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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GoPackGo wrote:Bumpyroad wrote:GoPackGo wrote:
Did you have cruise control engaged ?
It's possible it could cause a problem if the rear wheels break loose even just a little bit on ice, or in freezing rain.
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Tim
my vehicle shuts down the cruise control when it senses this difference.
bumpy
If he was on ice and not traveling in an exact straight line (even a slight curve), I could still understand why auto disengagement of the cruise control could have caused his problem. Power to the rear wheels would suddenly be cut off. You would have a heavy fifth wheel suddenly pushing the tow vehicle at 65 mph - even just for a moment. On ice. Tail wagging the dog. Seems like a loss of control could result.
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My best friend besides 4X4, is my clutch pedal!! Braking or applying power will just make it worse, you want all wheels turning freely for the best chance of regaining control. If an automatic Trans, put it in neutral!! I have recovered from slides using this method.
To "Likes to Tow"
4X4, has the advantage until you need to stop! Yes, it does give you better starting traction, but also provides greater directional control while driving on slippery surfaces. It is how one chooses to use that greater control!
The reason "Black Ice" is so dangerous is it is usually formed right at freezing 32 degrees F, and 0 degrees C., it is usually ice with a thin layer of water on it, and is the slipperiest surface a driver will ever face! Not a road you want to be on anytime for sure not pulling a trailer.
