Welcome from AK, and "that ain't Arkansas." Eagle River, Alaska is not nearly as close as Eagle Pass, TX. 300 miles wouldn't be too far to travel for a great ride, but I'm a little over 4,100 miles. Don't wait up for me!

Welcome to the forum.

Ron

Badley, 6" might be a little more than a dusting, even up here, but it sure doesn't close the schools or the airport or anything like that. Maybe clearing snow with the Ranger will get to be more like "work" later on, but only if I forget how much "fun" it was to follow my snow-blower around for an hour in the cold and snow.    Even then, I was always thankful not to be clearing the driveway with a shovel! I guess it's all in the perspective. I can't wait to see how much better the 66" plow designed for snow works than the generic 60" we are still using, but I'm sure glad I bought the 60" as a "back-up". The 66" is still on back-order! 

My wife had another 6" to clear after I left on a trip to Asia. It was Sunday morning, and the old normal routine was having to get up 90 minutes early to run the snow-blower, cool down, shower, change from work clothes to church clothes and head into town. Instead, she got up almost at her normal time, had breakfast, got dressed and made up for church, then used the Ranger to clear the driveway. She says 25 minutes in a heated cab is far better than an hour in the elements, and when she was done, she just parked the Ranger, started her car and was off - with a big Polaris-induced smile on her face. I haven't heard a single complaint about the purchase of the Ranger, plow, cab, or especially the heater!

Ron

Finally had some real snow to plow today - about 6 inches. The Ranger tore through it as easily as when I was plowing just an inch or two.   I'm carrying 200 pounds of sandbags in the bed for traction, and the tire chains are still riding in the bed, too. They're still new in the box. 

Ron

OK, they had to come back today... same truck, same two guys, only this time I sanded the driveway for them. They still couldn't drive up a driveway that I walked up and down in my dress shoes!    Polaris Ranger to the rescue - again!  8)  Towed them to the top without slipping a wheel - again. If you are a company that delivers things in Alaska, please put snow tires on your delivery van, and make sure it is 4WD!  :idea:

Ron

Finished installing rear-view mirror and battery minder on the Ranger. I think we're ready for the winter cold and snow now, but it would be nice if the 66" Sno-glide plow blade would arrive before the first big snow!  I've been told it shipped yesterday, so maybe by next week.

Looks like Ranger and Ghost have given you good advice. The only word I might take exception to depends entirely on how you plan to use the machine. I live and ride in a forested area, and there are is one trail I've been down in my 500 EFI that the wider 700 and 800s can't go down. It's less than 6 inches difference, but if you deal with narrow trails that is an advantage. Of course, my machine seats 2, not 3, but in my case that is what I need, so no loss. The bigger rigs also have 2 more inches ground clearance than mine, 12" vs. 10", though I've yet to high-center mine. Finally, there is probably a couple of grand $$$ difference in price - which I promptly spent on cab, heater and plow! Happy hunting, whatever you decide on!

Ron

The soft top comes off and goes on pretty easily - maybe a 5 minute job tops once you know what you're doing, including mounting the doors. That's good because it isn't recommended for trailering at high speeds. I'll give you the full price and dealer discounted price I paid for each part. I'm in Alaska, so you might be able to beat these in the "Lower 48". This kit fits the 400/500/EV. I know you run an XP, so the part numbers and costs will differ.

Item #.................Description.........Price....Discounted
PO2877854-067....Soft Top/Back.....310.79   264.17
PO2877855-067....Doors, Canvas....388.49   330.22
TOTAL...........................................699.28   594.39

I also used the plexi-glass full windshield, PO2877707, 310.79 / 264.17, so the full enclosure ran $858.56.

It isn't a perfect seal at the bottom corner of the doors, but all around excellent fit. The doors latch magnetically and the windows zip down for ventilation when needed. It does an excellent job of keeping out the rain and holding in the heat when it gets cold outside. I think I'm going to enjoy clearing snow this winter a lot more than I have the past 17 years up here!