question about coming down pass in co. in the winter

ice? not sure

 

Ice? Wouldn't do it lol

snow or snowpack? The slower the better and with chains on, so yeah, use a lower gear so you can safely brake when needed. Plus if you are running heavy like that you'll have better traction than if you're lighter, but again, none of that really matters on ice

 

Been there, done that. Just take it slow. That is the solution for everything. I used my jake btw.

 

Ice! Don't move! That is my 2 cents worth!

 

if the roads are bad. the chain law will usually be up. everybody be going slow. unless they're a super driver.

if the roads are dry. just pay attention to the signs. there's a ton of them.

 

You got on with Systems didn't you, how do you like it so far? Do their trucks have Johnson bars? Light application of Johnson bar or Jakes set on lowest setting, but try it on flat ground after the first snow to get the feel of it. Do they DH you MT up to Gypsum to pu the drywall or do the have loads up to the hills? Low gear naturally.

 

Not a good idea. On ice, you're setting yourself up for a trailer jackknife. Gear down on the long descents. Save the brakes for when you really need them.

"How far do I gear down?"

Grossed out? Vale Pass?

6th gear on a 9 speed, 7th gear on a 10, 8th gear on a 13 and 12th gear on an 18. No real specific gear, just somewheres near the bottom on the top side of the transmission and let the engine compression walk you down.

 

You may have me on Mounteagle but pretty sure I've pulled all the passes west of Denver more times than any driver from TN, especially because I know how to spell Vail Pass. Drove I-70, what there was of it, before the first side of tunnel was even open.Did a gasoline run one year up to the ski areas and had to take Loveland pass everyday---until they close it due to road conditions---instead of the tunnel---haven't jackknifed yet! I didn't mean you should leave the Jakes on all the time or while you use the Johnson bar at the same time--takes a little practice!

 

Using "Johnson Bar" on ice?? What company and truck number are you? I want to stay away from you this winter!! Scares me that there's drivers out there using that method!