Towing in slick conditions
Hi all I'll be most likely towing my TT over the pass in slick conditions next week. Trailer: 3,800 lb single axle Truck: Toyota Tundra 4x4 While I consider myself to be an expert in Winte...
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I used to drive in CO and WY all the time living there and having an outdoor career. I have never liked towing trailers in bad winter conditions. Chains on the rear drive wheels and the trailer help, but on curves the trailer still wants to drag you to the outside of the turn. Speed control is very important.
Timing matters a lot in winter driving. It is always best to avoid the blizzards and wait for plows. Driving across southern Wyoming in winter is a good example of what can happen out there. I was towing a trailer with 4 ATVs on it in a storm coming back from Rock Springs. There were 5 jack knifed semi/trailer rigs off the road. There were cars on their sides. One was upside down. The WHP closed the road about an hour after we passed. That was some difficult driving.
Timing matters a lot in winter driving. It is always best to avoid the blizzards and wait for plows. Driving across southern Wyoming in winter is a good example of what can happen out there. I was towing a trailer with 4 ATVs on it in a storm coming back from Rock Springs. There were 5 jack knifed semi/trailer rigs off the road. There were cars on their sides. One was upside down. The WHP closed the road about an hour after we passed. That was some difficult driving.
