Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

Go to Harvey's on Friday night for the all you can eat seafood buffet.
Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose
Enjoy yourself.


Kate

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
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: >Watch out for the brakes when in 4x4!
:
: Will do, Mike. Shouldn't have to brake going that slow, unless someone
: else's lack of control and common sense becomes a concern.
:
: >I have used a class 2 hitch to pull stuck Jeeps many times and never had
a
: >problem. If you can get a shackle in where the ball attaches, that would
be
: >best, otherwise, loop it around the hitch frame.
: >BTW.. how are you liking your Jeep over your (RIP) Mustang, JD?
:
: Very much. Jeeps don't go very fast, which keeps me out of trouble. I
: now know why Jeep doesn't have a racing team. The TJL's with all the
: goodies and hardtop are a LOT of fun, and I have found out that chicks
: dig Jeeps.
:
: I figure that in snow where traction is going to suck pretty badly
: anyway, a class II hitch should be enough, but just wanted to make
: sure. Not sure if I'd use it on a dry surface with good traction
: though.
:
: If I can find one, an elongated D-shackle placed through the hitch
: receiver where the ball mount pin normally goes might be an even better
: idea, provided I can find one that will fit tightly and is rated at 3
: tons or better. Time to hit OSH or Harbor Freight for that one.
:
: Still working on a HT lift. I'd use rachet straps, but they can only
: lift it a few inches before the rachets bind up. Looking to lift it
: over 2 feet up, so an electric winch will probably be the answer.
: Spring is just around the corner!
:
: Thanks for the help guys.
:

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

> I don't know where this 4 low in snow comes from.... My preferred gear
> for trail running on snow pack is 3rd low.

I use it all the time on downhill slopes to keep my speed down without using
the brakes. My 35 MTs like full pressure on the road, don't want to float on
the slush, but my Jeepster is pretty heavy. Off-road, air down low, no point
punching thru when it's mud underneath.
Simple rules for snow. Drive as if eggs were on the pedals and you don't
want to break them. Easy and gradual changes in speed. Avoid obstacles like
flatlanders playing in the road, rather than crash trying to stop or slow
for them. If you hit one, too bad, the CHP wont mind much.
Put an extra 200Lbs in the back, used sandbags, iron, or water. Cable chains
suck. I only use them on cars where clearances won't allow real chains.
Be carefull, we have had snow down to 500 feet last weekend, but yesterday
the snow level was about 2500. It's unusually cold and deep right now.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

> I don't know where this 4 low in snow comes from.... My preferred gear
> for trail running on snow pack is 3rd low.

I use it all the time on downhill slopes to keep my speed down without using
the brakes. My 35 MTs like full pressure on the road, don't want to float on
the slush, but my Jeepster is pretty heavy. Off-road, air down low, no point
punching thru when it's mud underneath.
Simple rules for snow. Drive as if eggs were on the pedals and you don't
want to break them. Easy and gradual changes in speed. Avoid obstacles like
flatlanders playing in the road, rather than crash trying to stop or slow
for them. If you hit one, too bad, the CHP wont mind much.
Put an extra 200Lbs in the back, used sandbags, iron, or water. Cable chains
suck. I only use them on cars where clearances won't allow real chains.
Be carefull, we have had snow down to 500 feet last weekend, but yesterday
the snow level was about 2500. It's unusually cold and deep right now.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

> I don't know where this 4 low in snow comes from.... My preferred gear
> for trail running on snow pack is 3rd low.

I use it all the time on downhill slopes to keep my speed down without using
the brakes. My 35 MTs like full pressure on the road, don't want to float on
the slush, but my Jeepster is pretty heavy. Off-road, air down low, no point
punching thru when it's mud underneath.
Simple rules for snow. Drive as if eggs were on the pedals and you don't
want to break them. Easy and gradual changes in speed. Avoid obstacles like
flatlanders playing in the road, rather than crash trying to stop or slow
for them. If you hit one, too bad, the CHP wont mind much.
Put an extra 200Lbs in the back, used sandbags, iron, or water. Cable chains
suck. I only use them on cars where clearances won't allow real chains.
Be carefull, we have had snow down to 500 feet last weekend, but yesterday
the snow level was about 2500. It's unusually cold and deep right now.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

> I don't know where this 4 low in snow comes from.... My preferred gear
> for trail running on snow pack is 3rd low.

I use it all the time on downhill slopes to keep my speed down without using
the brakes. My 35 MTs like full pressure on the road, don't want to float on
the slush, but my Jeepster is pretty heavy. Off-road, air down low, no point
punching thru when it's mud underneath.
Simple rules for snow. Drive as if eggs were on the pedals and you don't
want to break them. Easy and gradual changes in speed. Avoid obstacles like
flatlanders playing in the road, rather than crash trying to stop or slow
for them. If you hit one, too bad, the CHP wont mind much.
Put an extra 200Lbs in the back, used sandbags, iron, or water. Cable chains
suck. I only use them on cars where clearances won't allow real chains.
Be carefull, we have had snow down to 500 feet last weekend, but yesterday
the snow level was about 2500. It's unusually cold and deep right now.

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?

I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)

Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
of the place.

-JD

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?

I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)

Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
of the place.

-JD

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?

I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)

Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
of the place.

-JD

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

>Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?

I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.

I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)

Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
of the place.

-JD

Re: Heading to Tahoe for 1st time - advice?
 

You'd do well to avoid like the plague the Chinese-made hi-lifts as can be
found Harbor Freight. Spend the extra few bucks on the real thing. Got mine
at Tractor Supply Co. for something lile $52.

"JD Adams" <JDAdams@Softcom.Net> wrote in message
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> >Have you checked into getting a hi-lift jack?
>
> I've been looking at those, Carl. They beat the little OEM bottle jack
> under the seat hands-down. I'm pretty sure Harbor Freight carries them.
> I also found my big-ol' 4-guage jumper cables, and I'll take those as
> well. They're way too big to fit in a toolbox, but have come in handy
> before. They're big enough to directly fire up a Semi.
>
> I might even find room left over for a suitcase and guitar. :)
>
> Oh yeah Kate, the buffet's are always a draw for me. I don't gamble,
> but the eatin's always good up there. They usually have to roll me out
> of the place.
>
> -JD
>