Towing in snow?
Not that I would ptobably make a habit of it, but does anybody ever pull their trailer in the snow? I'm planning a trip over Thanksgiving, and in Michigan and Ohio there's always the potential for sn...
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Bedlam wrote:
1. Carry chains for your tow vehicle and trailer whether you plan to use them or not because the weather may have different plans.
2. I actually boost the brake bias to the trailer slightly so it drags the tow vehicle rather than pushing and jack knifing the tow vehicle.
3. Drive slower and smoother with no sudden changes to speed or direction.
4. Watch for others much farther down your sight path because you will not be able to react to their actions as quickly.
5. Try to avoid stops on uphill slopes and anticipate traffic lights and flow by adjusting your speed so you do not have to come to a complete stop.
6. In slick conditions, tow/haul mode and exhaust brakes may be too rough in transitions, so you may need to drive with these off.
X2!
Been there done that, this is when having a 4X4 adds to the safety factor, 4X4 gives greater steering control. It doesn't mean you can drive faster, it just gives greater steering control at reasonable speeds.
