Driving a Class C on Snow and Ice
I have never driven a Class C on snow or ice but the idea sounds scary. Here in Socal it is possible to get into snow and ice in local mountains. Driving a Class C on icy mountain curves and grades do...
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pnichols wrote:
The nice thing about driving a Class C in slippery conditions is ... the tremendous weight on all six tires gives them better driving traction, steering traction, and stopping traction than lighter weight vehicles. (i.e. My unloaded 4X4 pickup in slippery conditions can wind up being downright scary and dangerous.)
The bad thing about driving a Class C in slippery conditions is ... the tremendous weight on all six tires makes them insanely more dangerous than lighter weight vehicles if things get out of control.
It's can take a delicate balancing act to drive a Class C in slippery conditions.
Now ... driving a Class C in soft-surface conditions is a another ball game all together.
+1. My 24ft Class C handles very similar to the Type 3 modular ambulances I've operated for over 25 years. The weight is your friend, until it isn't. If the DOT is recommending chains, GET THEM. Otherwise, don't be afraid to use your weight, wider stance, and torque to your advantage. Crawl over the ice and you will be fine. Don't stop. Now, if we are talking soft snow, you won't be going to far. The dually will want to float instead of dig in and you will spin easily. Ice vs. snow are two completely different animals.
