Olympia Wa. to Phoenix Az. In Dec.
Looks like I will need to drive my F550 back from Olympia Washington This Dec. seems I5 is the flattest route but I believe there are a couple mountain passes. Any suggestions from those that have ...
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lightning driver wrote:enblethen wrote:
In WA chains are required on vehicles over 10,000 pounds when signs indicate "Traction Tires required"
The F550 is under 10000 lbs. not by much but under. Will probably carry them just in case but don't plan to use em. If it starts snowing real bad I have a motel/hotel in mind. Truck carries 50 gallons and plan to have 2 5 gallon jugs of diesel so I can sleep in the truck with engine running and heat on.
The dogs back seat platform makes a nice bed. Dogs not making this trip.
James
thanks for the tips. I do own cold weather gear as I get into the mountains in AZ every winter. Hoodies are your friend to keep snow off the neck :{).
so have you Wa. guys heard any disturbing news on the weather for Sunday and Monday. Looks like I should be OK.
Mike
If the signs indicate "Traction Tires required" and you don't have studded tires or "winter rated" tires you mist put on chains.
If you are over 10,000 lb. or towing you don't have any choice. You must chain up.
The weather guessers are a bit stumped at tonight. There is a cold spell in the north and a pineapple express in the northern CA area. They are going to merge somewhere. It might not be pretty.
Wait and see in the next could days.
