Need advise. Another winter driving question.

I am probably wrong, but I would rather be in 10th at 1000 rpms to keep my drives from spinning to fast. I am comfortable with my reasoning though so someone more expierenced will be along shortly.

 

It depends on the situation. Are you going uphill? Down? Flat? Two lane 4 lane? Are you wearing red underwear with blue socks at the time? Lol. Really it depends on the situation. I'd run it in 9th depending on how the truck was set up. 10th at 45 you're just lugging the engine.

 

Find a good middle ground that you are comfortable with in your current conditions. Snow is much different than ice for example. Too high of rpms, no good......too low could get you in trouble as well.

 

In that case definitely 9th gear. Goes well with. Polka dot undies, lol.

 

I always keep the RPM's low and keep the truck at a nice, steady even pace. The brakes arent your friends unless its your trolley for the trailer. Most people's first reaction in a situation (when its slick) is to slam the brakes. Its very hard to train yourself to NOT DO THIS but letting off the throttle easy or if needed pushing in the clutch are better alternatives. I found it better if the trailer wants to try and slide around ya to floor the throttle and grab the trolley which tries to slow down the trailer and speed the truck up in order to straighten it back up.