It’s a blizzard! Do you sand bag?

[romclean1]

I’m curious, what’s everyone’s thoughts on some winter weight In the back and what do you use ?  Sand bags, steel plates, pvc tubes filled with rocks?  And how did you secure them so they can’t turn into missiles in the event of any unexpected turbulence!  Or do you skip it entirely ?  
 

a blizzard warning with some crazy snow totals in on tap south of Buffalo....Looking forward to 2-3 feet 

Edited February 27, 2020 by romclean1

[TheTicketTX]

Sandbags or 5 gal paint buckets filled with sand ratchet strapped along inside sides of bed.

 

 

 

[j-ten-ner]

16 minutes ago, romclean1 said:

I’m curious, what’s everyone’s thoughts on some winter weight In the back and what do you use ?  Sand bags, steel plates, pvc tubes filled with rocks?  And how did you secure them so they can’t turn into missiles in the event of any unexpected turbulence!  Or do you skip it entirely ?  
 

a blizzard warning with some crazy snow totals in on tap south of Buffalo....Looking forward to 2-3 feet 

Correct me if I'm wrong, but your truck should be equipped with an automatic 4x4.
This or 4x4 HI combined with winter tires and you're ready.
If you ever drive anywhere in 2 or 3 feet of snow, for that matter.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[Maverick0984]

Lived in the Chicago area my entire life (35 years old) and go to upper Wisconsin and Michigan all the time. Driven trucks since I was 16 all equipped with 4WD.

 

Never once, have I felt it necessary to add weight in the back end.

 

If you are 2WD only though, I can see it as useful.

[romclean1]

4 minutes ago, j-ten-ner said:

Correct me if I'm wrong, but your truck should be equipped with an automatic 4x4.
This or 4x4 HI combined with winter tires and you're ready.
If you ever drive anywhere in 2 or 3 feet of snow, for that matter.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

I live in a very rural area, smack in the middle of the lake effect snow band zone, so it’s not unusual to have very deep snow on the road.   I’ve driven  this winter when there was 10-12” on the road and the back end is pretty loose in any mode.

[j-ten-ner]

That's interesting.

When my truck is in automatic 4x4 or 4x4 HI he will under-steer in corners, opposite to over-steering if only in 2x4.

Maybe it's the configuration.

My truck is a ext cab, std bed.

 

so long

j-ten-ner

[romclean1]

9 minutes ago, Maverick0984 said:

Lived in the Chicago area my entire life (35 years old) and go to upper Wisconsin and Michigan all the time. Driven trucks since I was 16 all equipped with 4WD.

 

Never once, have I felt it necessary to add weight in the back end.

 

If you are 2WD only though, I can see it as useful.

Similar experiences, grew up in Vermont and learned to drive on the frozen lake and my friends farms, drove my various junkers to school everyday. Then moved to Buffalo 30 years ago    This is the first time I’ve felt inclined to add anything, hence the question.  My neighbor swears by his sand bags.  

[CamGTP]

Don't know if the new trucks can do the same thing as the older ones but anyway. On the 2006 Sierra I owned that was 2WD I bought two 8 foot 2X4's and cut them to length to fit inside the bed. On that year right in front and right behind the wheel well the 2X4 would slot right into two spots in the bed perfectly.

 

So I went to the grocery store and bought several bags of water softner salt that I rolled in a cheap tarp to keep the salt bags contained and off the actually bed. Used the bags up after winter was over.

[KevinO]

I do add a few bags of salt in the far back bed, past habit maybe.  But I have salt to share for sidewalks if needed..

So far this season, not a flake to speak of, maybe in March?

 

[wurgs]

The type of snow makes a difference too. I have noticed that in deep wetter snow, which I would think is what you have with the lake effect snow, does make trucks I have had a little looser feeling but not so much in drier snow.

I have never used bags except in a 2wd but it did make a big difference, you can put weight directly over the drive wheels. As cheap as a bag of sand is I say try it, if it doesn't help you're only out a few bucks.

[Dunn]

I used to use manhole cover when I lived in Colorado mountains.....lays flat and didn't slide around

 

I remember trying to beat snowplow, 3-4 inches of powder was like driving on pavement but when they scraped it down to ice was lil slippery.....but those snowplows can haul ass and I was in a 4 banger at the time

Edited February 29, 2020 by Dunn

[madconcept]

Experienced some snow in vancouver this year.

My truck handled it flawlessly.

2019 Sierra elevation 4x4 on BFG KO2’s with 3 peak mountain symbol.

These new trucks all seem to have traction and stability control as well.

I feel adding weight is a total old school thing and totally unnecessary.

Just a waste of fuel!

Kinda like the thought of only running 2 snow tires.  It’s not just about getting going but also safely stopping and turning corners.
I also chuckle when I see these “old school” thinkers putting cardboard in front of their radiators to help keep the truck warmer!  The modern thermostat etc will keep things running at the correct temps.  Not allowing the proper airflow will only make things worse. Lol

[TXGREEK]

I’m curious, what’s everyone’s thoughts on some winter weight In the back and what do you use ?  Sand bags, steel plates, pvc tubes filled with rocks?  And how did you secure them so they can’t turn into missiles in the event of any unexpected turbulence!  Or do you skip it entirely ?  
 
a blizzard warning with some crazy snow totals in on tap south of Buffalo....Looking forward to 2-3 feet 

SANDBAGS!


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[Comscan]

Never used any form of additional weight, however every truck I have had I have always used winter tires!

[dieselfan1]

16 hours ago, wurgs said:

The type of snow makes a difference too. I have noticed that in deep wetter snow, which I would think is what you have with the lake effect snow, does make trucks I have had a little looser feeling but not so much in drier snow.

I have never used bags except in a 2wd but it did make a big difference, you can put weight directly over the drive wheels. As cheap as a bag of sand is I say try it, if it doesn't help you're only out a few bucks.

Usually lake effect snow is all air. In my experience in the U.P. Michigan. I'm here to say they get assloads of snow but you just don't here about it like Buffalo or Watertown.

I see just east of Fort Drum got 4 feet in the last couple days. That's an assload.

If you have 4wd you don't need weight. You just need to know how to drive in the shit. And good tires.

Edited February 29, 2020 by dieselfan1