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What if it Muds?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mark_2wain, Nov 10, 2020.

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  1. Nov 10, 2020 #1
    Mark_2wain

    Mark_2wain Light Load Member

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    Please share your stories and tips/tricks for getting out of slippery situations!

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  3. Nov 10, 2020 #2
    Mark_2wain

    Mark_2wain Light Load Member

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    For your time...
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    Hopefully not too racey.
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2020 #3
    Espressolane

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    The best idea is not to get in those situations.
    If it doesn’t look good, then it’s a no go.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2020 #4
    Mark_2wain

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    Very true. I'm thinking maybe some farmer/construction truckers might have some good stuff to share.
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2020 #5
    okiedokie

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    I ain't no farmer but I did drive a logger. If you have to get dirty
    "keep your drivers on firm ground." It helps to walk the route to see how soft it is.
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2020 #6
    Mark_2wain

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    Good call! Didn't mean to forget the loggers!
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2020 #7
    Moosetek13

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    I got stuck in the mud once.
    I called for a tow truck to drag me out.

    On my dime, by the way. Cost me nearly $300, but it is better than getting a preventable accident on my record.
    No damage to the truck, so I was lucky that I didn't have to report it to the company.

    Actually, it happened twice with the same result.
     
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  10. Nov 11, 2020 #8
    spindrift

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    This is how I do it...
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2020 #9
    Cattleman84

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    Ive hauled cattle out of the mountains in the mud... Its a full chain, full throttle kind of thing. Not something I recommend, when a chain lets loose the #### get real, real fast... And #### get tore up, it can get very expensive very fast.
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2020 #10
    shatteredsquare

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    don't muds
     
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