davidc128
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Sounds like ur wanting a Texas winter... starts Dec. 2nd... ends Dec. 4th haha
Texans first winter above the mason dixon
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BobNH
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That brine shit sucks. As does salt. Yeah, they help the roads clear after the storms, however during all they do is turn the falling snow into slush, which is the worst for driving in.
That said, we do actually plow roads in the winter. Snow driving isn't all that bad. Pay attention, and think ahead. Not just you, think ahead for the cars around you. And if you are in Mass, you are in luck. Everything you need to know about driving you can learn from them. Watch them, study them, and do the opposite, and you'll be great.
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That said, we do actually plow roads in the winter. Snow driving isn't all that bad. Pay attention, and think ahead. Not just you, think ahead for the cars around you. And if you are in Mass, you are in luck. Everything you need to know about driving you can learn from them. Watch them, study them, and do the opposite, and you'll be great.
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MrEmmDubya
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Dress warm and keep some extra cloths in the vehicle. Best advice, slow down, your 4x4 will get you going in the ickey stuff but it will not slow/stop you better than any other vehicle. Find a parking lot and play a little bit, that will let you know how your Jeep feels in the snow. O, and, pop it Into 4 wheel drive when it's at all slippery, rear wheel in the slippery stuff is not good.
19YJ94
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Also if you choose to wash your jeep before a cold night, wipe down and dry your door seals and areas. So the doors don't freeze shut and ruin seals.
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Labricon
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Quite possibly the most useful tip yet!!!! Nothing like forgetting and trying to ease the doors open without ripping the seals to crap when late for work [emoji12]
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davidc128
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Yea I've heard it's bad I just touched up all the scratches I could find to help prevent rust so hopefully I won't own a rust bucket by this time next year lol
I've got a back pack I'm filling with a flash light, first aid, 3day supply of water/food, jacket, socks, gloves, and a beany... also have a collapsible shovel, fleece blanket, and a tarp thanks to all the awesome tips y'all have given
Honestly it'll probably be way to cold for this guy to even consider washing my jeep lol
jeeeep
Hooked
this is one reason I like remote start.
I turn the heater and fan on high when I park it for the night so I can remote start if needed and let it warm up :thumb:
davidc128
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Man that would be awesome but damn u manual transmissions! Haha
Cracker1868
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I bring a tarp and a blanket. In addition, those little foil-like survival blankets take up almost no room and saved me in military survival training. Don’t forget the value of the floor mats. They can help get going again sometimes.
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Strodinator
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I'll pm you a list of what I carry. I put it all into a little tool bag and it fits quite a bit
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Boondocker Farms
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All sound advice!!........not sure if this has been mentioned but a couple of good size candles and matches will keep the chill off if you have to spend the nite. We spent 8 hours in the rockies with the highway shut down due to a police man hunt and the candles kept us warmish......we were low on fuel and the next gas station was far enough away to make us nervous about idling that long.
CdnJeepDan
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Don't put water in there or at least make sure the bottles aren't completely full. If they freeze and pop, you'll have a hell of a time chipping all the other stuff out of the back pack.