driving on snow

I have driven big rigs thousands of miles in snow and ice, and when I am in those conditions I drive like there is a raw egg between my hand and the wheel, and one between my foot and the brake. If you break either one you will wreck. Slow down and drive easy.

I haven't had to drive the MH much on slippery roads (perhaps a couple of hundred miles). Good to avoid, but so is avoiding it when in a car. Typically, the tires on a MH are more intended for long life than mud and snow traction. However, recognize that and slow down a bit and leave plenty of stopping space. The long wheelbase and heavy load on the rear wheels tend to keep you straight----good on straights and not quite so good on curves.

Frankly, I worried more about my water system than I did the road conditions when I encountered some rain/snow/sleet and 28 degree temps.


If you are uncomfortable driving a car on snowy roads, skip driving the MH. If you are comfortable/capable driving a car on snowy roads, you will be fine with the MH.

If you have to here's a tip that should be common knowledge but is rearely expressed.

When you want to stop and your driving an automatic, put it in neutral.
Then you donbt have the engine trying to idle the rv forward while you are trying to stop ever so gently.

Even in a car it makes a huge difference in stopping on ice and snow cover.

Stay home or find a parking lot.

wise choice SteveP, here in eastern Oregon we have plenty of snow and ice and we know better than to drive in it, we only drive if we are out of baby formula., that's been a long time ago. but there is always some nut that thinks he can do and still do 75 on the roads. we usually scrape him off the windshield.

Thanks for all the advice. I think I will just stay off the snowy roads!!!

Carry chains. They are sometimes required, and it's better to be prepared.

In 40 years of RVing I will not drive in snow or freezing conditions unless I have to any more. If the forecast is bad weather stay put till the roads are clear. It just not worth the white knuckle driving that bad roads can cause.

I don't recommend it!!!

Cottontop wrote:
Do not use any type of Air Brakes

Interesting statement! All those trucks and busses that travel all over the continent in winter have air brakes. It is NOT the type of brakes, it is how you use them after having first obeyed the list of driving style tips given above.