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I have just bought a new ATV and need to have a trailer built to move it around. I have seen some of the local trailers, but I want to be able to tow it behind my ATV as well so it needs to be quite narrow.
Does anyone have recommendations of a fabrica near Grecia?
There is a place right in Grecia that builds trailers. If you know where the Petro Canada gas station is, it’s in the first block to the east on the north side of the street.
If my directions aren’t clear, we could meet and I’ll take you there. Call me at 444-1782 but don’t leave a message; call back anytime of day or night.
Hi. I have been considering the Puriscal area, and using an ATV as my sole transportation. Is that a practical idea?
You see people driving them a lot of places, but I don’t kow if it would be their only transportation.
Someone in Quepos uses one to deliver ice in the area, but I doubt they would go very far outside of that. They work great locally but if you travelled a lot, a multi-use motorbike might be more practical.
I guess it might depend on how comfortable you need to be. We do get a lot of rain!Alberto
Thanks, Alberto. I’ve been to CR and find miscellaneous trips by bus and taxi no hassle. I can see wanting to take an ATV drive to the coast, though. The rain…part of the reason I find the country attractive. Last time I checked, I was still waterproof. I just want to expand my “home” potential out into the countryside around Puriscal, and the thought of acquiring and using a car just doesn’t ring true to me. Are you from that area? Ed
If you are living in the country there is no better way to get around than with an ATV. A lot of the roads or paths people use, are narrow and washed out. If you are driving an SUV or the like, it is often impassable.
I bought a Yamaha Rhino because it is a two person ATV (side by side), with a small truck bed. I have small children and we often go trail driving together and this way we can talk while we explore.We are currently in the Grecia area.
Alberto
Too cool…That sounds perfect to me. Tks for the info, and if I may…did you get the Rhino in country, and mind throwing a price at me? Insurance? I know there are lots in country, so assume maintenance is not that big a hassle. Thanks again Alberto
The Yamaha dealer is huge in this country with outlets in a lot of areas, so support is good. They even sponsor ATV riding events from time to time. The Rhino is about $10K in the States and about $16K in CR. That includes all paperwork and basic insurance to drive on the roads. If you wanted collision and theft insurance it would likely be about $1200 per six months. Just a guess, but theft insurance here is quite expensive. You can buy collision only as well. The rates are based on insured value and some people insure at a lower value than replacement cost and accept that in times of trouble they will only be paid the reduced amount.
Alberto
Great data, Alberto. I don’t know if you know, but Yamaha has offered FREE doors and handholds for the Rhino, I think in the 2004-2007 models. I’m in the Santa Cruz mountains, close to San Francisco, California, and we just got our first sprinkle in awhile. WE NEED rain badly, so send some up. Take care, Ed
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