P1000 Brand New PK1-5 First accessories

[BenM]

Hello all, I'm new to this so please excuse my ignorance. I've been riding 4-wheelers & 4x4's all my life but just bought my first SxS, 2019 Pioneer 1000-5 EPS, two weeks ago and have a lot of questions.

I guess the most important question is what is the first accessory/upgrade would you recommend for me to do to my new rig?

I've compiled a list of wants that include everything from lights, switch panels, skid plates, etc....

Should I go with protecting my new rig with A-arm guards, skid plates, F & R bumpers, mud flaps, duel batteries OR go for comfort with lights, radio, sound bar, windshield, etc?

I will be using this machine on our family ranch for hunting in the thick East Texas Piney woods, but have teenaged kids that may or may not baby her as much as I would.

Any feedback would be great apricated.

 

[Admin]

 

[Landman]

Welcome to the site and congrats on your purchase! Skid plate and winch would be the first things to get, then my personal preference would be a windshield. After those, you can start doing the extra's as you see the need.

Edited to add: the winch will benefit from adding an additional battery. It's not required, but suggested.

 

[BenM]

Welcome to the site and congrats on your purchase! Skid plate and winch would be the first things to get, then my personal preference would be a windshield. After those, you can start doing the extra's as you see the need.

From what I've read if I add any electric accs. I would have to add duel batteries to keep from shifting & power drain issues. Is that true? Have you had any electrical problems on single factory battery?

 

[Landman]

From what I've read if I add any electric accs. I would have to add duel batteries to keep from shifting & power drain issues. Is that true? Have you had any electrical problems on single factory battery?

I added a second battery right from the start, so I didn't run anything extra off the factory battery. Yes, it's true that a low battery can cause issues. There are some running a winch w/o a secondary battery and haven't had problems, but I think a lot depends on usage - if you plan to be in the mud a lot and need to be winched, I'd definitely get the battery. If it will only be needed in an unforeseen emergency, then you could probably put it off until you add lights, radio, etc., just know you may need to sit and wait for your stock battery to charge up a bit after using the winch.

Also, check the alignment... from the factory, they're way out and will eat the tires in no time.

 

[BenM]

Thanks for the heads up on the alignment... And I was kinda already leaning towards installing the secondary battery as one of the first add-on's...…...just in case

 

[Average_Joe]

High lifter Lift kit and winch 4500lb minimum would be top priority getting high centered out in the middle of the woods all the lightbars and soundbars don't help at all. I lifted mine after getting high centered and needing 2 SxS's to pull me out. I got high centered last weekend dpnorth's P500 with a 5000lb winch strapped to a tree pulled me out.

 

[BenM]

High lifter Lift kit and winch 4500lb minimum would be top priority getting high centered out in the middle of the woods all the lightbars and soundbars don't help at all. I lifted mine after getting high centered and needing 2 SxS's to pull me out. I got high centered last weekend dpnorth's P500 with a 5000lb winch strapped to a tree pulled me out.

How did your undercarriage handle being high-centered? Have you installed aftermarket skid-plates?

 

[Chevy412SP]

Very inexpensive first add on would be to get the kit to extend the vent lines, especially if you have teenagers, they along with skid plates, you will find what’s on there from factory is JUNK!!! It is lethally for show, paper thin. Good luck and welcome to the addiction!!!!

 

[BWAF]

Welcome from sw Missouri

 

[Papaandhistoys]

Very inexpensive first add on would be to get the kit to extend the vent lines, especially if you have teenagers, they along with skid plates, you will find what’s on there from factory is JUNK!!! It is lethally for show, paper thin. Good luck and welcome to the addiction!!!!

New here also and really liking all the great info. Not sure what vent lines are. Also if anyone out there is running seizmik uppers with a Honda split windshield I would love to see some pics and install info. Thanks sxs friends. Oh! I have the p1000-5 le


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[BenM]

Well Covid only helped me stay home and work on my ride. Finally took the time to install the duel battery and lights

 

[JenElio]

Well Covid only helped me stay home and work on my ride. Finally took the time to install the duel battery and lights

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Nice rig! I like that "Texas Edition" 👍

 

[BenM]

Nice rig! I like that "Texas Edition" 👍

Thanks

 

[Ridinfool]

Based on what you said about teenagers ridin hard, my first upgrades would be vent extension kit from @Buyouownbeer, he is a member on here and you can locate him in the vender section also you can find videos of how to do it on here or YouTube next would be full skid plate mine is from trail armor but there are other manufacturers as well just go with 1/2 “ thick don’t skimp on that then add as you have need/ wants. Have a blast with the new ride, and welcome from WNC 🍻

 

[8ball929]

Most stuff is really a personal preference thing. Roof, windshield, winch, radio and vent line extensions were first thing for me. Skid plate will be on before it really goes riding. This is my 4th sxs and I learned on the 1st one that a roof and windshield atleast for me are just basic got to have items. I had always had ATVs before so I didn't really think those were important. Until I loaded up and took it to an OHV park on a summer day lol. Between the dust, rocks, sunshine, limbs and brush I added both as soon as I got it home. Those have always been my first add on's ever since. Also these things are so much heavier then an ATV. A winch is a must. Not just for mud either.

 

[BenM]

Most stuff is really a personal preference thing. Roof, windshield, winch, radio and vent line extensions were first thing for me. Skid plate will be on before it really goes riding. This is my 4th sxs and I learned on the 1st one that a roof and windshield atleast for me are just basic got to have items. I had always had ATVs before so I didn't really think those were important. Until I loaded up and took it to an OHV park on a summer day lol. Between the dust, rocks, sunshine, limbs and brush I added both as soon as I got it home. Those have always been my first add on's ever since. Also these things are so much heavier then an ATV. A winch is a must. Not just for mud either.

Badlands wench and 1/2 windshield are next. Had to install second battery prior to wench to avoid electrical issues. I also think I'm going to look into the DEI aux fan kit to "TRY" to tame this Texas heat.

'15-'23 Honda Pioneer - Auxiliary Fan Kit

DEI now offers an auxiliary fan system to help evacuate the hot air that gets trapped in the engine compartment on the Honda® Pioneer SxS.

www.designengineering.com

Anyone have any feedback on this kit or suggestions? I already installed the heat shield kit(fabric under the seat) & really like the fact that is has programmable thermostat but could operate with switch if I found another kit without it.

 

[Sjc3081]

Skid plate and a winch are 100% necessary first. After that your choice.

 

[JenElio]

Badlands wench and 1/2 windshield are next. Had to install second battery prior to wench to avoid electrical issues. I also think I'm going to look into the DEI aux fan kit to "TRY" to tame this Texas heat.

'15-'23 Honda Pioneer - Auxiliary Fan Kit

DEI now offers an auxiliary fan system to help evacuate the hot air that gets trapped in the engine compartment on the Honda® Pioneer SxS.

www.designengineering.com

Anyone have any feedback on this kit or suggestions? I already installed the heat shield kit(fabric under the seat) & really like the fact that is has programmable thermostat but could operate with switch if I found another kit without it.

$400+ 🤯
Unless you really want to spend that kinda cash, I'd look for them items separately. I bet you can put that kit together yourself for about $60-$80.

 

[Ohio4x4]

Badlands wench and 1/2 windshield are next. Had to install second battery prior to wench to avoid electrical issues. I also think I'm going to look into the DEI aux fan kit to "TRY" to tame this Texas heat.

'15-'23 Honda Pioneer - Auxiliary Fan Kit

DEI now offers an auxiliary fan system to help evacuate the hot air that gets trapped in the engine compartment on the Honda® Pioneer SxS.

www.designengineering.com

Anyone have any feedback on this kit or suggestions? I already installed the heat shield kit(fabric under the seat) & really like the fact that is has programmable thermostat but could operate with switch if I found another kit without it.

I bought the Amazon choice bildge fan and wired just an on off switch. It's been completely submerged and still going strong. I agree that kit looks over priced. I only feel the need to run the fan on slow technical terrain where the heat builds up under the seat.

 

[AZRocks]

Breather extenstions, skid plates and winch for me. I have a Viper Elite widespool 4500# winch and FactoryUTV 1/2" UHMW skids. I was unpleasantly surprised at the the significant dings to the tubes and frame crossbars when I got under there to replace the factory skid. I drive fairly conservatively (most of the time) but we have rocky trails around here. I knew I had a couple minor hits, but did not expect the resulting dings. Then shocks ... I have the Fox QS3's. Welcome to the site.