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holstein13's avatar
holstein13
Explorer
Apr 15, 2016

Would you drive in the snow?

I am supposed to travel to Panguitch, UT tomorrow to stay at the KOA there. Unfortunately, they are expecting 1-3 inches of snow. It looks like temperatures will be above freezing most of the day.

I'm driving a 45 foot, tag axle motorhome weighing 45,000 pounds and towing a 6,500 pound Ford F-150 behind me. My route would take me across I-70 and down SR 89.

The question is, should I chance it? Or should I wait until Saturday to travel? Has anyone driven in the snow when temps are above freezing?
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  • ccxnola's avatar
    ccxnola
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2016
    NO!
    Park it - enjoy your self-contained capabilities.
    Go on a clear road.
    Been there and Done that!!
  • LadyRVer's avatar
    LadyRVer
    Explorer II
    Apr 15, 2016
    X2...from FL..have never driven in snow. Would not chance it unless a real emergency.
  • buck66's avatar
    buck66
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2016
    i would have no problem at all but then i live in northern Canada and we drive in snow almost as much as not you would be fine just slower down a bit
  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Apr 15, 2016
    If temperatures are above freezing I assume snow will not be sticking to the ground or accumulating? Correct? Depending on how far the drive is I would consider it If I could be assured snow is not sticking. Could be a game time decision.
    I made a trip in snow once but only after verifying,snow was not sticking to road via the interstate highway camera system.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Apr 15, 2016
    We prefer to travel during the Winter and have driven in the snow many times. It is no big deal if you take it easy. We always carry chains because a lot of RV parks don't have snow removal equipment. The main roads usually get cleared very quickly so travel is usually fine.
    Driving during a blizzard can get tough because the defroster has trouble keeping a 4' high windshield clear.
  • fairway2002's avatar
    fairway2002
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2016
    I just got stuck driving in it this past weekend. Drove ok. I did spin tires one time. Rig did not move side to side at all. After that I kept tag up until I hit 3 or fourth gear. Turned tag on manual. Had down for slow stopping. I would never do it again. I was more concerned about salt. Took hours washing chase.
  • is_it_friday_ye's avatar
    is_it_friday_ye
    Explorer
    Apr 15, 2016
    I have pulled the trailer through quite a bit of snow and ice. But, I'm used to it where I live. I prefer not to do it with the new trailer because of all the damage that the salt causes. The frame on the trailer we just traded in had surface rust everywhere from just a couple trips in the winter.

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