truck and trailer total loss due to black ice
So it's been almost 3 weeks since we totaled our truck and fifth wheel. We were an hour from home enroute to Florida from Hamilton, Ontario when we hit black ice, lost control, went down an embankmen...
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harry and thea wrote:
Will applying the trailer brake manually help to straighten the rig out?
Will having the truck in 4 wheel drive help? I have always been under the impression that 4 wheel drive is harmful to the drive train on dry pavement. Would it be damaging on a straight highway if black ice is possible?
Would appreciate feedback. We have bought another trailer and are in the process of buying another truck. So not giving up on rving yet. Still hope to get to Florida this winter.
Once sliding on ice, I don't think trailer brake will help, but will probably make things worse. If the ice was that bad, any brake input would start the skidding that won't stop until you find traction.
Yes to 4wd. You are correct in possible damage on dry pavement, but rolling straight is fine and you'll get enough minor slip in wheels at highway radii to not worry about damage, especially if the road is wet. I, at those temperatures with wet looking pavement will run in 4wd and take it out if pavement is dry or getting off highway where sharper turns will occur. You will feel the driveline binding in the steering before damage occurs, mostly with harder steering input required or the wheel fighting you.
As you said, the good part is that you were both ok!!
