Am I screwed in the snow with a FX2?
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From: Central NY
The vast majority of vehicles on the road are 2 wheel drive. A little weight in the back helps, but the key is to have a light right foot and keep some distance from the one in front of you. I live in snow belt region of central NY as well and the 4 wheel drive is nice but it ain't a cure. I only use it if the road hasn't been plowed or if doing a little offroading.
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From: The Shenandoah Valley
I forgot about the new bladders that you fill with water, available in 12 up to 40 and 50 gallon sizes and the big 50 gallon one weighs 400 pounds filled, and they have straps in the pics and you can still use the bed.
http://www.autoanything.com/hitch-be...A2868A0A0.aspx
If I was going to haul much on top of it, might pad with something and maybe a sheet of 1/2" plywood?
If you took care of it, should last for years.
http://www.autoanything.com/hitch-be...A2868A0A0.aspx
If I was going to haul much on top of it, might pad with something and maybe a sheet of 1/2" plywood?
If you took care of it, should last for years.
Last edited by tbear853; Dec 13, 2010 at 02:59 AM.
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From: So. Cal.
If it gets icy or slick I can't even get out of my neighborhood in 2 wheel drive. Again, it's not flat here and that makes all the difference in the world. Try going up hill on a icy road with a 2x4. You might be ok if you get a running start at it but from a dead stop trying to go up hill is a challenge.
By the way, beautiful state (except for that eastern part which looks too much like Kansas and Nebraska!)
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Not according to what I can find. They are legal between Oct 15 and May 1.
http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/pag...pneus_crampons
http://www.mtq.gouv.qc.ca/portal/pag...pneus_crampons
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From: Joplin MO
If it's not a commercial vehicle, then it's a passenger vehicle. It's not a taxi though. As long as you don't exceed 3000 kg if it's a commercial vehicle you would be legal. Read it again a bit more closely and then clarify it with your local police. I bet you can run them.
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From: Colorado
Do you carry weight in the bed of your truck in the winter? Makes all of the difference in the world. For gosh sakes, you live in Colorado- what do you have, 3 weeks of summer there? JK Most places you don't have too much "starting out" uphill. In Colorado, if you start out at all, it's gonna be "uphill" or "downhill". You have a lot different conditions there than a LOT of the rest of the country. If I lived there I would probably have a 4x4 too. Snow tires and about 400 lbs in the back of the bed, and most places you're not gonna have a lot of problem.... except in Colorado.
By the way, beautiful state (except for that eastern part which looks too much like Kansas and Nebraska!)
By the way, beautiful state (except for that eastern part which looks too much like Kansas and Nebraska!)
Actually where I am at we do not get THAT much snow. We do not have snow on the ground all winter. Usually melts in a few days. It was actually colder in Florida yesterday then it was here
. However we do have our days and a just short drive away I can be knee deep in snow if I want it.It is a beautiful state, thanks. I sure love it here.
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