Are You Looking For a Used Dodge Minivan For Sale?

Posted by admin in Vans on January 5, 2012

Are you looking for a used Dodge minivan? I was and in my search I had to go online to purchase one. Let me explain how I came across my used minivan. A few years ago I found a 1993 used Dodge Caravan for sale which I bought for $850 with 130,000 miles on it. The tires were fair and it was not in bad shape as far as the body was concerned. I loved driving that Dodge minivan and put another 30,000 miles on it with nothing more than normal upkeep expenses. In fact I would still be driving that baby if an Orkin truck had not run a stop sign. I t-boned that pick-up and rolled him over. My Dodge minivan’s airbag went off and the seat belt harness worked like a charm. I was able to walk away with only minor cuts and bruises. Unfortunately, my Dodge minivan was totaled!

I decided rather than replace the Dodge minivan I would buy a small pick-up with the money I got for the accident. Big mistake! Although the truck has done what I wanted it too I was just not happy without my minivan. That little Dodge was so nice to drive and the fuel mileage was great especially compared to the pick-up.

I began to search for a used Dodge minivan for sale in my price range. I figured somewhere between a 1993 and 1999 would work. Trying to find what I wanted turned out to be far more difficult than I expected it to be. I finally went to the internet to locate what I was looking for.

I eventually ended up purchasing a Plymouth Voyager which of course is identical to the Dodge minivan. I love it and am so glad that I am finally back driving a vehicle that is actually fun to drive. Yes, you heard that right there is a minivan that is fun to drive and extremely reliable. When I am not driving the Dodge minivan I am riding my Harley Davidson Fatboy which is way more fun. Read the rest of this entry »

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Choosing a Snow Plow for Your ATV / UTV

Posted by admin in ATV on December 17, 2011

Turning your all terrain vehicle (ATV or UTV) into a versatile winter snow removal tool can be easier than you think. ATV snow plows and UTV snow plow blades are available in a few different styles from a couple select brands. Choosing the best model for your money is simply a matter of type, mounting and functionality preference.

Types

Front mounting snow plows for ATVs and UTVs basically come in two types:

  • Adjustable Tapered or Straight Blade Plows – These ATV / UTV front end mount snow plows feature the choice between the standard straight blade and the tapered cyclone plow blade. An example of this plow is the Warn ProVantage ATV Snow Plow.
  • Simple Straight Blade Plows – The smaller versions of this type of plow are normally more light weight and allow you to raise the blade when not in use. The UTV version of this plow can have blades larger than 62″. An example is Swisher’s 62″ UTV Plow.

Features

Front mounting ATV and UTV snow plows offer many of the same features.

  • Blade Control – most blades allow you to pivot or rotate your blade by moving pins, wires or pushing a button. This allows you to change the angle and direction in which you push the snow.
  • Durability – because of the elements they are forced to endure, ATV snow blades are made form anodized steel or thick aluminum like the SnowSport ATV Snow Plow. Some even add extra finishes to help keep debris like snow and dirt from sticking to the blade.
  • Front Mount Connection – the snow plow is added and removed by attaching to a front receiver mount.
  • Different Widths – different brands like SnowSport, Warn, Curtis, Swisher and BearForce all offer a wide variety of lengths and widths to choose from.

Mounting

Mounting takes place under the front of the vehicle. A simple attachment is made to a front receiver mount. This mount is sometimes purchased separate from the ATV or UTV snow plow itself. When your plow is not in use, you can remove it and use your vehicle for other purposes. Read the rest of this entry »

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