There weren’t a lot of great reviews or mod lists out there for the P500 when I was shopping, so after I’ve owned mine for a year, I wanted to make sure I gave a great rundown. In addition, I’ve had a hard time tracking down a lot of the info online.
I’m 6’9″, Offroad, use for farm use, transport people, and participate in parades. The P500 is great for all those uses, and at a wonderful price as well. The compact size creates few limitations, but really opens the door to do things that you can’t do in other UTVs- like attack 50″ ATV trails and haul it in the back of a regular pickup truck. Let me show you all of these!
While its great out of the package, there’s also some key mods that are relatively cheap but have a HUGE impact, from increasing storage to protecting you from the elements.
Details on the modifications discussed in this video are available here:
Modifications:
- Yutrax rear seat: https://amzn.to/3Qzwke2
- Hitch and Towball: https://amzn.to/3KzMLDb
- OEM Bed: OEM, Purchase from Dealer
- License plate bracket: https://amzn.to/3OwfrOB
- License Plate Light: https://amzn.to/3qyKj9f
- Side Mirrors: https://amzn.to/3qpB1MW
- Top Mirror: https://amzn.to/3qpB1MW
- EMP Roof: From EMP’s Website
- Bluetooth soundbar: https://amzn.to/450Cx7d
- Dashboard Unit / (Compass, pitch, Roll): https://amzn.to/3rYFWVk
- Cell Phone Mount: https://amzn.to/3YspLvQ
- Winch Remote: Superceded version of the one I bought at Harbor Freight
- Winch: This is the superceded version of the one I bought at Harbor Freight
- Under Seat Trash Can: https://amzn.to/3OPmFi2
- Aluminum Tape: https://amzn.to/3YrhGrb
- Winch Block: Bought this years ago, but similar to: https://amzn.to/3Qz5XF3
- Spotlight: https://amzn.to/3QGrGuC
- Under Seat Electric distribution Block: https://amzn.to/3QxjoVU
- Under Hood Fuse Box: https://amzn.to/442f7gn
- Download Cheat Sheet: Link to be added at a later date!
- Cigarette Lighter sockets (x2): https://amzn.to/3DRmtsv
- USB Charger: https://amzn.to/3s7EekR
- Glovebox for P500 (ref in video but not yet added): https://amzn.to/3DSGdMc
- EMP Windshield: From EMP’s Website
- Storage box under hood: https://amzn.to/3KA5fU8
- Emergency Kit Items: See Section below on “Emergency Kit Items”
- Winch: This is the superceded version of the one I bought at Harbor Freight
- Winch Plate: Moose Utility 1619pf (Purchased on Ebay, but also available here)
- (Later upgraded winch cable) : https://amzn.to/3KyTUno
- Winch Clevis Hook: https://amzn.to/3E9It25
- Winch Synthetic Fairlead: https://amzn.to/3KziIvs
- Tree Saver Strap: https://amzn.to/3Kyz9bv
- Fire Extinquisher: https://amzn.to/446uLr7
- Battery Maintainer: https://amzn.to/3s6MWQc
- Floor Insulation: https://amzn.to/3YtWMYs
- Extra gas can with Mounting Brackets: https://amzn.to/3qrlSup
Hauling:
- DG Tailgate Supports: https://amzn.to/45omeRn
- Bakflip MX4 bed cover: https://amzn.to/3YCgHo7
- Ramps (Providence 84 x 54”): From RuralKing
- RAS HD (Not mentioned, To support increased weight): https://amzn.to/3OQFod3
- Bilstein 5100s (Not mentioned, good for increased weight): https://amzn.to/45lNwbc
Lighting:
- Reverse Lights: https://amzn.to/3KyWQQW
- Side Lights: https://amzn.to/3OmBc3i
- Front Light Bar: Cannot find version I bought with wireless multi-color lights. This is the same but without the remote and light control: https://amzn.to/3DVkwLq
- Front light mounting brackets: https://amzn.to/3DWKcr3
- Whip Lights: https://amzn.to/3P0yrXj
- Whip Light Mounting Brackets: https://amzn.to/3qn75B5
- Underbody Lights: Unfortunately, I had these rope lights from more than 10 yrs ago. I’d buy this today, as this is the one I used on my RV: https://amzn.to/45m0rK3
Shown but not discussed:
- Roof Storage Pocket: https://amzn.to/3qoxGO0
- Hitch Flagpole Holder: https://amzn.to/3QCdmn1
- Hitch Flagpoles require hitch adapter: https://amzn.to/3s7qTZP
- Cup Holder: Came with my scooter so I didn’t buy it, but they are essentially identical to this: https://amzn.to/47usZTJ
- UTV Cover: https://amzn.to/45lYgpR
- Reverse Mod: Reverse requires pulling the reverse “Switch” and shifting in reverse. You can eliminate the need to pull the reverse “switch” by extending the reverse lock adjustment cable under the hood to its tightest setting. It does not impact any other driving components. No purchases required!
Emergency Kit Items:
My recommendation for emergency kit is to go jump on Temu and add a bunch of small things you will need including some of the following, then get the other items you need at amazon, walmart, or a dealership. Here’s most of my emergency kit:
1- Tool Kit (Pliers, wrenches, screw drivers) (Bought at Menards)
2- Tire repair Kit (Bought at Menards)
3- Tire Plug (Bought at Menards)
4- Coolant (Dealership)
5- Hose Clamps (Bought at Menards, also on Temu)
6- Zip Ties (Bought at Menards)
7- Gloves (Bought at Menards)
8- Towels (Bought at Menards)
9- Fuses (Temu)
10- Spare wire (Multiple gauges) (Found around house)
11- spare ratchet straps (Bought at Menards)
12- twine (Bought at Menards)
13- Spare Valve Stems (Temu)
14- Spare spark plug – https://amzn.to/3qkdmNY
15- Coolant stopleak tabs- https://amzn.to/3QzWYng
16- spare oil (Dealership)
17- JB Weld- https://amzn.to/3QAn0GO
18- First Aid Kit (Bought at Walmart)
19- Tourniquet (Temu)
20- Electrical Tape (Had laying around, also on Temu)
21- Safety Vest (Came with jumper cables, also on Temu)
22- Jumper Cables (Bought at Menards)
23- Shovel- https://amzn.to/45m0yoR
24- Tow Strap- https://amzn.to/45mPJmz
25- Air Compressor- Older version of https://amzn.to/3KAC1EB
26- Flashlight (Had one laying around, also on Temu)
27- Spare batteries for Winch remote (Ebay)
28- Poncho (Had one laying around, also on Temu)
29- Tire Slime – https://amzn.to/3DSx2vy
30- Self Sealing Hose Wrap – Bought on Temu, but like this: https://amzn.to/445hA9X
NOTE: No company incentivized me or paid me to recommend their products or to choose these products. I chose each of these on my own accord because I believed they were the best product at the best price to fulfill my needs. HOWEVER, some companies such as amazon do offer referral commissions if you purchase from those links. While that commission did not impact any of my modification decisions, I do want to fully disclose this. Other pages, such as EMP do NOT offer commissions and links are offered as a convenience to my visitors!