it outside, unfortunately. It'll be sitting on a trailer, at least. I need to get a legit cover to keep it safe in the rain and snow. I see some Polaris ones online, about $100. Does anyone know of any that are truely waterproof, and pretty tough - worthy of a brand new machine?

There's a lot online, some cheap, some expensive, some OEM, some generic...

Thanks

phil · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by defleppardsg

I'm about to buy my first ATV, a brand new 400HO. I'm going to have to store it outside, unfortunately. It'll be sitting on a trailer, at least. I need to get a legit cover to keep it safe in the rain and snow. I see some Polaris ones online, about $100. Does anyone know of any that are truely waterproof, and pretty tough - worthy of a brand new machine?

There's a lot online, some cheap, some expensive, some OEM, some generic...

Thanks

Don't know what's best; but I'll bet price has something to do with it. I would suggest you get something designed for trailering. That way it would be covered while traveling.
I used an open trailer for a few years for a Yamaha I had. Bad news in the winter and dirt roads.
I bought my new Xp 3 years ago and it's been in a covered trailer except for when it's ridden. Best "garage" I could have purchased.

Smoothbassman · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 05:27 AM

I have a moose cover that I'm not even using anymore since I have an enclosed trailer now. It works great.

When I used it, it never leaked and was very durable, had it for 4 years now, and it is in great shape. Faded a bit from the sun but leak free.

Just make sure you lock and trailer ball and chain the quad to the trailer as a precaution. Had someone break into my shed once to get the quads out while I was out of town. Had the quads chained to a D-ring in the floor and it stopped them from getting them out. They took my gas cans but left the quads behind.

Moose Utility Division - Product Catalog

defleppardsg · #4 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 05:30 AM

That moose cover looks perfect- thank you, all I was looking for was one solid review for any cover. What size did you get for your sportsman? Standard?

sgtpatiolantern · #5 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 05:33 AM

I have the Polaris trailerable cover. When the bike is transported, it's on the back of my truck so it's too awkward to install. My bike is also stored inside a warehouse where dust is a big issue. I don't know if this would be the greatest cover for outside storage though. It's a pretty tough fabric, but I bought it for fit not resistance to weather. I'd try to find something with a softer inner liner so that wind wouldn't chafe your ATVs finish.

SMP63 · #6 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 06:28 AM

I got my Colman cover from Walmat. Had it a lmost a year now & it's holding up great!! If i remember it was rite @ $30!!

FirehawkZ71 · #7 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 07:06 AM

I got the trailerable cover from Cabelas it is well made and heavy.
Cabela's: Cabela's Deluxe Trailerable ATV Cover

Smoothbassman · #8 (**permalink**) 02-08-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by defleppardsg

That moose cover looks perfect- thank you, all I was looking for was one solid review for any cover. What size did you get for your sportsman? Standard?

I have the XL version for my old 850. Would need the XXL for the 850 touring, but she has a rolling garage now and doesn't have to sit outside anymore.

defleppardsg · #9 (**permalink**) 03-28-2012, 04:31 AM

I just recieved my Moose Dura Cover in the mail today. It was not what I expected; I think I might have recieved the wrong cover, Moose's OZARK COVER, by accident. The Dura Cover is supposed to be grey, and pretty thick and very waterproof. But the Cover that I recieved is Black, pretty thin, and doesn't seem to be waterproof at all - fits the description of the Ozark Cover.

Does anyone else own a Dura Cover, can they clarify this for me? I've reached out to the company as well....

Smoothbassman · #10 (**permalink**) 03-28-2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by defleppardsg

I just recieved my Moose Dura Cover in the mail today. It was not what I expected; I think I might have recieved the wrong cover, Moose's OZARK COVER, by accident. The Dura Cover is supposed to be grey, and pretty thick and very waterproof. But the Cover that I recieved is Black, pretty thin, and doesn't seem to be waterproof at all - fits the description of the Ozark Cover.

Does anyone else own a Dura Cover, can they clarify this for me? I've reached out to the company as well....

Mine is gray and fairly thick. I think it's the Dura Cover. I'll check it this weekend when I get back in town.