New XD in North Central Wi

[Ridge]

Just bought a 26 Ultimate, had Rotokap, WD turn kit and 32" KM3s installed. Had side and rear tinted 35% and 20% on top 6" of windshield. The 32x10x15 tires look narrow but we ride trails with alot of gates to go though and want to keep it narrower, the plus side is mud stays inside fenders.

 

[jj46]

Looks great, I like that Rotokap!

 

[Ridge]

We do some overnight rides, will keep water and mud off most stuff, I can see dust will be a problem untill I find a way to seal tail gate area and also side pockets with a soft foam will fix

 

[jj46]

I'll be curious to hear how you like the tint once you've ridden it a fair amount at night. My night vision isn't great these days so I didn't want to tint them unfortunately.

 

[Ridge]

We also have a 25 Xpedition with 20% sides and rear and top 6" front. Drove that enough at night and it's not too bad but I went lighter on this one, rode with a group so enough headlights though

 

[Ridge]

Here is our other Xpedition

 

[jj46]

Looks good! Do you know how much work it is to take the Rotokap on and off? Their website kinda sucks

 

[Ridge]

It would be a pain, they are heavy and sturdy and the rubber seal on bottom side is just adhesive, was hard to keep in place while installing, took 2 people to set on as you have to go over bolts

 

[jj46]

Good to know. Thank you!

 

[vm2]

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Just bought a 26 Ultimate, had Rotokap, WD turn kit and 32" KM3s installed. Had side and rear tinted 35% and 20% on top 6" of windshield. The 32x10x15 tires look narrow but we ride trails with alot of gates to go though and want to keep it narrower, the plus side is mud stays inside fenders.

Nice set up!

 

[Ridge]

Thank you, planning on adding short lighted whips with turn and brake lights in the threaded holes in Rotokap, have to wait for warm weather, got 12" snow yesterday and 16-24" coming Sun-Mon,

 

[jj46]

I had mentioned in an earlier post that I got the full hydraulic plow setup for mine, and the storms keep going around me... just to the north, or just to the south. I haven't had plowable snow at my place since early-mid January! However, this time, I think we're gonna get dumped on.

 

[Jay B]

Nice toys you have there. I've been thinking about buying an Xpedition as a trail machine also. I keep going back and forth whether I need two machines or just trade my '24 for a Mountaineer. Anyway, welcome!

 

[Jay B]

By the way, I didn't think I liked the green but it's really growing on me.

 

[jj46]

Nice toys you have there. I've been thinking about buying an Xpedition as a trail machine also. I keep going back and forth whether I need two machines or just trade my '24 for a Mountaineer. Anyway, welcome!

There are whispers floating around that the Xpedition will be getting a major upgrade soon... potentially with a 3 cylinder engine like the 1500, which will also help with cab noise along with performance, and interior updates. It could come as early as fall as a 2027 model, but might not be until late 2027. I couldn't wait that long.

 

[gdh]

I can tell from the back round you purchased it from Ervs Great people to work with!!

 

[Jay B]

That would be worth the wait if true. I'm not in a big hurry, maybe waiting to see what comes up is a good option. I'm going to be pretty busy planting crops in a month anyway.

 

[Ridge]

We like the Xpedition if riding on a faster rougher trail but haven't had a chance to trail ride the XD as trails are closed to maybe May.
You are correct, bought both at Erv's, drove them home

 

[gdh]

Hope to see you on the Harrison Hills ATV/UTV system.

 

[Ridge]

We have some rides with our club there, can't remember the dates, might join hodag club too