Two Wheel drive dually In the snow?

[KennethS]

I have not had my new Dodge dually out In the snow yet. Its a two wheel drive with sure grip?I hope I am not dead In the water a old saying. I guess winter Is here now. 2 and 1/2 momths to go until better weather. I put air bags on the rear because I have a old slide In camper plus a travel trailer and a truck cap. I did get the 6 speed trans. and 4 door long bed. Probably should have a shovel In the truck also and a comealong also?I do have towing service, never use Ir yet. Today a good day to test It but I hate to take It out of the garage and get It dirty. Drive my wifes car? :-laf

 

[Graphic man]

take her car

or 500lb of weight in the back of your new truck :-laf

 

[JHardwick]

I got rid of my '99 2x4 dually for the same reason. If you put 1000-1500# of sand in the bed you should be okay.



Go to the local stone yard and have them put a scoop of sand in the bed, I'm sure you can use it for something this spring, plus you can use a couple scoops of it if you do get stuck

 

[Horsepuller]

Unless you put some weight in the bed, you'll have very little traction. But with that said, I have navigated through some icy uphill sections of mountain passes with no weight in the back, with a six speed. Just keep slow constant momentum and avoid going so fast that you'll need to use your brakes. It's is not fun, but doable.

 

[SBall]

carry chains too.

Having traded in my 4x4 CTD for a 4x2 duallie, I've learned to be prepared, not only with weight in the rear, but tire chains as well. Security Chain has a very fine diagonal cable chain product, and Pewag makes an awesome alloy chain system. Pewag is however a royal pain to deal with unless you have a dealer for them in your area. Tirechains.com is very good too I hear. I chain up the outside only when the going gets tough.

Steve

 

[CMckee]

i leave six 24"x36" sidewalk stones in the back of mine all winter they weigh about 125lbs, and don't take up a lot of room. besides you can always use them somewhere around the house in summer.

 

[DPelletier]

I'm a bit of a boyscout, I guess. I carry sand, shovel, pull strap and V-Bar chains* even with my 4x4.



Dave



* also carry first aid kit, cell phone, flashlight, and winter gear.

 

[Winston Wolf]

I'm a bit of a boyscout, I guess. I carry sand, shovel, pull strap and V-Bar chains* even with my 4x4.



Dave



* also carry first aid kit, cell phone, flashlight, and winter gear.

Oh 'fess up Dave... We know you have waterproof matches and signal mirror in your kit too! :-laf

 

[DPelletier]

Oh 'fess up Dave... We know you have waterproof matches and signal mirror in your kit too! :-laf

Winston,

Actually if truth be told, I also carry;

- matches/lighter

- spare contacts, case, cleaner and glasses

- toothbrush and toothpaste

- deodorant (hey, ya never know!) and hair brush

- maps of wherever I might go in a 200mi radius

- emergency food (granola bar or chocolate bar)

- extra windshield washer fluid

- toilette paper

- jumper cables

- tie downs

- some extra cash

- fuel filter and serpentine belt (only on longer trips)

- basic tools and 1 quart of every type of fluid the truck uses.

- spare bulbs and fuses.



OK, there, I've said it (well mostly). Go ahead, poke fun!!



Dave

 

[Elite1]

Dave, the only thing you left out is condoms! ;-)

 

[DPelletier]

Dave, the only thing you left out is condoms! ;-)

... ..... I said "mostly" !



Dave

 

[ShannonHarris]

Good Thinking

I now know that I am not alone

 

[diesel DOG]

Bears don't need paper why do you? Use the cash if you are in a pinch

 

[rhammon]

I traded a 97 dually (4 x 2),with a seriously hot rodded V-10 in for my 2004 600 Cummins (4 x 4). That truck had way too much torque and way too little traction! I think a (4 x 2) dually is almost useless in snow, wet grass, ice, unless it has serious snow tires and a lot of weight in the back! You just can not run towing / all-season tires and expect to get by. So if you're gonna run it, get the right tires and alot of weight, a load of sand or dirt is your safest choice. Hannibal Missouri (lots of hills)

 

[SOOT]

Yes a 2wd duelly is worthless in the snow. Mine is and it has an 8' by 11' flat bed (heavier than a regular bed). Even with good tires they still suck in the snow and ice. You could always buy a set of studded tires for winter use.

 

[DCaswell]

CMckee I used to use sidewalk blocks until I saw a pickup that had been in a wreck with blocks in the bed. Don't know what he hit but what those blocks did to the cab would scare the $h*t out of you. They jamb together & then launch