2026 Ridge Crew HVAC

[wartowne]

Just picked up my new Ridge. Very happy so far. Very quiet cabin. Great clutching and power for working around the farm and riding back roads. I live in a very dusty area of Texas, but the dust inside is minimal. Even so, I sealed off the cabin flapper. Zero effect on ease of closing the doors.
I have one very small gap on the driver door which I sealed with some felt.
My AC refrigerant was a little low so I topped that off.
The only jingling noise I’ve had is from the door stops which I remedied with a little silicone.
My previous experience is with a Can Am HD10 Limited crew, Honda Pioneer1000-5 Trail, Kubota Rtv1100c (still own this) and a Kawasaki KRX

KAWASAKI, if you’re listening, please give us the option to significantly dim or turn off interior lights and screens. Also the ability to completely turn off exterior lights.

The only major fail in this machine is the lighting which can’t be turned off in a stock fashion and the fact that the running lights stay on for a countdown even after the machine is completely shut off.

Other than that, this is the crew cab to beat in the industry.

If anyone needs any additional info on the 2026, I’m happy to share. Thanks

 

[CrowleyKirk]

Very good information. We are still waiting for our NV dealer to get the 2026's in stock. We have not made up our mind on the 2-seater or 4-seater. Leaning 2 for more power and fun. And tighter turning, we get into tight spaces. We, of course, like the extra space you get with a 4-seater, but we've driven both, and the 2-seater just is more fun for us. Plus, it takes up less room in the garage and a smaller trailer. The 4-seater is better in whoops and climbs. Have all your side-by-sides been 4-seaters? I'm a former pro motocrosser, so looking for a thrill, with a cage

 

[wartowne]

Very good information. We are still waiting for our NV dealer to get the 2026's in stock. We have not made up our mind on the 2-seater or 4-seater. Leaning 2 for more power and fun. And tighter turning, we get into tight spaces. We, of course, like the extra space you get with a 4-seater, but we've driven both, and the 2-seater just is more fun for us. Plus, it takes up less room in the garage and a smaller trailer. The 4-seater is better in whoops and climbs. Have all your side-by-sides been 4-seaters? I'm a former pro motocrosser, so looking for a thrill, with a cage

Yes.sir. All 4 seat minimum (except the Kubota RTV cab) just for practicality sake.
We also throw the dog in the back seat. Actually she insists upon it. Lol

 

[CrowleyKirk]

Yes.sir. All 4 seat minimum (except the Kubota RTV cab) just for practicality sake.
We also throw the dog in the back seat. Actually she insists upon it. Lol

All good reasons. Born in Texas, all my family is from the East Texas area. Original Texans are the best folks ever

 

[wartowne]

Yes sir!!