I see a lot of posts about camping in the snow. I am not worried about that as we outfitted our rig with the tank heaters and thermal windows. I am more afraid of driving in the snow, not sure what to expect. I am not talking about ice as no one should be driving in ice conditions. But handling on snow packed roads - are you more or less prone to slipping than in other vehicles? May sound stupid, just worried. Do you do anything different other than be cautious? Are there situations you definitely avoid? I am a newbie, so be kind. :)

I would avoid all types of conditions. Snow, ice, will both put you in a ditch

I would suggest. Slow, slow,slow, and careful driving. I was taught to drive on snow as if I had a full glass of water on the dashboard that I could not spill. Have tire chains just in case.

Assuming you wait a day or two after a snowfall and the roads have been plowed / sanded / de-iced, you will be fine. As others posted, just take it easy.

If you have never driven a dually in the snow or ice you will be in for quite a surprise. Duallys generally float on top instead of digging in for traction. Have you ever noticed that guys that plow lots generally have narrow single tires on the back? They get much better traction than wide tires or duallys.

Go find a big snow covered flat parking lot and learn to steer with the throttle and palm the wheel and how far you will eventually travel as the ABS cycles frantically when you brake. You are less prone to loss of traction than lighter vehicles because of the weight per sq in of tire. EXCEPT in wet snow conditions that packs into ice under the tires. Think luxury appointed toboggan. On cold dry snow-pack you can motor right along. Tires last a long time when only used on snow covered roads :)

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ronfisherman
Moderator
Dec 22, 2013
Driving of a Class C in snow is very good. Tires are loaded with weight of MH. Biggest problem is stopping. Especially if towing. I avoid driving in snow/ice conditions.
The next problem you will have is under chassis items rotting away from the salt applied to roads to melt ice and snow. Most RV's were not made to be driven on salt covered roads.
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noteven
Explorer III
Dec 22, 2013
Go find a big snow covered flat parking lot and learn to steer with the throttle and palm the wheel and how far you will eventually travel as the ABS cycles frantically when you brake.

You are less prone to loss of traction than lighter vehicles because of the weight per sq in of tire. EXCEPT in wet snow conditions that packs into ice under the tires. Think luxury appointed toboggan.

On cold dry snow-pack you can motor right along. Tires last a long time when only used on snow covered roads :)
BuckBarker
Explorer
Dec 22, 2013
If you have never driven a dually in the snow or ice you will be in for quite a surprise. Duallys generally float on top instead of digging in for traction. Have you ever noticed that guys that plow lots generally have narrow single tires on the back? They get much better traction than wide tires or duallys.
Tvov
Explorer II
Dec 22, 2013
Assuming you wait a day or two after a snowfall and the roads have been plowed / sanded / de-iced, you will be fine. As others posted, just take it easy.
Dog_Folks
Explorer
Dec 22, 2013
I would suggest. Slow, slow,slow, and careful driving. I was taught to drive on snow as if I had a full glass of water on the dashboard that I could not spill.

Have tire chains just in case.
mudhound
Explorer
Dec 22, 2013
I would avoid all types of conditions. Snow, ice, will both put you in a ditch

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