What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Espressolane

    Espressolane Road Train Member

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    Freezing fog is real crappy to deal with driving or not. Sleet is another real mess, going from frozen to slush then back to frozen, then Ice. In places like Wyoming, Idaho, Montana and the other “ northern tier” states, the pack ice is probably the nastiest. That Is one slippery surface.
    Add wind into that mix and you have an interesting time ahead. Fortunately with a flatbed/stepdeck wind is less problematic. It has its moments for sure, just not quite as bad a vans.
     
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  3. Troy_

    Troy_ Road Train Member

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    We get that up here a lot too. It can be below zero F and the fog somehow contains moisture and freezes to everything. Back in the days of halogen headlights it wasn't that big of deal, they were warm enough to keep the ice from forming. But LED headlights made it a different story. The heat sink is on the rear so the lens stays cold. That fog would stick and freeze, and then you have barely any headlights. They finally came out with heated lenses a few years ago and that fixed the problem. The windshield still builds it up tho, tough for the defrost to keep a hole big enough to see through. For me, the only worse thing is freezing rain. Time to park it.
     
  4. Judge

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    I heard this song on the radio.. I had not heard it in years.. I know it’s an old Bruce Springsteen song.
    One thing I agree on, is The Band is in the rock and roll hall of game since 1994...should’ve been earlier but hey..
    Inducted by Eric Clapton, if interested.
     
  5. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    WY is all messed up with wind again today... Tis the season

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  6. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Well done, judge.

    Where's Robbie?
    Oh, yeah, he's down at the bank cashing the checks.
    But it's ok. We'll get our split.
     
  7. Cattleman84

    Cattleman84 Road Train Member

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    Oh yeah did I mention I only have 15k in the box??? Any guesses on what I'm going to do??
     
  8. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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    Um.

    Don't look back?
     
  9. LoSt_AgAiN

    LoSt_AgAiN Heavy Load Member

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    Can’t say joe ####er? What about ####er spaniel? ####atoo ? ####apoo?
     
  10. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Get a hotel and watch TV.
     
  11. LoSt_AgAiN

    LoSt_AgAiN Heavy Load Member

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