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Posted by Laura Bell on 11-16-2010 01:01 PM:

Question about Trucks

Winter is on the fast approach, blah, and I'm going to need to put some weight in the bed of mine to help with snow going.
Are Sand Bags the best option?

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Posted by Bluedogman on 11-16-2010 02:28 PM:

Re: Question about Trucks

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Originally posted by Laura Bell
Winter is on the fast approach, blah, and I'm going to need to put some weight in the bed of mine to help with snow going.
Are Sand Bags the best option?

I would think that would be your best bet!

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Posted by AllenR on 11-16-2010 06:18 PM:

I use to shovel the snow into the bed (water is heavy) so when it warmed up i didn't have to unload it just mealted away, pays to be lazy some times work smarter not harder.

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Posted by Lone Pine JB on 11-16-2010 06:39 PM:

Water softener salt is also a good option. If you do get stuck, you can use the salt to help get you out.

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Posted by Ron Ashbaugh on 11-16-2010 06:49 PM:

Living in NW PA I usually just find a couple ladies that need a ride somewhere.....

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Posted by psiskjr on 11-16-2010 06:57 PM:

Down here in the south we use a sheet of steel. We need traction pretty much year round. Lots of swamps and muddy roads.

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Posted by akso235 on 11-16-2010 07:50 PM:

cinderblocks work also


Posted by thebigcat454545 on 11-16-2010 08:30 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by akso235
cinderblocks work also


Not sure about where you live but i dont think in ohio were allowed to use cinder blocks. they say if you wreck they go flying and could be dangerous. i suppose if you strap them down you would be o.k.

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Posted by jculler8 on 11-17-2010 12:50 AM:

Usually just the dog box is good enough in my hunting truck. It's 2 wheel drive too :-)

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Posted by RedMan on 11-17-2010 01:41 AM:

Well since we dont have snow down here like we did 10-15 yrs ago really nothing but years ago when we did get the white stuff more frequently I done the same as Allen. Shoveled the snow from my driveway into the back of my truck. Worked pretty good for me.

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Posted by capt_agricultur on 11-17-2010 04:11 PM:

culler8

carry some rofing shigles,,,,thro the undr the wheel 4 traction....


Posted by Laura Bell on 11-18-2010 01:38 PM:

Snow? Well, my truck is parked outside so I wouldn't have to shovel all that much!
I have a Regal box that's heavier than my Diamond Deluxe, so that could work and then maybe a few sandbags too.
Someone else suggested that I grab shovel and several bags and hurry on outside before the ground freezes over. Gotta love how resourceful hunters are!

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Posted by Mike_Flores on 11-18-2010 11:10 PM:

For weight, I would say have someone stack a cord of wood in the back of your truck. Wood is plenty heavy and if you're stuck for a long time you can build a nice fire and wait for help. Having the wood also helps when you're stuck for an extra long time...and there's a family of beavers nearby. You can invite the beavers over to your stuck truck and offer them some wood to eat. They can eat the wood and you can eat the weakest beaver so it's a win, win.


Posted by branchvillekell on 11-18-2010 11:53 PM:

just put some sand bags across the back axle. where the wheel well are. between that and the snow you should do fine. beware of the guys that hardly get any snow telling you how to do it. i live just 2 miles south of mckean. we get hammered. i also drive a triaxle in the winter. i will help you out. even if i have to get a buddy of mine to put a bucket of sand in your truck.
kelley

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only time i got stuck is,??????????, hmm, not in the winter, just, the last time i went out through the BRIAR'S. imagine that.


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