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stuck on ice, best way to get going

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by bandit74, Oct 17, 2015.

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  1. Oct 17, 2015 #1
    bandit74

    bandit74 Light Load Member

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    Carry 2 foot by 3 foot mats to place under drive tires......try to rock out in 5th gear, not granny gear.....carry 40 inch piece of chain to wrap around drive tire, thread thru spokes.....any other thoughts?
     
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  3. Oct 17, 2015 #2
    Longarm

    Longarm Road Train Member

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    I carry a bucket of rock salt and a shovel in the winter.

    Those mats will be spit right out if the tire even grabs at all.
     
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  4. Oct 17, 2015 #2
    miss elvee

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    Kitty litter.

    Also if you're parking on ice don't forget to rock your truck once an hour or so. Keeps you from freezing to the spot.
     
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  5. Oct 17, 2015 #3
    AModelCat

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    Tire chains?
     
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  6. Oct 17, 2015 #4
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    Don't get stuck?
     
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  8. Oct 17, 2015 #5
    Longarm

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    That's best case, but some of these shippers/receivers and even some truck stops don't give a rip about cleaning their lots all that well.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2015 #6
    supersnackbar

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    Kitty litter, or I usually carry a small rubbermaid tote of a salt/sand mix.
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2015 #7
    PackRatTDI

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    Wait until spring
     
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  11. Oct 17, 2015 #8
    MJ1657

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    I keep chicken grit with me. Doesn't absorb moisture like kitty litter will.

    Dump some grit in front of the drives and put carpet squares on top of the grit. It will usually suck the carpet under the tire along with some grit. It's got me out a few times.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2015 #9
    bandit74

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    Yep....carpet squares have worked for me too
     
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  13. Oct 17, 2015 #10
    okiedokie

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    Throw your Iron.
     
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