P500 Finally Committed to the P500

[IDdandy]

View attachment 42807 I have to admit. I've been stalking this forum for about a year now. I've been thinking a sxs would fit my needs pretty well but it has to be a 50" model for the trails I ride on. I made a promise to myself a very long time ago that I would never own a Polaris or a Chevy (I'm not the type to break promises). I was hesitant to buy the Honda because of it's obvious downfalls. After reading thread after thread on this forum I decided it was the machine for me. I've only put 25 miles on it so far just playing around, and my first impressions are that it will go absolutely everywhere. I think I will definitely enjoy riding my new toy and buying all the accessories you guys recommend.
The wife is absolutely freaked out about the sled deck. I've figured all the weights and the Ram should be just fine pulling the toys and the camper.

 

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[Buford]

Congratulations on buying the best SxS currently available. I haven't heard of a single P500 owner that dislikes their machine. Even an old wore out Honda is better than a brand new Polaris, or Arctic Cat especially ( I always love to take a jab at AC whenever I get the opportunity ).
Looks like you already added 25" or 26" tires, the most important first upgrade IMHO.

 

[sthomp54]

Congrats! wow you are packing the toys in that rig! watch out for low clearance branches and bridges. Let us know how it handles pulling the camper, Im wanting a cummins Ram soon...

 

[Jshell3]

I was hesitant to buy the Honda because of it's obvious downfalls. After reading thread after thread on this forum I decided it was ...

Youve got a dependable and reliable Honda. Many years of service, I'm sure!

That sled bed... is it scary to load?

What's this obvious downfall you speak of?

 

[IDdandy]

Congrats! wow you are packing the toys in that rig! watch out for low clearance branches and bridges. Let us know how it handles pulling the camper, Im wanting a cummins Ram soon...

This is actually the 6.4 Hemi. I decided I can buy a lot of gas for the $8,000 difference. It hasn't disappointed me yet. There's a lot of big grades where I live and I can't hardly tell the camper is back there. We'll see after adding the weight of the toys.

 

[trigger]

Youve got a dependable and reliable Honda. Many years of service, I'm sure!

That sled bed... is it scary to load?

What's this obvious downfall you speak of?

Has to be lack of suspension, power, tippiness... but he bought a Dodge so he's used to compromise.
Had to throw out that dig, I'm a Chevy guy.

 

[IDdandy]

Congratulations on buying the best SxS currently available. I haven't heard of a single P500 owner that dislikes their machine. Even an old wore out Honda is better than a brand new Polaris, or Arctic Cat especially ( I always love to take a jab at AC whenever I get the opportunity ).
Looks like you already added 25" or 26" tires, the most important first upgrade IMHO.

Thank you, I'd agree with you completely. If I didn't get the P500 I would have bought a Rubicon DCT.
My upgrades so far
26" Bighorn 3.0.
3500 KFI Stealth Winch
Quadboss Roof
Super ATV half windshield.

 

[IDdandy]

Has to be lack of suspension, power, tippiness... but he bought a Dodge so he's used to compromise.
Had to throw out that dig, I'm a Chevy guy.

You nailed it.

 

[Bastardchild]

Wise choice! The P5 is awesome sauce.

 

[Kirkl]

Whats the height to the top of the roof on the P500? I have a 6.4 hemi myself and just haul it in the bed of my truck.

 

[rocmar]

Youve got a dependable and reliable Honda. Many years of service, I'm sure!

That sled bed... is it scary to load?

What's this obvious downfall you speak of?

I used this BullDog....quad carrier..holds 2 full size quads
...drive on..drive off...or a UTV...loaded from the rear...
only scary..first few times..

 

[IDdandy]

Whats the height to the top of the roof on the P500? I have a 6.4 hemi myself and just haul it in the bed of my truck.

Overall height is just under 12'. It was a little sketchy at first but the Dodge definitely handles it better than I expected. Hardly any body roll. As far as loading and unloading, I have no issue at all. I have custom folding ramps that are almost 10' long and with the stability of the Pioneer it just creeps right up the ramps. It would be a lot sketchier with a belt drive that's for sure.
I'm currently sitting at home recovering from pretty extensive back surgery. As soon as I'm feeling better I'll get the 28' camper hooked up to the back and post a picture of the whole fleet.

 

[Smitty335]

Overall height is just under 12'. It was a little sketchy at first but the Dodge definitely handles it better than I expected. Hardly any body roll. As far as loading and unloading, I have no issue at all. I have custom folding ramps that are almost 10' long and with the stability of the Pioneer it just creeps right up the ramps. It would be a lot sketchier with a belt drive that's for sure.
I'm currently sitting at home recovering from pretty extensive back surgery. As soon as I'm feeling better I'll get the 28' camper hooked up to the back and post a picture of the whole fleet.

I hope your recovery is swift and successful . Regards

 

[Smitty335]

Congratulations on buying the best SxS currently available. I haven't heard of a single P500 owner that dislikes their machine. Even an old wore out Honda is better than a brand new Polaris, or Arctic Cat especially ( I always love to take a jab at AC whenever I get the opportunity ).
Looks like you already added 25" or 26" tires, the most important first upgrade IMHO.

I have the P1-5, but have rode with people who have the P500 AND THEY ARE GREAT RIGS. Just with anything its wise to not over do it. HA!