How do our coaches handle snow?

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How do our coaches handle snow?

February 24, 2022, 10:41:42 am

We got the rare pummeling of snow yesterday. It'll all melt by the end of the weekend but we had planned to take the coach to Sonoita tomorrow. Think I could get out? Is there enough weight over the backend to give traction? I need to make it just a little past that white truck in the picture and then it's clear dry roads all the way to Sonoita.

Here's the catch: if I get stuck I pin the neighbors in

Hmmmm to try or not to try? Wife says try. My better judgement says stay home and work on house projects.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #1 – February 24, 2022, 10:46:45 am

If I wanted to go I would go, get it rolling pretty good clip and don't stop until the white truck. Should be no problem.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #2 – February 24, 2022, 10:49:44 am

No problem going through that snow

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Reply #3 – February 24, 2022, 11:03:53 am

If one tire starts slipping I think traction control would kick in and apply some brake to the spinning wheel to let the other one get some traction.

If you try, have wife video it so we can see how it went.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #4 – February 24, 2022, 11:20:31 am

Probably no sweat but depends on what is below the snow. Hopefully, not mud/dirt. If in doubt, use a flat nose shovel to clear the snow but betting you don't have one on hand. Weight on the back of the coach gives good traction. As Dub says, don't stop until past the white truck.

Pierce

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #5 – February 24, 2022, 11:25:00 am

Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart – February 24, 2022, 11:20:31 am

depends on what is below the snow. Hopefully, not mud/dirt.

Crushed granite 70% of the way then nice gravel

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #6 – February 24, 2022, 11:38:12 am

These coaches have great traction. Go out and move your coach around at bit and
see how it handles. One thing to know the warmer the snow the slippery it is. You
have a nice flat driveway so I don't see a problem but then I have been driving in snow
and ice since I learned to drive. With snow tires on I think my coach has better traction
then my 4x4.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #7 – February 24, 2022, 11:38:49 am

Go for it!!

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #8 – February 24, 2022, 11:53:46 am

I suspect our coaches handle snow reasonably well but there are two issues to consider:
1. Our coaches have enclosed structure under the basement area that can easily collect water & chemicals and then hold it. I don't want snow or salt near that area.
2. Our coaches probably have "steer" tires on the rear axle and those aren't designed to get the best traction in deep snow.

For those reasons I do my best to avoid snow and similar conditions.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #9 – February 24, 2022, 11:54:34 am

Elliot, we drove through snow deeper than that on I-90 and while in Yellowstone NP. No issues!

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #10 – February 24, 2022, 12:03:36 pm

If ice or hard pack snow is present...if idle speed is high and coach will roll without throttle...when you brake the front brakes will lock and you will have no steering control. Putting trans in neutral and getting off brake will restore steering control and with gentle brake eventually stop. I will never reveal how I know this.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #11 – February 24, 2022, 01:21:00 pm

Thanks guys... we'll give it a go. I went and moved off all the powder so the sun can blast the rest throughout the day. If I'm online tomorrow you know we didn't make it

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #12 – February 24, 2022, 01:44:25 pm

Quote from: turbojack – February 24, 2022, 11:03:53 am

If one tire starts slipping I think traction control would kick in and apply some brake to the spinning wheel to let the other one get some traction.

If you try, have wife video it so we can see how it went.

No traction control on our older couches. Sounds like a great mod. On the list of things I still want too do

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #13 – February 24, 2022, 03:32:33 pm

Nice to install a selectable hand valve on the steering column like most big rigs have to be able to apply brakes to the selected rear R or L side. Since our diesels were all manual transmission, the hand control was used to keep from rolling back at stop signs/signals on hills.

Pierce

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #14 – February 24, 2022, 07:14:55 pm

Elliott, our coaches handle the same as an automobile in the snow, if your automobile weighed in at 32,000 pounds. So everything happens in slow motion. Especially when you're chanting Oh S@$t! Oh S@$t! Oh S@$t!

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #15 – February 24, 2022, 07:48:14 pm

Keep a full water tank. The pushers will go straight on snow and heavy rain . Steer gently , jab the brakes to keep the fronts from locking up.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #16 – February 24, 2022, 07:53:37 pm

Driving over fresh snow on level ground is the easiest as once it's been driven over and crushed, it turns into slippery ice. So, you should be home free.

Pierce

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #17 – February 26, 2022, 09:54:36 am

No issues and smooth sailing the whole way

I drove I17 for a couple hours yesterday and forgot how much I enjoy sonic booming much newer coaches on mountain grades.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #18 – February 26, 2022, 10:47:05 am

Sonic booming???

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Reply #19 – February 26, 2022, 10:51:35 am

Quote from: EddieNel – February 26, 2022, 10:47:05 am

Sonic booming???

It's the sound I make as I blow past them

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Reply #20 – February 26, 2022, 11:34:12 am

Quote from: Elliott – February 26, 2022, 10:51:35 am

It's the sound I make as I blow past them

That's what I'm talkin about Willis!

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Reply #21 – February 26, 2022, 01:21:27 pm

Quote from: Elliott – February 26, 2022, 10:51:35 am

It's the sound I make as I blow past them

Does the DW give you strange looks when you do this??

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #22 – February 26, 2022, 01:50:46 pm

Quote from: dsd – February 24, 2022, 01:44:25 pm

No traction control on our older couches. Sounds like a great mod. On the list of things I still want too do

They did have traction control as early as 1995. Trouble with ours was, no replaceable parts.

Re: How do our coaches handle snow?

Reply #23 – February 26, 2022, 06:43:08 pm

I believe you are mixing up ABS with traction control. ABS controls stopping and no parts are available. Traction control controls acceleration and is on new coaches.

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Reply #24 – February 26, 2022, 10:27:58 pm

Quote from: Bob & Sue – February 26, 2022, 01:50:46 pm

They did have traction control as early as 1995. Trouble with ours was, no replaceable parts.

2003 and newer I believe had traction control. It uses the ABS to actuate brakes on indicated slipping wheel, requires more HP to work but I'd take it.next would be a locker and although they work are not recommended for slick roads. Both rear wheels brake loose at same time.

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