a short survey about ATVs

[Cory1020]

1. How many quads do you own? 2
2. Does your family ride with you? Dad
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 50-150 or more
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) under 200 usually

[anarion55]

1.How many quads do you own? Between Susan & I; 2 sport quads, 1 4X4 utility quad &  2 dirt bikes.
2.Does your family ride with you? Whenever we can drag them with us; The teenager is boy-crazy.
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 90 or so.
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? nope. Need a truck.
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) depends; if we just take the truck up to the farm (where most of the toys are kept) it's only the cost of diesel - IF we're taking the toy hauler, then there's also gasoline for the generator & fueling station, food, drinks and mostly TIME.

[budman]

1. How many quads do you own?  3
2. Does your family ride with you? yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?  170
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Nope
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)  300 - 400

[snowmanzz13]

1) 5 banshee, blaster, sportsman 700, DS650, honda odyssey
2) of course
3)about 70-80 never actually paid attenetion
4) no, trucks are better
5) $100-$150

[FoxHondaRider]

1. How many quads do you own? My family has 3 altogether, I own a 400ex, my bro has a 400ex, then my mom has a Yamaha timberwolf.
2. Does your family ride with you? Just me and my bro
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? Not sure on the distance but 25 minutes to get to Croom
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Probally
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)?  My 400ex doesn't use much gas even when I rip on it.  Like $10

[Prairie Master]

1. 6 Quads / 1 Dirtbike
2. yes
3. it use to be 180 round trip to Ocala but now 600 round trip on trips to Ga
4. NO I like my Dually
5. 300-400

[Fox17]

1. How many quads do you own? 3 quads / 3 dirt bikes.
2. Does your family ride with you? all the time and many friends too.
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? not sure. bout 1h15m each way.
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? no i love trucks.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)? bout $200 give or take. if we camp more like $400.

[mark38090]

1. How many quads do you own? 3 quads, 3 three-wheelers
2. Does your family ride with you? Yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 1/4 mile (usually just ride in the ditch, if we go to the lease, 23 miles.)
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding? If we go to the lease, $50.

[ScooterB]

1. How many quads do you own? 1 Quad, 3 Dirt Bikes
2. Does your family ride with you?  Some Times
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 70 to 200 1 way
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? NO I need a Truck for work
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)  $100 to $400

[Southern4x4]

1.How many quads do you own?   1 atv and 1 ranger
2.Does your family ride with you? my dad
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? depends which riding spot
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No need a truck for work
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) hmm $50

[Ida_Mann]

I know a lot of people are out riding, but any more responses?

Id@

[Cory1020]

Here I'll do my 2 of my friends for ya . I know them and their familys well

1st
1.How many quads do you own?  2 atvs, 1 dirtbike
2.Does your family ride with you? all of them, mom dad, and 2 sons
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? they ride local, less than 10
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Need truck for biz.
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding 150-200

2nd
1. 2 atvs, 3 dirtbikes, 1 ranger
2.Mainly dad and 3 sons
3. Either local or GA for hunting
4. No, truck family
5.300

[450rcrazy]

I will list my friends for ya

1. 6 atvs

2. all four ride Dad mom and the two kids

3. 1 1/2 hours 95 miles

4. they have 1 truck  1 suv and 1 gas consious car (saab)

5. 150$-350$ depending on where and how long.

[Ida_Mann]

thanks guys, I have 33 responses so far and some interesting numbers.

I have really been surprised by the number of people who would NOT give up the truck if they didn't haul stuff,,,,,,that was my ONLY reason for getting a truck was because I was gonna buy a quad later and knew I couldn't do it with a Taurus ;-)

Id@

[caospop]

1.How many quads do you own? 2
2. Does your family ride with you?Yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? From 50 to 500
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? I did I got a Nissan Altima.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding ? 100 +

[Fox17]

thanks guys, I have 33 responses so far and some interesting numbers.

I have really been surprised by the number of people who would NOT give up the truck if they didn't haul stuff,,,,,,that was my ONLY reason for getting a truck was because I was gonna buy a quad later and knew I couldn't do it with a Taurus ;-)

Id@

i use my truck for everything. fishing, goin to home depot, all kinds of stuff. huntin too to get out in the woods. trucks are just awesome.

[Ida_Mann]

thanks guys, I have 33 responses so far and some interesting numbers.

I have really been surprised by the number of people who would NOT give up the truck if they didn't haul stuff,,,,,,that was my ONLY reason for getting a truck was because I was gonna buy a quad later and knew I couldn't do it with a Taurus ;-)

Id@

i use my truck for everything. fishing, goin to home depot, all kinds of stuff. huntin too to get out in the woods. trucks are just awesome.

agreed, but I could always borrow my dad's truck if I needed one, or put a trailer hitch on a car and haul my lightweight trailer for other stuff.

just my way of thinking that's all.

Id@

[mudmonkey]

1.How many quads do you own? 5 (zuki 250 is for sale tho
2. Does your family ride with you? yes...even my 2yr old bro
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? depends on which one...dad drives with trailer tho...
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? no way, i love my dad's (my future) truck
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding ? idk...ask dad 

[Chuck_Norris]

1. 5
2. YES
3. 3 TO 8 HOURS
4. YES
5. $1000.00

[VForcedave]

3
yes
1 Minute
no
Gas only (unless we go to the ranch)

[outtolunch]

1). two
2). yes
3.) the closes for us is 50 miles one way
4). No still need the truck for work
5). On average $200.00 food, gas, more gas, and beer and more gas

[HVYHLR53]

1. How many quads do you own? 3 Quads & 1 Dune Buggie
2. Does your family ride with you? Friday night Holey Lands = No, Sat and Sun Holey Lands = Yes, L-Cross Family = Yes, L-Cross Adult = Ole Lady and Friends.
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? Holey Lands = 50mi (1 way), L-Cross = 120mi (1 way)
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? I have one of those also.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) Holey Lands Sat and/or Sunday = $100-$200, L-Cross weekend = $300-$500

[qt314nfla]

1. 1 quad
2. nope, none of my family ride.
3. miles one way between 120-250 are the closest places to ride
4. i had one before i got my truck.  now i wouldn't trade my truck for anything even if the quad was gone
5. i spend between 100-300 per weekend depending on if i'm sharing a ride and eating expenses.

[EigerGuy]

1. 2 a lifted eiger and a raptor
2. yes
3. 20 miles to macks and maybe 50-60 to holylands
4. i got my truck 4 free and is has its ups and downs im an import driver but i also love the sh*t i can put my truck threw
5. on just gas about 50-75 and maybe another 75-100 for food for every one

[garym]

1) 1 honda rancher 4x4/1 yamaha bruin 4x4/1 honda 300 ex
2) family and friends are always welcome and encouraged to participate
3) 75 miles to RR from my house
4) I would get a smaller truck but in the meantime I am addicted to petrol!!
5) $150-$200 (food/drinks/gas only)
6) A weekend with the family and friends in the woods...priceless