A friend of mine plows private ranch roads in a mountainous area that gets regular large snowstorms like this. Years ago they gave up on pickup trucks with plows destroying themselves in just a season or two. They use a couple of old road grader all-wheel-drives with blades and front-mounted butterfly plows and a used 4WD front loader with a blade attachment that clamps to the bucket. Those machines were over a decade old when they bought them used and they've been using them for close to 20 years now and they're still going strong. My long time mechanic told me that one season of plowing with a pickup is equivalent to 10 years of normal wear on a pickup driveline, suspension, and engine.
Thanks for reaching out...I agree on your assessment! We have an older road grader in the works as we also realize that we are pushing our truck too much...being a non-profit, this is all we had to use but I agree that older commercial machines are the way to go.
Here in FInland we use farmtractors with adjustable blade and blower, 6x6 Volvo etc. dumptrucks with front and belly blades and graders. We don't play at all with pickups (there is like few thousand registered in whole country). Small caliber equipment is basically nonexistent. Even private roads like in this, majority have some old tractor with a snowblower. I'm not saying it is wrong to use a heavy duty pickup especially like this on a private road, but we just don't get it, my home road is 5km private and our own maintenance and we simply do it with a 80's 4x4 Farmtractor (Fiat agri). Now in christmas 21, in less than two days we got 60cm of snow and it takes like 20 minutes to plow one lane, it is technically 2 lanes but just 4,5m wide and the blower is 2.5m wide. Those are lot cheaper than any car, and lasts forever, i got mine, used, 10 years ago for about 4000euro, ie. 6000 canadian dollars. First 4x4 tractor we had was a Soviet made Belarus from the 60's with 2m wide blower. That did the job for 40 years, and it was dirt cheap in the early 80's :) We don't even have any else use for them, they were just for keeping the road good. Fuel consumption is also a fraction. Only better side in Pickups is comfort. These tractors are quite horrible that are made 40+ years ago.
I plowed the roads many years in Maine and I find you can not have any heat in the cab when the temperature is real low. Dress warm and keep the windshield cold. If you do the snow flies over the windshield and does not stick. Wet windshield builds ice.
Pull your sun visors down close to the windshield. It captures enough warm air to keep your windshield clear. I used to freeze up bad on the open prairies until I started to flip my visors. Your going slow enough it should help to warm the glass.
Nothing beats up a truck more than Snowplowing . Any truck . Towing is a breeze . Pushing a heavy steal weight against the ground does damage eventually. Especially commercial plowing parkin lots etc. Forward reverse over and over .
Yes pull sun visor down to hold heat on windshield. I cut convoy belts an put them on top of the plow to stop the spray just bolt to top edge an an let hang over
I just watched your promo video on your website. I love it. The world needs more Dave's like you! One trick I learned to stop my windshield from freezing up and also causing ice on the wipers when snow is falling is to not use defrost. Keep the hot air off your windshield. Heat the truck with the dash or floor vents. When the windshield is cold the flying snow does not melt on it. Your ministry is awesome. Keep up the great work Dave!
Good video, I used to drive a grader in Canada to open roads & also cut down the high banks , bull blade on front (width of machine) 14ft moldboard , 14ft wing ,set the bull blade about 4” of road , mold about 2” for first pass & if high banking , carry wing about 12-18”, depending on high of bank , about 10mph full throttle . As someone mentioned a grader or front end loader is best . If you watch many snow plow vids , Sweden , Norway , etc , you will see that they use front end loaders & tractors with various attachments, & they put the hammer down & roll the snow back & when they use plows that can change direction always roll the snow down the mountain
Great insight, we do have a grader in the works...no wing but it does have the moldboard and a V-plow attached that is 11'wide and 8'high. This will dramatically help our snow removal process. Thanks for reaching out!
@@MentoringTimothy local inventor/hydraulic shop owner made a machine the township used , giant ~8' across snow blower on a truck if i recall. our township used it, total beast. my wife wrote a book , his life story, good read and this was a highlight in my mind
Joel The past 2 days I saw our Tractors being Spotted around for winter , Big V Plow and a Cover wrapping the Driver . Short axle Shafts and Tall Tractors , It has worked great for Decades .
moved from ohio to atlanta 14 years ago. Used to plow with my brother and Dad sometimes all night taking turns in an old Ford. Aah I miss those times and I miss Dad.
my mother told the story of a local guy in Kennebunk Maine using his own Diamond T truck to plow snow for the town in area west of town where the snow was so deep he lost track of where the road was and just plowed a new " road" out through the pucker brush. Hey, it was level ground.
Get a Unimog with a double auger 8 foot blower. I have a single auger 8 foot blower on my tractor that works really well as well. The Unimog you could drive to other jobs if you were clearing several roads.
@@TheDirtyBirchTrails It’s not always about finishing fast, some guys are all about finishing fast…🤦♂️. A blower doesn’t leave berms and ridges on the side of the road or driveway, if you have a long snowy winters those berms only encourage drifting. A blower gets the snow away from the road or driveway…it may be a bit slower but it’s definitely worth the the time.
I've got over 20 years of snow plowing experience heavy duty municipality be it state or County plowing on paved roadways as well as mountain roads and it's best not to windrow your snow on the uphill side any more than absolutely necessary because once it's there you can't move it always pull away from the bank and throw to the downhill side is generally your best option it's not always possible but that is something that is a highly advisable but eight and a half miles that's a good push with a pickup plow you can still do a heck of a lot
And having the blades leading edge angled on the downhill side could be a accident waiting to happen if the corner bit catches something it could pull the front end hard to the right and it’s over the edge you go, not much time to react at 30 mph or faster.
@@bluethunder1951 Ya, I didn't like that plow angle at all. I've had my extended cab long box with ice breaker chains on thrown right off the road before because of that.
@@69jbr69 for sure, my driveway is a mile long with a 10% grade down a steep river valley with a 3-1 steep slope on the road side, so I always blade from the high bank side to the river side, it’s to easy to catch a frozen edge and get pulled over the edge.
@@bluethunder1951 Can you explain what you mean about the plow angle? I didn't understand from what you said but I'm curious if ever I have to do it I don't want it to happen to me.
The snow plow packages should have electric heaters, like rear window defrosters, under the area of the windshield where the wipers rest. A friends Mercedes has an electrically heated windshield that would be a great option.
My dad used to put metal tracks over our skid-steer tires. It looks and sounds like an military tank. The tracks chewed through tires but we never got stuck.
Just a thought I do when plowing long roads. I would dump to the down hill side of the road. Make it for that you don't load the uphill side. More snow storage on the downhill side. Also if the plow catches, it pushes you into the hill over off the edge.
Just had you pop up in my suggested feed and I'm glad you did especially with the Light shining through your words! Love finding fellow Believers on RUclips! And your strategy about a plow and then a skidsteer with a blower is exactly what ill be doing!! Gonna binge watch your channel now!
I used to plow for a major newspaper in cleveland ohio as a on site contractor. No excuses for the parking lots and the garage roof parking to be covered in snow. Challenging and fun times. Kept a spray bottle of washer fluid in the cab just in case it would be freezing rain.
You need heated wiper blade. When i drove a semi they were a life saver. Turn defroster on high heat med fan and roll window down alittle so you don't get too hot.
I always change my wiper blades right around the first snow fall and keep the old ones in the truck for spares. If you tear one it can make a big vis problem. Even if you run the good one on the Driver's side you will score the windshield. It's cheap insurance.
I've been saying it since 1995 why can't they install heated windshield wipers on these trucks. The alternator certainly provides enough power and we have the materials now to do this easily. Car manufacturers can sell it as an option and I am certain guys would use this as we all have that problem when we plow, especially when plowing over 14 miles per hour. Snow starts to spray up in cold conditions and it immediately freezes. It's hard keeping the defroster on high because the vehicle gets hot inside and most of us dress extra warm because we still need to get out of the vehicle for different reasons. HELP US! Plowing can be alot of fun but it sucks when youre equipment isn't strong enough for the type of job.
@@leardi58 I just bought a new 2021 GMC Sierra 2500hd for this snow plow season and they didn't offer the option. Im looking for after market now. I know they sell them, I'm just not sure how well they'll work. We'll see.
I plowed snow for a living and never had my windshield or blades ice up. The trick is to run full heat through the defrosters which heat up the glass thereby heating the rubber blades as they go over the warm windshield. Also, ice will hot form on a warm windshield.
Exactly !! And I lived in Norway for a long time... so... we know what to do. And he had his window down 2 inches the whole time letting more cold air in !! He has no idea !!
Wish I had a neighbor like you , good man ! My neighbor tried to charge me $300 to plow my 500 ft driveway with his atv plow. I'd never think of even charging my neighbor if I had a plow.
Looking at what you are doing there, and considering how far you are going, I would want to have a serious pair of snowshoes in that truck. A pair that would keep you up on top of that fluff. Take care. Thanks for the video.
I live in Eastern Canada, with lots of wet heavy snow, yours is not as heavy to push, but with snow that deep most contractors use front end loaders or heavy back hoes with 10ft snow blades to push or pile for a job that big. Pick ups your size are usually used for parking lots, and even then the maintaince for front end parts alone, usually sets you back thousands of dollars per season. In fact I am putting ball joints and u joints in a 2500 like your's now for this winter. private drive way! Must be hard on the truck when those chains load up. Cheer's H
I live up in northern Canada and plow up here . When I saw you chain up that truck I thought " chains really? " . Then near the end of the video when you were in the deep stuff I though " Ok I get it now ." Wow that some deep snow .
Not a big deal defrost wind shield helps ! The rest was amazing! Best job for helping family ! Satisfying! In San Diego 70 degrees dreamy but wish I was there one week a mother ! Your pro end of story:)
I know this comment will probably get lost but an older gentleman tough me to keep the cab cool so the snow doesn't stick to the windows. just wear warmer clothes and your visibility and wipers won't be compromised. just my 2 cents
yeah we have 2 diesel ones 3500 and 5500 the best better then a piece a junk fords i see fords broken down with a plow on it and rear end of it down to the ground with the spreader on it wich we allways laugh when we see it and where glad we use dodge wich has the gutts,glory,ram lol
Nice setup! I hate to say this but you had your v plow angled the wrong way as you were heading in. Should have had it angled toward the right toward the snow berm. If you were to catch the side berm by accident the way you had it angled and the speed you were moving at would have sucked you in to the snow bank toward the embankment. Just some friendly advice. Cool video
I have only been snow plowing for about up to 15 years. I have the Boss snow plows. They are about 20 years old, I have one v plow and one straight blade, I have had older straight blade Western plows which are quite light compared to the Boss plow, the Boss plow is heavy enough it stays down on the road without jumping up. Watching your video going up to the top, if it were me I would have the v plow in A V pushing a little bit uphill to the left and a little bit to the right which would be down hill. Then when you are going down from the top of the mountain push the rest of it straight down to the left which would be down the mountain which would keep the driveway open all winter and you could keep pushing it down that way to the left going down the mountain. In the video it looks like you're going up the mountain and pushing it all to the left to the high point of the road. Shove all of it that you can down the hill .
Thanks, not easy at times but young men need older men to speak into their lives. The snow has been coming heavy this November, it will likely be a huge year of snow for us!
It’s so nice that you give thanks to our Lord ! May he be with you in your daily travels. May he bless you and those with you , with great health and safety!!
I've always thought that the "snow plow prep package" should include a heated windshield, wipers, washer and a defrost switch that doesn't shut off. Or they should have a upgraded "commercial/extreme" prep package that does.
People that haven’t experienced true cold don’t understand how windshields can build ice. They think you should be able to turn the heat on full blast and put it on defrost. It doesn’t work like that when it’s really cold outside. You’re actually better off leaving the heat nearly off and dressing warm. Prevents the melting snow from instantly melting and forming ice. When the windshield is hit enough to instantly melt the falling/blowing snow... it will build layer upon layer of ice and you can end up with a big problem in a short time. It’s tricky to learn how to balance the melt/refreeze issues but once you’ve gotten a few northern winters under your belt... you’ll get it. Lol
@@slammed.yotas1974 from my 40÷ years of experience, it's very much situational and conditions dependent. If it's super cold with a dry, blowing snow, keeping the windshield cold is best, but if it's hovering around the freezing mark anyway, the heated elements of that system are effective. But if 8 don't have them and can't get them, you can't pick what works best for the conditions.
@@TsunauticusIV 40+ years in Maine plowing snow. Trust me, I know the difference between -10 wind- blown and 33 degree cement dump snow falls. Having the options and knowing when to use them is key. There is a vast difference between plowing roads at 15-20mph and plowing driveways/ lots around and under trees and obstructions that also wildly change the dynamics. If you don't have the equipment, you don't have the options. But you're right, having the options also allows you to make the wrong choices... that's where experience comes into play.
I have an 04 ram 2500 & the defrosters are too far back. The wipers freeze a lot, Might get heated ones some day. Just one more thing i do is put a sealable drum of sand in the back for ballast & if you get in a jam you have sand on hand.
old school...and it works...remember those fancy hood bug deflectors? ....well they deflect snow as well...along with those other suggestions, heat down ect...it still will get snow, but hey thats winter huh
Amazing Winter Landscape ! I'd hear "Vinterland - Welcome to my last Chapter" all day whileas plowing snow, or "Paysage d'Hiver - Im Wald", and shooting these cool Winterlandscapes with my camera, making a few stops for that. \m/
All fun and games when you can do the labor yourself but then you get old, then the extreme cost begins when you have to start outsourcing labor to keep up with your lifestyle...That's what I do for a living is property maintenance in the high country of Montana and we have a surplus of old folks who used to be able to do it all and now they are just trying to hold on to what they got. It is hard to charge the going rate because I know they are struggling so I try and do the best I can but it is expensive to run a business these days specially when one mechanical failure sets you back thousands and plowing is hard on the equipment!
very nice video. Shoot, at that point for inroad length. Might as well have a sled set for deep snow with a wide skis and deep paddles to take into town. I know it would stinks to have to bundle up for every trip... and other issues that could arrise.
A friend of mine plows private ranch roads in a mountainous area that gets regular large snowstorms like this. Years ago they gave up on pickup trucks with plows destroying themselves in just a season or two. They use a couple of old road grader all-wheel-drives with blades and front-mounted butterfly plows and a used 4WD front loader with a blade attachment that clamps to the bucket. Those machines were over a decade old when they bought them used and they've been using them for close to 20 years now and they're still going strong. My long time mechanic told me that one season of plowing with a pickup is equivalent to 10 years of normal wear on a pickup driveline, suspension, and engine.
Thanks for reaching out...I agree on your assessment! We have an older road grader in the works as we also realize that we are pushing our truck too much...being a non-profit, this is all we had to use but I agree that older commercial machines are the way to go.
Absolutely !!!
Here in FInland we use farmtractors with adjustable blade and blower, 6x6 Volvo etc. dumptrucks with front and belly blades and graders. We don't play at all with pickups (there is like few thousand registered in whole country). Small caliber equipment is basically nonexistent. Even private roads like in this, majority have some old tractor with a snowblower. I'm not saying it is wrong to use a heavy duty pickup especially like this on a private road, but we just don't get it, my home road is 5km private and our own maintenance and we simply do it with a 80's 4x4 Farmtractor (Fiat agri). Now in christmas 21, in less than two days we got 60cm of snow and it takes like 20 minutes to plow one lane, it is technically 2 lanes but just 4,5m wide and the blower is 2.5m wide. Those are lot cheaper than any car, and lasts forever, i got mine, used, 10 years ago for about 4000euro, ie. 6000 canadian dollars. First 4x4 tractor we had was a Soviet made Belarus from the 60's with 2m wide blower. That did the job for 40 years, and it was dirt cheap in the early 80's :) We don't even have any else use for them, they were just for keeping the road good. Fuel consumption is also a fraction. Only better side in Pickups is comfort. These tractors are quite horrible that are made 40+ years ago.
@@SergeyPRKL Your Wise . Smart !!!
nothing beats a road grader.
I plowed the roads many years in Maine and I find you can not have any heat in the cab when the temperature is real low. Dress warm and keep the windshield cold. If you do the snow flies over the windshield and does not stick. Wet windshield builds ice.
Interesting.... I suppose if you dont thaw the snow it cant re-freeze on the windshield so that makes sense.
Same here man! Usually cracking the window even when it’s negative out just to stop from sweating 😅
Heated wiper blades
@@1STGeneral If you got them use them, if you don’t then run a cold windshield when you have cold temperatures and dry snow.
EXACTLY. Someone knows what’s it’s like. Lol
Pull your sun visors down close to the windshield. It captures enough warm air to keep your windshield clear. I used to freeze up bad on the open prairies until I started to flip my visors. Your going slow enough it should help to warm the glass.
Genius
Good info!
Try to keep heat off your windshield then no snow melts on it
I do the same! He’s correct!
Cold on those prairies i hear....Went to Minnesota and the cold is a whole different thing compared to Maryland
I like how you give glory to God and that it is reflected in your language. Be blessed!!!
Thank you!
Nothing beats up a truck more than Snowplowing . Any truck . Towing is a breeze . Pushing a heavy steal weight against the ground does damage eventually. Especially commercial plowing parkin lots etc. Forward reverse over and over .
I agree!
As an ex-pat Canadian living in the Philippines you brought back some chilling moments. Thank you and stay warm and safe!
Glad you enjoyed it and enjoy some mangos for me!
For that kind of snow the 18” deflector keeps most of the snow off the windshield. Worth every penny.
Thanks for the insight, mine are 12" I think
Yes pull sun visor down to hold heat on windshield. I cut convoy belts an put them on top of the plow to stop the spray just bolt to top edge an an let hang over
So cool 😎
Ya'll should add a backwards-facing camera to see those nice lines run through the snow. Keep up the good work!
Good idea, thanks for sharing!
I just watched your promo video on your website. I love it. The world needs more Dave's like you!
One trick I learned to stop my windshield from freezing up and also causing ice on the wipers when snow is falling is to not use defrost. Keep the hot air off your windshield. Heat the truck with the dash or floor vents. When the windshield is cold the flying snow does not melt on it.
Your ministry is awesome. Keep up the great work Dave!
Thanks for your insight and encouragement! This ministry is why we are here!
Winter wipers also come in handy
By far the best plowing video I've seen. That rig impressed the hell out of me.
Thanks!
Thank the lord!
Good video, I used to drive a grader in Canada to open roads & also cut down the high banks , bull blade on front (width of machine) 14ft moldboard , 14ft wing ,set the bull blade about 4” of road , mold about 2” for first pass & if high banking , carry wing about 12-18”, depending on high of bank , about 10mph full throttle . As someone mentioned a grader or front end loader is best .
If you watch many snow plow vids , Sweden , Norway , etc , you will see that they use front end loaders & tractors with various attachments, & they put the hammer down & roll the snow back & when they use plows that can change direction always roll the snow down the mountain
Great insight, we do have a grader in the works...no wing but it does have the moldboard and a V-plow attached that is 11'wide and 8'high. This will dramatically help our snow removal process. Thanks for reaching out!
@@MentoringTimothy local inventor/hydraulic shop owner made a machine the township used , giant ~8' across snow blower on a truck if i recall. our township used it, total beast. my wife wrote a book , his life story, good read and this was a highlight in my mind
dude u are such a nice neighbor. plowing people out and leaving some anti freeze for the neighbor.
Now that's some deep snow! Good on ya for helping your neighbor out! ❄️ ☃️
Tractor with cab and front mount snow blower and you are good!!
Joel The past 2 days I saw our Tractors being Spotted around for winter , Big V Plow and a Cover wrapping the Driver . Short axle Shafts and Tall Tractors , It has worked great for Decades .
I ended getting winter blades after constantly having to clear the ice buildup.Well done!!
That is one badass Ram!
moved from ohio to atlanta 14 years ago. Used to plow with my brother and Dad sometimes all night taking turns in an old Ford. Aah I miss those times and I miss Dad.
Sorry for your loss, glad the video brought back some good memories
my mother told the story of a local guy in Kennebunk Maine using his own Diamond T truck to plow snow for the town in area west of town where the snow was so deep he lost track of where the road was and just plowed a new " road" out through the pucker brush. Hey, it was level ground.
Yessah
If you knew the man on the camera. What a stud.
Always be safe
That is one awesome rig, works extremely well!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks! Having the extra power with a diesel when needed has helped us move snow in tough locations!
Chain all 4...that's serious !!!
Nice !
Get a Unimog with a double auger 8 foot blower. I have a single auger 8 foot blower on my tractor that works really well as well. The Unimog you could drive to other jobs if you were clearing several roads.
Wrong, plowing is the fastest. I plow 10foot v blade and long driveways. Tried everything. Plowing is byfar the quickest for these types of roads.
@@TheDirtyBirchTrails It’s not always about finishing fast, some guys are all about finishing fast…🤦♂️.
A blower doesn’t leave berms and ridges on the side of the road or driveway, if you have a long snowy winters those berms only encourage drifting. A blower gets the snow away from the road or driveway…it may be a bit slower but it’s definitely worth the the time.
I've got over 20 years of snow plowing experience heavy duty municipality be it state or County plowing on paved roadways as well as mountain roads and it's best not to windrow your snow on the uphill side any more than absolutely necessary because once it's there you can't move it always pull away from the bank and throw to the downhill side is generally your best option it's not always possible but that is something that is a highly advisable but eight and a half miles that's a good push with a pickup plow you can still do a heck of a lot
And having the blades leading edge angled on the downhill side could be a accident waiting to happen if the corner bit catches something it could pull the front end hard to the right and it’s over the edge you go, not much time to react at 30 mph or faster.
@@bluethunder1951 Ya, I didn't like that plow angle at all. I've had my extended cab long box with ice breaker chains on thrown right off the road before because of that.
@@69jbr69 for sure, my driveway is a mile long with a 10% grade down a steep river valley with a 3-1 steep slope on the road side, so I always blade from the high bank side to the river side, it’s to easy to catch a frozen edge and get pulled over the edge.
Could not agree more.
@@bluethunder1951 Can you explain what you mean about the plow angle? I didn't understand from what you said but I'm curious if ever I have to do it I don't want it to happen to me.
The snow plow packages should have electric heaters, like rear window defrosters, under the area of the windshield where the wipers rest. A friends Mercedes has an electrically heated windshield that would be a great option.
Beautiful country
Thanks, we love it here!
My dad used to put metal tracks over our skid-steer tires. It looks and sounds like an military tank. The tracks chewed through tires but we never got stuck.
Reminds me of North Idaho..
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I live in southern California. California has tons of problems but it still has the best weather on earth.
I'd take snow ass deep 12 months a year, over anything in California!
You may try a cold weather bib for the grill, it should help your defrost on the windshield.
Nice truck and plowing job!!
You need to get heated wiper blades, yup they make them and they work great!
Thanks for the insight!
chains on all four. there is a guy that knows what he is doing
That is real ministry! God bless and keep you safe up there. There is little room for error. Godspeed!
Thanks for your comments!
Great video thanks
Beautiful snowy country!
Just a thought I do when plowing long roads. I would dump to the down hill side of the road. Make it for that you don't load the uphill side. More snow storage on the downhill side. Also if the plow catches, it pushes you into the hill over off the edge.
That is the way we do it most times...the road was closing in and I was looking for all the additional room I could make by dumping on both sides.
Rough access man, sturdy bastard that could keep this up year after year...
You should get winter wipers and Rain-X for your windshield.
that truck is a beast
Just had you pop up in my suggested feed and I'm glad you did especially with the Light shining through your words! Love finding fellow Believers on RUclips! And your strategy about a plow and then a skidsteer with a blower is exactly what ill be doing!! Gonna binge watch your channel now!
Thanks for your kind words...it is all about HIM and not us...privileged to live where He has us.
@@MentoringTimothy Amen brother! HE determines our steps for sure!
All things have been done in the wisdom of Him who knows all things
как раз тот случай..когда "Додж"отрабатывает свою цену!
ANCO makes great winter blades that never get snow caught up. I even use them in Arizona. 😂
Thanks for the insight!
I used to plow for a major newspaper in cleveland ohio as a on site contractor. No excuses for the parking lots and the garage roof parking to be covered in snow. Challenging and fun times. Kept a spray bottle of washer fluid in the cab just in case it would be freezing rain.
Extreme plowing. You have your work cut out for you that's for sure. Great video.
Thanks 👍
Beautiful...
Thanks for watching
snow fighters!!!👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍✌
everblades heated wipers work great
You need heated wiper blade. When i drove a semi they were a life saver. Turn defroster on high heat med fan and roll window down alittle so you don't get too hot.
This is best plow truck commercial ever. Better than that fake shit we see on tv now!
I always change my wiper blades right around the first snow fall and keep the old ones in the truck for spares. If you tear one it can make a big vis problem. Even if you run the good one on the Driver's side you will score the windshield. It's cheap insurance.
куртка зачетная!!!
I wish you hadn't sped through that chain install. I'd bet a lot of people in a different climate would like to see how we do it.
I've been saying it since 1995 why can't they install heated windshield wipers on these trucks. The alternator certainly provides enough power and we have the materials now to do this easily. Car manufacturers can sell it as an option and I am certain guys would use this as we all have that problem when we plow, especially when plowing over 14 miles per hour. Snow starts to spray up in cold conditions and it immediately freezes. It's hard keeping the defroster on high because the vehicle gets hot inside and most of us dress extra warm because we still need to get out of the vehicle for different reasons. HELP US! Plowing can be alot of fun but it sucks when youre equipment isn't strong enough for the type of job.
Good thoughts. In tough conditions you learn what a truck can and can't do and where their weaknesses are.
Good idea on the heated wipers. I noticed this year AutoZone actually sells those for newer vehicles like this, too.
Ford has what you're talking about in the new super duty but something after market would be cool
@@leardi58 I just bought a new 2021 GMC Sierra 2500hd for this snow plow season and they didn't offer the option. Im looking for after market now. I know they sell them, I'm just not sure how well they'll work. We'll see.
Hey, from NH and you have summer wiper blades. If you get winter blades there on where ice can build up man. You need em plowing for sure
Good job 8.5 miles with a truck Dodge should use you for a sales commercial .
I plowed snow for a living and never had my windshield or blades ice up. The trick is to run full heat through the defrosters which heat up the glass thereby heating the rubber blades as they go over the warm windshield. Also, ice will hot form on a warm windshield.
Exactly !! And I lived in Norway for a long time... so... we know what to do. And he had his window down 2 inches the whole time letting more cold air in !! He has no idea !!
Wish I had a neighbor like you , good man ! My neighbor tried to charge me $300 to plow my 500 ft driveway with his atv plow. I'd never think of even charging my neighbor if I had a plow.
Thanks and sad to hear of a neighbor not being neighborly
Looking at what you are doing there, and considering how far you are going, I would want to have a serious pair of snowshoes in that truck. A pair that would keep you up on top of that fluff. Take care. Thanks for the video.
You are correct...snowshoes are with me when the snow is deep. Thanks for the comment!
Plowing so hard on trucks, thanks for the video
Yes it is...larger, commercial equipment is much better with our road conditions and the amount of snow.
I live in Eastern Canada, with lots of wet heavy snow, yours is not as heavy to push, but with snow that deep most contractors use front end loaders or heavy back hoes with 10ft snow blades to push or pile for a job that big. Pick ups your size are usually used for parking lots, and even then the maintaince for front end parts alone, usually sets you back thousands of dollars per season. In fact I am putting ball joints and u joints in a 2500 like your's now for this winter. private drive way! Must be hard on the truck when those chains load up. Cheer's H
Your part of the country is seeing more precipitaiton due to a warming climate and the AMOC sending up warmer water from the Equator.
I live up in northern Canada and plow up here . When I saw you chain up that truck I thought " chains really? " . Then near the end of the video when you were in the deep stuff I though " Ok I get it now ." Wow that some deep snow .
if you don't turn on the heat, the snow won't melt on your windshield and it'll all blow off.
Not a big deal defrost wind shield helps ! The rest was amazing! Best job for helping family ! Satisfying! In San Diego 70 degrees dreamy but wish I was there one week a mother ! Your pro end of story:)
Great job! Have fun.
I know this comment will probably get lost but an older gentleman tough me to keep the cab cool so the snow doesn't stick to the windows. just wear warmer clothes and your visibility and wipers won't be compromised. just my 2 cents
Great insight and one that has been recommended a few times...makes sense to me and I will try it this year!
Great video!! Check out the heated wiper blades… they work wonders! By far my favorite update to my plow truck for conditions like this. 👍
Thanks! Will do!
No dislikes?
I guess the Southern folks haven't found this yet.
Great job anyway!
Thanks...snow is beautiful at times...but the cold is not often fun!
@@MentoringTimothy
Tell me about it!
Today the water in our barn froze, again.
I need to have that fixed, once and for all.
That rams a beast !
yeah we have 2 diesel ones 3500 and 5500 the best better then a piece a junk fords i see fords broken down with a plow on it and rear end of it down to the ground with the spreader on it wich we allways laugh when we see it and where glad we use dodge wich has the gutts,glory,ram lol
@@michaelmactavish1728 I was always a Ford guy, then i bought a 2019 Ram 1500 with the hemi Love the truck !!
You’re a good man and it looks like an adventure.
Thanks!
Taka zima jest piękna
Love it! That Ram slammed right through it!
Thanks!
put heat on feet, crack front windows and keep the windshield cold.
I drive a 99 ram 3500 with a 9-1/2' hiniker v-plow on our 3 mile road in north Idaho. Does a great job.
Hell yeah man .. that dodge is op
Nice setup! I hate to say this but you had your v plow angled the wrong way as you were heading in. Should have had it angled toward the right toward the snow berm. If you were to catch the side berm by accident the way you had it angled and the speed you were moving at would have sucked you in to the snow bank toward the embankment. Just some friendly advice. Cool video
Thanks for your advice!
People forget to clear those vents near the hood. Plus Rainx fluid helps. Good job!!
Thanks, there is always an opportunity to learn new things!
AWESOME . THANK YOU 👑 JESUS 👑 ✊😀😀😀❄⛄🌨⛪🙏🇺🇸🗺
I have only been snow plowing for about up to 15 years. I have the Boss snow plows. They are about 20 years old, I have one v plow and one straight blade, I have had older straight blade Western plows which are quite light compared to the Boss plow, the Boss plow is heavy enough it stays down on the road without jumping up. Watching your video going up to the top, if it were me I would have the v plow in A V pushing a little bit uphill to the left and a little bit to the right which would be down hill. Then when you are going down from the top of the mountain push the rest of it straight down to the left which would be down the mountain which would keep the driveway open all winter and you could keep pushing it down that way to the left going down the mountain. In the video it looks like you're going up the mountain and pushing it all to the left to the high point of the road. Shove all of it that you can down the hill .
Thanks for your insight!
Very impressive!
Neat plow. Sounds like you have a pretty awesome ministry.
Thanks, not easy at times but young men need older men to speak into their lives. The snow has been coming heavy this November, it will likely be a huge year of snow for us!
It’s so nice that you give thanks to our Lord ! May he be with you in your daily travels. May he bless you and those with you , with great health and safety!!
Appreciate that...He is worthy!
Amen brother 🙏🏻
I've always thought that the "snow plow prep package" should include a heated windshield, wipers, washer and a defrost switch that doesn't shut off. Or they should have a upgraded "commercial/extreme" prep package that does.
You don't wanna heated windshield, it will turn into water and make ice and then you will be constantly scraping ice
People that haven’t experienced true cold don’t understand how windshields can build ice. They think you should be able to turn the heat on full blast and put it on defrost. It doesn’t work like that when it’s really cold outside. You’re actually better off leaving the heat nearly off and dressing warm. Prevents the melting snow from instantly melting and forming ice. When the windshield is hit enough to instantly melt the falling/blowing snow... it will build layer upon layer of ice and you can end up with a big problem in a short time. It’s tricky to learn how to balance the melt/refreeze issues but once you’ve gotten a few northern winters under your belt... you’ll get it. Lol
Oh and if you think a wire heated windshield would be a benefit... it isn’t. We tried that already. Lol
@@slammed.yotas1974 from my 40÷ years of experience, it's very much situational and conditions dependent. If it's super cold with a dry, blowing snow, keeping the windshield cold is best, but if it's hovering around the freezing mark anyway, the heated elements of that system are effective. But if 8 don't have them and can't get them, you can't pick what works best for the conditions.
@@TsunauticusIV 40+ years in Maine plowing snow. Trust me, I know the difference between -10 wind- blown and 33 degree cement dump snow falls. Having the options and knowing when to use them is key. There is a vast difference between plowing roads at 15-20mph and plowing driveways/ lots around and under trees and obstructions that also wildly change the dynamics.
If you don't have the equipment, you don't have the options. But you're right, having the options also allows you to make the wrong choices... that's where experience comes into play.
Turn the heat to the floor crack a window keeps the over blow from sticking to the window
I was going to say the same thing. It's like rule 101
Beginner move
It's a known rule for anyone who spends alot of time on the road. Company car 90000 kms per year 28 years and going
I have an 04 ram 2500 & the defrosters are too far back. The wipers freeze a lot, Might get heated ones some day. Just one more thing i do is put a sealable drum of sand in the back for ballast & if you get in a jam you have sand on hand.
I like the idea of a sealable drum, I currently have nearly 1000lbs in sand bags but they freeze making it hard to remove if needed.
My boy got the wheel fr 😂
old school...and it works...remember those fancy hood bug deflectors? ....well they deflect snow as well...along with those other suggestions, heat down ect...it still will get snow, but hey thats winter huh
Thanks for the input and insight! It is appreciated!
Amazing Winter Landscape ! I'd hear "Vinterland - Welcome to my last Chapter" all day whileas plowing snow, or "Paysage d'Hiver - Im Wald", and shooting these cool Winterlandscapes with my camera, making a few stops for that. \m/
That’s awesome!
Thanks!
All fun and games when you can do the labor yourself but then you get old, then the extreme cost begins when you have to start outsourcing labor to keep up with your lifestyle...That's what I do for a living is property maintenance in the high country of Montana and we have a surplus of old folks who used to be able to do it all and now they are just trying to hold on to what they got. It is hard to charge the going rate because I know they are struggling so I try and do the best I can but it is expensive to run a business these days specially when one mechanical failure sets you back thousands and plowing is hard on the equipment!
All very true! Thanks for reaching out!
very nice video. Shoot, at that point for inroad length. Might as well have a sled set for deep snow with a wide skis and deep paddles to take into town. I know it would stinks to have to bundle up for every trip... and other issues that could arrise.
Put you heat on full hot, windshield only, put your visors down and Crack your windows so you don't get to hot your windshield won't freeze
Nice dodge truck and boss plow
Thanks 👍
amazing how powerfull plow truck that is
This was fun to watch. Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You should get a big caterpillar grader :-)
He needs a Super Duty also 😜!!