Bad towing experiences...
This is my absolute worst experience towing over the years. It could have been avoided. That's all i have to say about that... I have towed twice on snowy winter roads with my Starcraft Gemini. Once ...
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Ozlander wrote:2012Coleman wrote:
Chalk it up to excellent driving decisions in an emergency. You are to be commended! Sorry this happened.
Chalk it up to not knowing how to drive on ice and snow.
You don't down shift on ice and not expect the rear end to start sliding.
Really? No offense, but that was a bit presumptuous of you don't you think?
I live in mountainous eastern KY and have been driving on snow and ice my entire life and have not had one accident. I am also an experienced off-roader.
If you had actually read what I wrote, you would have read that I did NOT shift down, I INTENDED to shift down before hitting the ice. I never got the chance as the camper pushed me around due to me slowing down when I crested.
Downshifting was to use engine braking for the many miles of down hill we were facing.
The mistake I made was the decision to drive at all, NOT what I did once faced with the situation. I hope to never face towing on ice and snow again, but if I do I will be better prepared with TV chains, a better tow vehicle, and some painfully gained experience.
