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profdant139
Explorer II
Dec 29, 2015

Need a light DIY snowplow for boondocking -- ideas?

So this is one of those "be careful what you wish for" moments. We solved the problem of freezing water lines with a primitive hot water recirculation hose. Now, there is no reason to avoid snow boo...
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JaxDad
Explorer III
Jan 08, 2016
I currently run a double set of those, chains on both tires of the dual rears, on a 2WD F-550.

I couldn't tell you the number of times I've pulled stuck ATV's, UTV's, 4 x 4's and even snowmobiles out of trouble with it. I've even gotten a stuck single axle dump truck with a snowplow on it out of a ditch. With those chains and some weight over the drive tires, it's pretty much unstoppable.

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