An ATV hauler lets you take your favourite off-road vehicle to your next job site or the perfect trailhead. Find out how to pick the right ATV trailer using these key features. Explore the benefits of a custom aluminum trailer to haul your all-terrain vehicle and gear wherever the road takes you.

Compare Single ATV Versus Double ATV Trailers

Before sizing your trailer, it’s important to consider how many ATVs you’re hauling. A common complaint with ATV owners is that they want to upgrade from hauling one vehicle to two. A 4-foot by 6-foot trailer is typically enough to handle a single ATV, but a 6-foot by 12-foot trailer is needed for two ATVs.

For extreme trips, see if you can pack three ATVs on your trailer. You’ll want to measure your specific vehicles and verify that your truck can handle the weight. Expect to pull a trailer at least 16 feet long to handle three off-road adventurers.

One way to get more out of your trailer dimensions is to choose a deck over trailer. Most trailers ride low enough to require wheel wells to bump up into your trailer bed. A deck over rides higher and has a solid, flat deck. This means you won’t have to try to fit an ATV between wheel wells. As long as you have removable access ramps, you can still safely get your ATVs up onto a deck over trailer.

Add the Right Accessories

Perhaps the most important feature of an ATV trailer is the material. Choose an aluminum trailer to prevent rust issues. Unlike a steel trailer, aluminum is rust free, so you can cruise down dirt roads and ride through rainstorms without worrying about damaging your trailer paint or causing it to rust.

A hauling trailer will need a few extra accessories to keep you safe and comfortable as you load, transport and unload your off-road vehicles. First, be sure you have removable ramps to get your ATV up onto your trailer. You’re not going to want to try and pick up your vehicle, so this is a must-have accessory.

Next, check the brakes, tie-down points and lights of your trailer. Aluminum trailers from Mill road Manufacturing come with reliable brakes, EZ Lube axles, LED lights and customizable tie-down points to safely secure your off-road adventure vehicle. All of these features ensure a long-lasting trailer that can keep up with your truck to navigate back roads to the next trailhead or safely reach a new job site.

Start by thinking about whether an open or enclosed ATV trailer is going to be the best investment for your lifestyle.

With an open style trailer, you can add more extra features, or get a bigger trailer, before you have to increase your budget. An enclosed trailer is more expensive, due to its four walls and that sweet spring-assist ramp door that keeps your cargo locked inside.

Of course, these are not the only things that you can haul with a step deck trailer – as I will cover later, these trailers are versatile and can be used to carry all manner of freight, including extra large and heavy items.

With an enclosed trailer, you get four-season protection from the elements for the gear you haul. For those in dry, temperate places, you may prefer to spend your budget on upgrades instead of enclosure. For those who live in rainy places, maybe an enclosed trailer is your best bet!

Whether you choose an open or enclosed aluminum trailer for your ATV and UTV towing needs, PRIMO has a trailer that’s right for you. Let’s look at open styles first.

Don’t settle for a generic trailer or purchase a trailer you’re going to outgrow. Take the time to shop for a quality ATV trailer from PRIMO Trailer Manufacturing to haul one, two or even three off-road vehicles. Learn more about our custom aluminum trailer options today to see how you can create a trailer to haul all your equipment or adventure gear.