Congratulations!
You bought a Can-Am Maverick Sport, the machine that says:
“Yes, I enjoy nature. But I also enjoy sending it at questionable speeds while my snacks ricochet around the cab.”
Whether you’re new to off-roading or already on a first-name basis with your local parts guy, here are the Top 10 “must-have” accessories—both for safety and because your buddies already ordered theirs and you refuse to be out-accessorized.
Let’s get into it. Strap in… preferably with something stronger than the factory straps.
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1. Rhino USA Tie-Down Kit — Because Your Maverick Deserves Better Than Sketchy Ratchet Straps
Nothing says “I make poor life choices” like transporting a $20,000+ machine with a fraying $7 strap from a gas station.
Enter the Rhino USA Tie-Down Kit—heavy-duty, dependable, and designed so your Maverick stays on the trailer instead of becoming a surprise roadside attraction.
Bonus: The neon green color screams “I care about safety, but I also want to look cool doing it.” Plus they are easy to see for the early morning and late night load ups.
This one is a legit must-have for every new UTV owner.
2. TDE Explorer Lighting — Because Stock Lights Are Basically Nightlights
Want to actually see the trail at night?
Or do you prefer squinting into the dark like you’re trying to read fine print on a cereal box?
The TDE Explorer Lighting system gives you:
- Ultra-wide 230° visibility
- Multiple white-light modes
- App + remote control
- Music sync (because why not turn the forest into a rave?)
- A brake-activated red warning light so you can hit the brakes without surprising your friends into new tax brackets
Night rides become safer, brighter, and way more fun.
Stock lights? Cute. But no.
3. A Real Bumper — For When Trees Jump Out at You (They Do That)
Protect the front end of your Maverick from rocks, brush, and those “I swear that wasn’t there a second ago” surprise trees. A good bumper gives you confidence.
Too much confidence? Maybe.
But confidence nonetheless.
4. Winch — Because Getting Stuck Is a Personality Trait
Every rider eventually gets stuck. Some call it “bad luck.” Others call it “Tuesday.”
A 4500–5000 lb winch is your best friend:
- Pulls you out of mud holes
- Pulls your buddies out
- Pulls your buddies who said they wouldn’t get stuck out
Get one before you need it.
If you wait until after, you’ll be wet, muddy, and questioning your life choices.
5. Skid Plates — Save Your Undercarriage (And Your Wallet)
The Maverick Sport comes with basic protection, but rocks… rocks do not care.
Upgraded skid plates protect:
- Your frame
- A-arms
- Belly pan
- Your pride
It’s amazing how many noises your machine doesn’t make once you install real armor.
6. Door Bags — Because Pockets Are for People Who Don’t Drive UTVs
UTVs come with zero storage because Can-Am believes in character building.
Door bags solve that instantly.
Perfect for:
- Gloves
- Snacks
- Maps you’ll ignore
- The 14 random tools you pray you never need
7. Rear-View Mirror — So You Can Watch Your Friends Eat Your Dust
Or so you can see them roll up behind you waving frantically because they lost a cooler lid, a hat, or their entire will to continue.
The factory Maverick has no rear-view mirror, so add one before your neck becomes a rotisserie chicken.
8. Spare Belt & Tool Kit — Because Belts Go “Pop” at the Worst Possible Times
Carry an extra belt.
Carry tools.
Carry emotional support snacks.
You’ll thank yourself halfway up a mountain when your belt grenades itself like it just remembered it has plans.
9. Cooler / Cargo Box — For Beverages and Bragging Rights
Hydration matters.
Snacks matter.
Having a place to put those snacks also matters.
A lockable cargo box or cooler keeps your drinks cold and your sandwiches from achieving escape velocity on bumpy trails.
10. Rock Sliders — AKA Door Saving Devices
Rocks don’t care about your paint.
Rock sliders do.
These bolt-on bars save your doors from scraping, denting, or becoming “custom ventilation panels.”
If you ever ride tight trails, don’t skip these.
Final Thoughts
Your Can-Am Maverick Sport is already an absolute beast. But with the right accessories, it becomes:
- Safer
- More comfortable
- Easier to haul
- Way brighter
- Significantly less likely to yeet itself off your trailer
And with the Rhino USA Tie-Down Kit and TDE Explorer Lighting, you’ve covered two of the biggest beginner mistakes:
👉 Not securing your machine properly
👉 Not being able to see where you’re going
