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Welcome to UTV Boondocker! The videos on this channel are focused on SXS / UTV Overlanding or Boondocking, SXS / UTV How To Videos and a spin-off channel about Off Grid Building Lifestyle in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula and other areas of Michigan. You'll also see Product Reviews that relate to Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) or Side-By-Sides (SXS). Please take a look at our other channel www.youtube.com/@handncreations that covers the off grid building, woodworking & milling.
We are very excited to share our journey and hope you join us! No matter what UTV or SXS you choose, there is something for you and if you love the outdoors like I do - you will like the content on this channel!
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We are very excited to share our journey and hope you join us! No matter what UTV or SXS you choose, there is something for you and if you love the outdoors like I do - you will like the content on this channel!
Also, please check out our facebook group & Instagram site!
Thanks for visiting and please take the time to subscribe to support the channel. Also, reach out if you have any comments, requests or suggestions!
#utv #howto #tutorial #utv #overlanding #boondocking #polaris #canam
UTV Awning - How we mounted and it how it worked on the trails!
In this episode, we install a 270 degree awning on a 2022 Cam Am Commander XTP! Can Am Dan picked this up from Narrow Road Adventures who has a pretty good selection of Overlanding items for you rig. Keep in mind, this wasn't meant for a UTV but where no install kit exists - we fabricate a way! Stay tuned until the end to see in action during a healthy storm that frequents the Lake Superior, Michigan area!
Thanks for watching and check out the link below for the item. We also have some great gear to sport on your next overland adventure!
www.narrowroadadventures.com/narrow-road-adventures-products/270-rooftop-awning
Take a look at our UTV Boondocker Merch!
utvboondocker.myspreadshop.com/
We en...
Thanks for watching and check out the link below for the item. We also have some great gear to sport on your next overland adventure!
www.narrowroadadventures.com/narrow-road-adventures-products/270-rooftop-awning
Take a look at our UTV Boondocker Merch!
utvboondocker.myspreadshop.com/
We en...
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How to replace Wheel Bearings on a Polaris General
Просмотров 413Месяц назад
In this episode, we will show you how to change / replace the polaris general wheel bearings on my 2017 Polaris General 4. To order the bearings that I used from Amazon, you can click the link below. amzn.to/3XtKLUi Below is a link to the service guide (compliments of the Polaris General Forum). You'll find the torque specs and any other instructions that you need. www.dropbox.com/s/by09l2g3l7o...
How to install Polaris General Tree Kickers from Bent and Twisted Fabrication
Просмотров 3652 месяца назад
In this episode, we will install the Bent and Twisted Fabrication Tree Kickers for the Polaris General (4 seater). After reviewing many Tree Kicker options, these are the strongest that I've seen and the quality is amazing! Not only is the powder coat flawless, the design is race-inspired so you can rest easy knowing these will hold up to whatever you throw at them! For more information on gett...
Heel Clicker Clutch Systems
Просмотров 1842 месяца назад
In this episode, Roger fro Heel Clicker Clutch Systems provides an overview of his company and product line. Take a look at our UTV Boondocker Merch! utvboondocker.myspreadshop.com/ We encourage comments and please like and subscribe to help support the channel! Respect the Land! UTV Boondockers treats the campsites and the land with respect and leaves each location as good or better than it wa...
Can Am Commander XTP Heel Clicker Clutch Kit Install - Performance and Tuning Tips
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this Episode, UTV Boondocker partnered with Roger at Heel Clicker Clutch Systems to wake up our 2022 Can-Am Commander XTP! Excellent performance gains and super easy install with the ability to tune on the trail! Take a look at the Heel Clicker website for details on how to get a kit for yourself! goheelclicker.com/ Take a look at our UTV Boondocker Merch! utvboondocker.myspreadshop.com/ We ...
CanAm Commander XTP Wiper on Bent Metal Windshield
Просмотров 4764 месяца назад
In this episode, Can-Am Dan shows you how he put an automatic wiper on his Bent Metal windshield. The parts showcased in this video are listed below: Manual Wiper Arm (Amazon): a.co/d/9K9Zk59 Wiper Motor (Shop around for this item): Speedway Motors # 911-23501 Dan had some manual work to do in order for this to work, so the video should provide enough details to re-create this. Good luck and en...
How does a UTV CVT clutch work? CVT Overview, Maintenance and Common Problems for your SXS
Просмотров 5724 месяца назад
In this episode, we welcome Roger Hokanson from Heel Clicker Clutch Systems (goheelclicker.com/) to explain how a CVT works, how to maintain a CVT clutch and we'll also cover some common problems and solutions that you may encounter. Please leave any comments that you have and we'll be sure to answer them! Thanks for taking the time to watch! Take a look at our UTV Boondocker Merch! utvboondock...
Best UTV Traction Boards - SXS Recovery Gear
Просмотров 3845 месяцев назад
In this episode, let's talk about essential recovery gear. I have straps, rope, snatch blocks and a winch but there is one item that you can carry with you and can get you out of just about anything...Traction Boards! We are going to review the Bunker Indust 'Prime' model traction boards that I would put up against the best on the planet. They are reasonably priced, offer a 25 TON load and feat...
UTV Overland Adventure 2023 Boondocking Trails
Просмотров 19 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Follow along as we Overland / Boondock the East UP again for our 7th year! The beautiful Michigan Upper Peninsula does not disappoint in this 4 day trip that covers nearly 300 miles of trails and roads deep in the wilderness. On the trip, we met some great people and experienced some of the best views that you can see on the trails! Thanks for watching and enjoy! Take a look at our UTV Boondock...
UTV Adventure Trip 2023 Trailer (short)
Просмотров 52110 месяцев назад
Our 2023 trip is officially in edit. Here is a little teaser to show until it's finished! Take a look at our UTV Boondocker Merch! utvboondocker.myspreadshop.com/ Impact Intermezzo by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100620 Artist: incompetech.com/ Imp...
How to grease UTV Bearings - Polaris General
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.11 месяцев назад
In this episode, we will be covering how to grease your UTV bearings on a Polaris General 4. Thanks for watching and the product link is listed below! 44mm Bearing Greaser amzn.to/3RmONuH Need some new gear to look your best on the trail? Take a look at our UTV Boondocker store! utvboondocker.myspreadshop.com/ We encourage comments and please like and subscribe to help support the channel! Resp...
Can Am Commander XTP Overhead Cooling Fan - Beat the cabin heat with this mod!
Просмотров 6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Can Am Commander XTP Overhead Cooling Fan - Beat the cabin heat with this mod!
CanAm Commander XTP Belt Temp Sensor - Monitor Belt Temperature
Просмотров 30811 месяцев назад
CanAm Commander XTP Belt Temp Sensor - Monitor Belt Temperature
CanAm Commander XTP Driveshaft Vibration Fix and skid plate rivets Replacement
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.11 месяцев назад
CanAm Commander XTP Driveshaft Vibration Fix and skid plate rivets Replacement
2022 Can-Am Commander XTP Steel Bed Hinge Upgrade
Просмотров 655Год назад
2022 Can-Am Commander XTP Steel Bed Hinge Upgrade
UTV Trail Ride from Houghton Lake to Leota (Michigan)
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
UTV Trail Ride from Houghton Lake to Leota (Michigan)
Make your own UTV videos - Here is how I film
Просмотров 489Год назад
Make your own UTV videos - Here is how I film
Michigan UP Day Ride on the Trails with GAIA GPS ROUTE
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Michigan UP Day Ride on the Trails with GAIA GPS ROUTE
UTV / SXS Trailer Tips - Load Position Trailer Size Tie Down Options
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
UTV / SXS Trailer Tips - Load Position Trailer Size Tie Down Options
UTV Roof Top Tent Review on Commander Max XT-P
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
UTV Roof Top Tent Review on Commander Max XT-P
UTV Overlanding Adventure | Western MIchigan UP 2022
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
UTV Overlanding Adventure | Western MIchigan UP 2022
2022 Overlanding Packing List in the CanAm Commander XTP
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
2022 Overlanding Packing List in the CanAm Commander XTP
Maybe the best rear view mirror for a UTV
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Maybe the best rear view mirror for a UTV
What to pack on UTV Overlanding & Boondocking Trips 2022
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
What to pack on UTV Overlanding & Boondocking Trips 2022
Frontier OS31 Sawmill Trailer Assembly and Pulling Tips
Просмотров 4 тыс.2 года назад
Frontier OS31 Sawmill Trailer Assembly and Pulling Tips
Step by Step Frontier OS31 Sawmill Assembly
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Step by Step Frontier OS31 Sawmill Assembly
2022 Commander XTP Overlanding Build, Wind Deflectors, Side Mirrors
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
2022 Commander XTP Overlanding Build, Wind Deflectors, Side Mirrors
2022 Commander XTP Overlanding Build, Dual Battery, Windshield install and fender flares
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
2022 Commander XTP Overlanding Build, Dual Battery, Windshield install and fender flares
Polaris General Floor Plugs - Review of the PLUG™ - self draining and locked down in place
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.2 года назад
Polaris General Floor Plugs - Review of the PLUG™ - self draining and locked down in place
That's almost exactly how I tie down my ride. I used D-rings bolted through the wood and made 1/8" x 2" x 2" flat washers drilled to accept the bolts (helps to distribute the stresses). Tying to the chasis introduces shock loads to the tiedown straps when traveling over rough terrain (including come roads that are "rough terrain").
Great explanation thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful - thanks for watching!
How do you know where to go? Maps are terrible from what I have found and Polaris ride app doesn't show interconnecting. Headed there this weekend.
Honestly, we love to explore and I record my routes in the GAIA app. While keeping the routes, I mark waypoints for points of interest, holes and hazards, etc. I would suggest exploring any trail that looks interesting - one of the reasons we have a shirt in the store that says 'I wonder where that trail goes' - we do that a lot :). Thanks for watching and have a great time on the trails!
Heading up there this weekend. How do you get around? Polaris ride app is almost useless in showing UTV trails for UTV's of 54". Trying to plan a ride but nothing appears to connect....
I think I just responded to another post of yours :). Again, lots of these trails are forestry roads or trails from the locals. You'll have ENDLESS trails and it will probably become one of your favorite places to ride. A buddy and myself each bought property UP there so serve as basecamps :). It's a blast. I highly suggest getting GAIA for the trails. I use a tablet mounted on my rig (you can see that setup in other videos). Be sure to get the premium subscription and use the layers I recommend - it won't disappoint. Have fun and thanks for watching!
The rubber washer that u put on the i side of the windshield (closest to wiper motor) did u cut that in half or just put the whole thing in the inside? Normally on and escape that acts as a grommet so its both inside and out side the windshield And do u know off hand what size/dimensions the o-ring is that u used
I put it on the inside to keep water from coming in but I suppose it doesn't matter so long as it's there. As for the o-ring, I bought an o-ring box from Harbor freight and just use that when I need one. Hope that helps you and thanks for watching!
Look sawesome and thank for sharing. Do you happen to remember the length of the short pieces of tubing?
It would depend on your fan size and where the mounting tabs line up to ensure solid clearance for the mounting holes. You really need to design and build it on the bench as you go kinda deal.
@ogcanamdan , thank you for the quick response. I should have been more clear with my question. I have the same year model can am, same size tuning and same size fan. I was able to build this out yesterday (frame welded). Again, thank you very much for taking the time to share this video!
That is awesome! You will absolutely love it! We run ours all the time to help pressurize the cab a bit and it really helps!
Why didnt they just make it a greasable bearing??
Right!? Well, it is what it is :). Thanks for watching!
Looking to do this on a 2020 XP1000 General. How would you wire this up including the park wire to the factory bus bar?
Hi Coillin! The best way would be to use pulse bar connectors (amzn.to/3WBFh7V). You wire up the park wire to the red, the power to the blue (ignition) and then finish with the ground (black). The newer Generals make it easy with that pulse bar design. Hope that helps out and thanks for watching!
Nice job showing the ride/area! We need to find a spot to camp and ride here. Been researching a bit just haven’t got there yet. Will download your ride! Thank you for the video
Thanks DirtyJak! The best camping and riding that I've found in Michigan is in the UP - it's amazing! Be safe out there and thanks for watching!
I recently took my 08 Ranger 700xp camping. I got a platform for my dog and can haul 1500 lbs. Working on building a wooden rack for the bed as well as a 2 in lift and 50 in light bar. Has a winch also.
Sounds like a great setup ya got there! It seems like a never ending process to get everything just right but it's worth it in the end! Thanks for taking the time to watch!
@@UTVBoondocker I appreciate it.
Glad your using jack stands there, and that they're properly placed for safety! WTF? smh.....................................
Safety first! Thanks for watching Peter!
What service bulletin number? TST??
Drive Shaft Fix: CanAm Bulletin: TST 139861 Shaft Part Number: 705402245 Just heard last week from my local service manager that this has been replaced since and they are now working on yet another revision. I will be contacted when that is released as I still have a little rattle early on the throttle.
How's the bedliner paint job holding up on the body?
It’s holding up REALLY good. I just bought more to spray my truck bed. It’s tintable too so you can use different colors. amzn.to/3A3R1sa
I recently bought the OS18 and it was a PITA to assemble. It took me 5 weeks because of the weather here in Coastal South Carolina. Assembling in my garage, but the temperature got up to 108° F during the day and barely below 90° F at night. And the Heat Index was always over 100°. The Manual on assembly was not clear on some points, and the small B&W photos and line drawings were not not as good as they could be. Color photos would have helped. Nothing on tensioning the blade in the Manual, I had to find out by searching through youtube videos. Not to mention a wrong part and missing parts and I have bolts and nuts left over and no empty holes for them. It sits in my garage, carriage and tracks with extension until I can place out in the backyard. Still too hot and humid to works outdoors.
I felt the same….thats why I created the video so I hope it was helpful. I also had spare nuts and bolts left over which I believe is normal. Hope it cools off enough for you to finish. I’m in Michigan so that kinda weather would probably melt me lol. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Love the custom fab and always glad to see our products proving their worth. Hopefully our awning made this her first of many boondocking adventures to what could have otherwise been her last. 😎👍
Thank you! It was a life saver for sure. Appreciate the help!
I’m looking into buying a heel clicker kit for my xtp. Just curious what was the 0-60 before and after the kit?
Thanks for watching! On my machine I went from 22.49s to 19.91s with the stock setting from him on the weights. I have really noticed my belt temps are much better on the last trip we took as well even with more weight added with the awning on. Pretty darn happy with it for sure.
Nice set up. I like it.
Thanks brother!
Way cool!!! Need to look into this.
Thanks for watching!
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Pretty sweet Dan. Can't wait to go on our trip
Heck yea!
Awesome setup have a great day be safe.
Thank you!
Awesome video! Looks like it held up perfect and just in time. Your wife even loves it 😂
Nikko, came in very handy and saved to day for sure!
I have a Polaris general 4 and trying to add a plus bus bar I think I’m running 2 subs and a 4 channel amp to power 4 6.5s and 4 6x9s my single battery can’t keep up. Could you send me the link on the accessories you used in your video ? Thanks
Sure! All the links to the products are in the description above. Hope that helps out and thanks for watching!
Beautiful thank you
It’s amazing UP there! Thanks for watching!
What kind of speed controller did you use? Looks great
Thanks for watching! I used the controller in the links below the video description
Quick question for you, looking at the the route you have when leaving Paradise and heading north on M123, were you on the riding on the road or the shoulder of the road or was there a trail you road that was just off the road?
Heading north out of paradise, we drove on the side of the road. Legally, you can drive in the shoulder at 25mph (local roads only, no M roads). Thanks for watching!
I knew you couldn’t drive on M roads, I just looked at the map closer and didn’t realize M123 heads west in Paradise. I thought it continued north. Thanks for the reply.
Could you get your machine on a 10 foot trailer?
Probably not. It fits nice on a 14’ trailer but the 16’ gives it plenty of room . Thanks for watching!
Awesome video guys thanks for taking us along have a great day be safe.
Glad you liked it and thanks for watching!
I have a 17 General with an aftermarket windshield. Can you tell me the distance from the body frame down to the center of the hole? Awesome video, very helpful.
Hi Chris! I just replied on the Facebook group. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
Can’t find it. Which Facebook group did you post the answer?
@@ChrisBurton-ch9qe I believe it was on the polaris general 1000 one. Either way, the wiper hold is 21.5" inches from the seated edge of the pillar (the corner where the windshield would seat, inside there). Then from the top of my sealed windshield measuring down, it was at 2.25"
Thank you very much. Once again awesome video.
Just did all 4 on my rzr after one decided to leave the chat 😂😂. What’s crazy is I checked them before the ride and they were good. Goes to show mechanical things can break anytime
Agreed! I’m really happy that only the rear bearings needed to be replaced. They lasted over 4k miles. Thanks for watching!
You need to ask Santa for a real snapring pliers this year.....
Right!? Hindsight is 20/20 for sure! Thanks for watching!
How do you find the map on Gaia?
I don't have the routes extracted and published but at some point I may do that. Meanwhile, if you use GAIA, you can use the coordinates and screen shots in the video to follow along. Hope that helps a bit and Thanks for watching!
Awesome video! Whereabouts is that bridge you guys came across around 6 minutes in? I ride to grand marais a few times a year and would love to check that spot out!
It's in that area. So I just found it and we were on a trail heading staight north each just off McCloud Grade. Looking at the map, it was just before (east) of Harvey Creek. The bridge we crossed was porter creek which dumps off of Sucker River. That should pinpoint it for you. I would not suggest taking the bridge - it was super sketch! Thanks for watching and have fun exploring!!
Great job with the wire management. Looks very clean under the "hood". Nice to see someone else that values clear wiring and wire labeling.
Thanks Dandy! I try to keep it tidy - easy to lose track of what you've done after enough mods :). Thanks for watching!
Looks awesome! Wish he had a set for the Commander.
They look good big dog.
Thanks Troy - They are SUPER beefy!!!
@UTVBoondocker it's my next Purchase after I get the wife's mud flaps on the Commander.
Sure trac are top notch trailers...
Yes they are. When I bought my machine, the sales guy was cocky and said "go look at other trailers - you'll be back". As much as I wanted to prove him wrong, he was right and I came back to buy it. Really happy with them! Thanks for watching!
that is not the new bearing support.
Can you let us know what the newest bearing support is? Would help us all to discuss with our dealers
Hey guys! Great video. Looking for extra friends for a trip like this? Looks like a lot of fun
These trips are always fun, ups and down depending on the weather but still a great time! Thanks for watching!
Do you plan to publish any of these long multi day routes? Would love to download and ride some of them.
I've been toying with the idea for a while. Just need to set aside the time to do it. If you have GAIA as a navigation app, you can access them from a web browser but it's quite a bit of work to parse out sections, etc. I do have some plans to publish some routes this year so I'll work to record the routes as I go so that I can share them. Thanks for watching!
Does anyone know the updated carrier bearing part number?
I called my dealer today about 2023 maverick sport max and they told me this updated driveshaft is no longer available and there is another updated driveshaft being produced, not sure when it will be available.
That is interesting! I will have to hit my dealer up. Thanks for watching and letting us know!
Did you have to remove any plastics or your dash to feed the wires ?
Nope! There is a small hole on the far edge of the dash that you can feed wires under the dash. You can use a wire and go through the pillars and then down that hole to the underside of the dash. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Doing one right now on a kawasaki muel let you know shortly
Excellent! Hope it works like a champ. Thanks for watching!
great presentation keep up the great job.
Thanks for watching Dan! I plan to make several more this year on the smaller trail systems. There is a new one in Cadillac that is 100 miles one way and I'm looking forward to filming that. Stay tuned!
Any chance you know what the specs are for the gen 1-2 outlander rear drive shaft splines. I’d like to buy the correct gear cutter. And make my own drive shaft
Sorry I don’t but that would be killer to do!
@@ogcanamdan I couldn’t find any info. So I ground a profile out of hss. And made one on the lathe. Worked out perfect and nice fit. Better than factory
That is awesome! Well done man!
My 22 max has the same issue
Make sure you get your dealer to get the service bulletin prop shaft upgrade. Mine still has a slight rattle but only and very slow speeds.
How did you mount the rigid boxes to the bed ?
Thanks for watching! I used a marine plywood in the bottom and mounted the three thin boxes to that.
Where did you stay at? And could you ride from where you're staying
We have some friends that have a place up there just off the trail system but that trail system connects to St. Helen area and Roscommon - I'm sure you could find a VRBO in the area that is close to the trails. You could easily make 4 day ride on all of the trails in the area with a nearly full explore. It's a favorite place to ride for me except for holidays - it's crazy busy during that time but any given weekday or non-holiday weekend is pretty tame and super fun. The trails are whooped out pretty good so plan on speed over the bumps or lots of shaking :). I do plan on another video showing the St. Helen trail system which has some really nice areas to ride including a sand bowl, rock section and plenty of elevation changes. Hoping to film that this year. Hope that helps you out a bit and thanks for taking the time to watch! We have plenty of other videos if you're looking to kill some time!
Hey nice content. Im going to be staying in brimley soon. Have u been to any trails that area?
Thanks, appreciate you watching! So I have not taking the trails around that area too much but there are a ton in the area that I've scoped out. I did ride my motorcycle all through that area and I can tell you that you'll want to stop at the Spectacle lake lookout point just northwest of Brimley. There is an great lake overlook and an ancient cemetery - lots of American Indian history in that area. Also something to consider if your carry a sidearm, may want to look into those laws. Anyhow, I hope you have a great time and I'm sure we'll have a ride over in that area at some point. That is one of the very few areas in the UP that I have not ridden in *yet*.
That area is full of trails. It’s part of the Pabst blue ribbon original snowmobile trail. Hundreds of miles of trail
@@SuperSYMPATHIZER Ha, I didn't know that. It is a great area - that's why I bought property up there as a basecamp. I really love the west side but it's a LOOOONG haul to get over there to enjoy it. Thanks for watching!!
How long is the water hose so I can cut to size.? Just to confirm it’s 1-3/4”. Not 1-5/8”?
Thanks for watching! it is 1-3/4" and if I remember correctly 36" long is what I used.