Towing in the snow

^^ What they said.

Roads right now are a sheet of ice under snow. Very slippery.

I have about a thousand pounds of sand in burlap bags in the box and ahead of the rear axle to put weight on both rear and front which is probably overkill, but works good. Takes longer to stop, but traction is good.

If you have a 2500/3500 with Duramax and exhaust brake, and the roads are slippery, don't switch the brake on. It could cause the rear axle to lock up which could be fun if you like that sort of thing. I use lower gears and brake early with a light foot.

Campbell River public works yard entrance is off of Merecroft at Dogwood. Sand and bags are free--u-fill, so you will need a shovel if you decide to get some.

If you are going 80 miles south, you should be fine tomorrow on Island Hwy. North might be a different story.

Check the cameras here.

Wait it out if you can. Why increase your risk so substantially unless you have to?

-Speak

Slow and steady. Leave tons of space to stop. Investigate local chain requirements.

If you have snow covered roads, lots of grades, use a set of chains on the rear of the truck, and one set on trailer axles.vive preferred the front on a tandem myself.
If its slushy, or wet roads, be cautious, drive slower than you might normally.
Either condition, give you and others around you some room driving stopping etc

Marty

And given your location, it will be greasy wet snow/ice, the slipperiest kind (which surely you already know) and being on Vancouver Island presumably you’ll get the additional benefit of dodging all the non snow drivin Vancouverites.
I had better luck driving in Dallas and N Texas during a 100 year snow event with a defective rwd hi performance rental car with a locked up front wheel, than the average snow day in the lane of chitty drivers, the wet side of the PNW…lol.

It’s just like driving in the snow normally except with a trailer, which I’d assume you’re experienced at. If you’re not, and since you’re asking for tips, then you should stay home. It will help your insurance rates and anyone driving near you.