Choosing ATV Mounts for Your Specific Use Case
The ATV mount or bracket that works best for you is entirely determined by what you need to mount and where it needs to go. When it comes to weapon racks, you also need to evaluate their ability to hold the weapon as securely as possible without causing any damage, even during gnarly riding conditions. This why we and most gun owners with ATVs are big fans of rubber lining and grip-style mounting. When it comes to other cargo, rack mounts need to be more than capable of handling the weight you’re planning to mount on them, which means you need to clearly confirm both the rack raing and how much your cargo weighs. Finally, universal clamps are, as they sound, flexible enough to secure just about any gear within a certain size and weight range. Whichever type you go with, the best practice is to carefully review what you need to mount and where first.
Weight Ratings and ATV Mounting Point Selection
This matters more than most riders think about. A mount is only as strong as the point it's attached to. Lightweight mounts for cameras or phones can go almost anywhere. A more robust mount, e.g., for cargo/storage boxes, gun systems, and so on, should always be hooked up to your actual structure (frame or tubing). Make sure to know well ahead of time what the weight rating of your mount is, as well as your intended haul. This is especially important when you’re working with a universal (clamp) mount, as they typically are not mounting on a dedicated mounting point. As always, it’s never a bad idea to inspect your mounts on the regular.
Rack-Mounted ATV Systems vs. Clamp-Based Solutions
Rack-mounted systems attach to your ATV's front or rear rack and are typically more stable for heavier loads. They distribute weight across the rack structure and use the existing mounting geometry of your machine. Clamp options will give you significantly more flexibility and can be positioned anywhere you have enough tubing, but they're generally more appropriate for lighter items. When it comes to hunting equipment, bulkier boxes, and anything over a few pounds, a rack-mounted option will give you the best stability.
Top 3 Selling ATV Mount and Bracket Brands
Kolpin Powersports makes the widely trusted Rhino Grip gun mounting system, one of the most used ATV weapon mount solutions in the hunting community for its secure, damage-free grip design.
Great Day builds a range of ATV rack and mounting solutions including crossbow racks and lightweight rear rack systems that expand your ATV's carrying and hunting capability cleanly.
MotoAlliance produces universal clamp solutions that give ATV riders a versatile, adjustable mounting point for accessories across a wide range of bar and tubing diameters.
Top 5 Selling ATV Mounts and Brackets
The Rhino Grip Double Pair by Kolpin Powersports is relied upon by a broad range of hunters for its top-tier stability and support.
The Power Pak Crossbow Rack by Great Day incorporates a solid rack mount design that handles trail vibration without letting the bow shift.
The Universal Turtle Box Mount by Vessel Powersports gives you a universal mounting solution for turtle-style storage boxes, keeping them locked down and properly positioned on your ATV's rack without improvised tie-down solutions.
The Mighty Lite Rear Rack by Great Day is a lightweight rear rack expansion that adds meaningful cargo-carrying surface to your ATV without loading the machine down with heavy hardware. Smart design for riders who need more rack space without the weight penalty.
The Universal Clamp by MotoAlliance is the grab-it-and-mount-anything solution for ATV accessory installation. Compatible with a broad range of tubing diameters and adjustable for positioning, it's the kind of hardware that earns a permanent spot in your toolkit.
Will any mount work on any rig?
Only when it’s universal, but even then, you should still double check compatibility, as these can have lmiitations as well.
What if I ride really hard? Won’t it rattle loose?
With premium quality mounting hardware (and regular inspection!) that is as non-issue.
Can I use a gun rack mount on a public trail?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Regs around this issue vary considerably by state and property, so make sure to check with your specific area first.