SnoBall Preparations?

[Deleted member 12951]

I brought one in my pack and I know a few others that have them in their pack. It comes in handy when your trying to trail fix something that may be packed with snow/ice and frozen.



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Thanks, will add one of those to my list. I have some coleman brand tanks that I got from walmart for a lantern that should work with that. I have no place to mount two spares in the bed with my TMX Covert bed cage so will take the bottom spare just in-case. Or does having a spare below actually work against you so much when it comes to snow on the trails that I still would be better off not bringing it and just go with a single spare in the bed?

 

[OrangeAddict]

I had not problems carrying my second spare down there.

 

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[JRaptor11]

Hoping to get my Radio installed this weekend. Suppose to be somewhat decent weather.

 

[Kanakry]

Randomly we will post a Tip directly from GLRE, a Support driver or the Department of Natural Resources.

A expert tip from GLRE:


Vehicle Spacing: Know and maintain the amount of spacing between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. You can only effectively control the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Every vehicle needs to have ample spacing between the next vehicle. Recommended distance 300yards.

Reasons for the distance?
Reduced stopping distance
Reduced Visibility
Less risk of following the vehicle in front off of the trail or road


It is also very important that each vehicle to keep pace with the Group. Going abnormally slow also creates large issues.

The Group becomes separated
Harder for Lead and Chase Vehicles to communicate
Increased timing if an issue does arise
Other drivers become impatient while waiting at stops(lost trucks)


Remember the SnoBall is not a race by any means. There will be sections of roads/trails that are very windy and snow covered. You may not see another truck in these sections for up to 10 miles depending on your vehicle spacing.

As long as everyone is waiting at the turns/stops for the vehicle behind them no issues will arise. Waiting for the vehicle behind you is VERY important.

Remember your group is your team! If something happens for whatever reason to your vehicle you will want their help.

You will Leave as a Group and Arrive as a group.

Jason

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Lost trucks? Seriously?

 

[Rookie]

Lost trucks? Seriously?

If someone doesn't wait at a turn it is very easy for the next truck to go down the wrong path.

 

[SilentShooter]

I am glad I have the lowrance in that case..

 

[Rookie]

I am glad I have the lowrance in that case..

Last year if it happened the people with nav usually are who caught it. Couple trucks go the wrong way and then a truck with nav comes along and asks wth they're doing. lol

The biggest thing is for those who haven't done it, if you approach an intersection and you're not sure which way they went because the person in front of you didn't wait, stop and radio the group. If you assume and go the wrong way then you are more than likely bringing a train of trucks with you.

 

[Deleted member 12951]

Ok, so if I were ONLY able to buy either a better radio than my hand held OR a GPS unit, what is the preference? Or should I just be fine and not be too worried about it? Definitely don't want to get lost in the cold....unless if you just drive you will eventually make it to a road on the normal NAV unit.