Experiences with a Class A
Hello, We have not driven our class A diesel through the mountains yet. Wondering how they do if there is snow in the passes. Has anyone had experience with this ? Planning a trip from Saskatchewan...
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At that time of year, I'd think you could wait out at least the worst of the storms and get more or less bare roads.
My class C has done okay the few times I've had to drive in some snow. (I realize it's not precisely comparable, of course...but it's still a pretty heavy and long vehicle compared to a car!) There's enough weight over the drive wheels that traction isn't a big issue in any conditions you'd care to be out in. I do suspect that if things started going wrong it could be messy before one could regain control, if only because of a large cumbersome vehicle on a road that doesn't magically get wider.
If salt is used on the roads, be sure to thoroughly wash down the undercarriage as soon as practical. Often the framework used on the hose part of RVs is not made from heavy gauge metal, nor does it have superior corrosion protection applied in many cases.
My class C has done okay the few times I've had to drive in some snow. (I realize it's not precisely comparable, of course...but it's still a pretty heavy and long vehicle compared to a car!) There's enough weight over the drive wheels that traction isn't a big issue in any conditions you'd care to be out in. I do suspect that if things started going wrong it could be messy before one could regain control, if only because of a large cumbersome vehicle on a road that doesn't magically get wider.
If salt is used on the roads, be sure to thoroughly wash down the undercarriage as soon as practical. Often the framework used on the hose part of RVs is not made from heavy gauge metal, nor does it have superior corrosion protection applied in many cases.
