I use everything that has enough speed to outrun the breaking ice physics. Such as the... umm... ah yes; the everything with an optional high range gearbox!
Any mission that requires cargo I’ve been either using the tayga if it’s relatively close to the garage and low risk but the Antarctic for cargo crossing the lake
One thing that baffles me about the snowy winter maps in this game is the mud. Why is there water and soft mud in frozen, sub-zero climates. There is 4 feet of ice on the lake, but the entrance to the trail is soft, wet, mud, which can only exist in above freezing temps (usually). Sometimes in real life there are frozen puddles, that once the ice layer is broken it's liquid. But in this game there are long stretches of deep, wet, soft mud. Other than that, the environments are great, and so much fun.
@@Fantastika after 15 years of off-roading have you ever went out on a sunny day towards the end of the season where it’s let’s say -5-0 degrees C but there’s still 4 feet of snow in places? I have a side by side, a quad and a three wheeler, yesterday I went out for a run, it was “cold” around -1-0, technically freezing since it was actively snowing, but the sun was hitting the snow all day and my three wheeler was breaking through, if a 400lb three wheeler with a 150lb person on it with bubble tires breaks through the ice and into the mud, then a 35-80,000lb truck is going to break through my friend. I was also getting caught in someone’s 2-3 foot deep jeep or truck ruts with foot prints next to them, I wonder if that vehicle was having trouble?
There is a mod that does this quite well, it works for rocks and stuff on the ground. Haven't tested it in snow though, it's called the rhinoc 6x6 I think
I will never, ever tire of watching a flying TwinSteer. Ever. As for "a face only a mother would love"..........Mom is all you need! Great content as always!!
I use Voron Grad for most tasks nowadays even more than the Tayga its a beast of a truck and almost never fails. Give it a try you will be surprised on how good it performs!!
I'm a bit late on SnowRunner, but I am kind of addicted. Tried it on GamePass early December last year and bought the complete pack straight away on Steam. 😅 Since then your videos helped me a lot! I'm though the first three maps and clearing Lake Kovd now. Thanks for your videos and the time you spend making them!
I just started this map and I really like it. I like the way they laid it out, with only a few watch towers, so you have to explore on your own. I also thought the developers put a lot of thought into the way one would play out the game. It was very well thought out, and there were definate reasons for the tasks and events. The map is huge and it plays very well. I've used one of my Tuz 420's to open most of the map, and now I'm using one to pull the Azov 6431 to Imandra, and I completed the contract where you have to explore the military bases. They were all along the route I was taking to the gateway to Imandra. One of the things that I did on this map was to drive different trucks to complete tasks, then leave the trucks in place and start with another truck to do another task. It helps to have different trucks laid out in different sections of the maps. On a side not I wanted to mention how addicting this game is. I haven't played any other game in 3 months, and when I play this game, I can play for hours (if I have time). There is something very relaxing about the slow, methodical pace of this game compared to the previous game I just finished, Eternal Doom. Well, I didn't complete Doom Eternal yet because I am stuck on one of the last parts where the Marauder is, and the guy that turns everyone into demonic fire. I wish there was an option to skip sections like that after10 or 20 tries. I literally tried probably 50 times and can't clear it. I even tried with the cheat codes, but they won't let you play sections you haven't completed using the cheats. Unless I'm doing it wrong. Anyway, my point is Snowrunner is a very relaxing game for me. That doesn't mean it isn't challenging, but at least I'm not stuck on any one part.
IMO I love the tatarin because it’s the only truck I’ve drove that can actually get through the snow at a decent place. Also you can escape ice in it if you are patient enough due to sliding up with the snout.
A Tribe Called Cars personally I find the speed an advantage. Consistent good speed is better than inconsistent high speed imo. Also sometimes when the fast trucks get going they seem to veer uncontrollably. The tartaric for me is the fastest truck through deep snow and the most controllable on ice.
Problem is the tatarin can't carry any cargo at all so you're restricted to doing only scouting with it. You could winch trailers around with it but you get stuck so often in this map that you're really going to need the winch to get out, specially out of the deep snow near the telephone poles.
Yessssss I tried the Azov 73210 not too long ago and I was blown away at how great the 7x is. The 10x10 is crazy good at claiming extra traction where you'd normally lose enough to stop you in your tracks. I wish more people would give it a try to be honest. I used it for scouting the majority of Kovd without any issues.
Thanks for the advice!!! 1 year later still golden advice! PS me and my team have renamed this place to lake covid due to large power horses getting labored out and tired driving through all that fresh marching powder.
Spent all day doing Lake Kovd, at first I thought that you mentioning that the Azov 73210 had 6 wheels that steer might have been wrong, but I was wrong! Those rear tires steer as well. Would never have noticed if you didn't mention it. Great video as always!
You make very good content. Snowrunner or otherwise. Keep up the good work and keep putting in the hours, it's paying of. Love and respect from South Africa 😁 👍🏻
I've been having good luck with the caterpillar offroad truck (idr the exact name, it costs 56k) with all chains, the only issue is that it lacks a raised suspension, so it bottoms out in deep snow and is easy to high center it, but usually the extended winch is enough to get you free
Nice one Ben. I’m enjoying this new area, just having a wee wander around. Chances upon the F750 already. Now I really need to level up from 16 to get some more trucks to try out. 😃
Thanks for this Ben - I lost interest in SR once I'd done about a third of Kovd because of the mind-numbing grind but having watched a few of your vids on it and not played for over a month (got hooked on Euro Truck Simulator 2!) I'll give it another go and this time I'll try some of the other trucks you mentioned instead of always just going for my beloved modded and specced-up Tayga King.
Welcome back, hope the grind is more bearable. You can always use a slightly OP mod truck and have a blast. No one will judge. Well, I won't. Tayga King for life!
While I don't have the season pass or first map expansion (yet), I do use some of your truck suggestions for the main snowrunner maps. I'm soon starting my progress in Russia and I'm seriously thinking of using the azov 73210 for a trial run (first impression was very positive). If that fails, I'm focusing on using the Dan 96320. Have you ever thought of doing a video on the most underapreciated/underrated vehicles in the game? The azov 73 and the derry longhorn 3194 need some love
I like the idea, I'll add it to my list and see what I can do. I think the 73210 used to be shunned because of the long nose and physics, but like the Kolobs it seems to travel over most terrain far better now. So that helps! DAN 96320 is less useful but nippier so tough call.
I've driven straight through the ice several times with the Azov 73210, even once the wheels are fully submerged, put it in low and it'll slowly break the ice in front of it. That being said, it can take a while, but it'll do it.
I found that the best scout vehicle in Lake Kovd is the one I never found any use for in the other regions, the Cat. The Cat with a fuel tank can go anywhere and scout out any area.
Hey Ben! I really like the videos you make. Good quality stuff with some humour, I love it. I noticed that the DAN is fairly underrated, however I find myself using almost all the time. Nice to see it getting some recognition :) The game at the end has to be WRC8. Have a nice day!
I love your owning of the azov 10x10. That truck doesn’t get the love it deserves haha. I’ll also look to give the Antarctic another go, I was very excited for that truck pre dlc and I sold it within a day or two because it frustrated the hell out of me.
The 73210 is a beast! You may still find the 42-20 frustrating I guess, but it's satisfying to drive and definitely more suited to flatter maps because tippy.
It's funny how Tayga tires are so universally attractive. Before I even engaged with any of this stuff I saw that tire and was like 'damn, that thing looks badass'
If I’m playing a map with multiple tasks that lead to other map sections I usually make a homemade base of operations in the maps w/o garages. You need 2/3 trucks (flatbed or sideboard and a log truck and potentially a repair truck) and a scout. Using different trailers you can make a pretty functional mini garage.
The game at the end is dirt. P.S I love you and your content so much man. I would prefer you over any other snowrunner youtuber! Thank you so much for everything you do and you deserve everything good coming to you! Also, love the real life videos about real cars and vlogs!
@@patrickbarnes8072 he always responds. And not only is he doing great videos, his contact with audience is totally awesome. Ben is in my top tree youtubers wit Ryan from FortNine channel (motorcycle) and Collin Furze. I'm not sure how to order them so i don't even try :)
Well done son. My wheel has stopped working so I'm on controller, it's okay, even better for tricky maneuvers, but nothing like a wheel to get that driving feel.
I've been trying to avoid using the Tatarin because it is way too OP in snow. It may be slow outside of it, but it can maintain that same speed in the snow, which ends up being relatively faster than most other trucks in snow. However, in some particularly frustrating missions, like rescuing the (currently) useless F750, I cave and just use it. Anyways, congrats on 10k!
I agree it's good in most conditions, but I find it too slow otherwise I would probably use it more. At least the lack of trailer towing is mostly a non-issue in Lake Kovd so that's cool. And thanks, somehow I got to 10k...
I'm a relatively new SnowRunner player, though I've become quickly addicted to it. I've got the 3-Year Anniversary Edition to make up for the time it took me to discover this fantastic game, and I'm going through the regions chronologically. After that utter mudfest in Taymyr, I was looking forward to the change of scenery in Lake Kovd, but so far I'm finding this map frustrating as hell. There are spots and 'features' where I can clearly hear the developers laugh as I discover them. There is a mission to build the most useless bridge I've helped build so far, whereas other places that would really benefit from a fix are left as-is. This map also wins the award for 'Most useless placement of a Fuel station'. Whenever I encounter a patch of thin ice, my teeth gnash with the same sound of the ice breaking under my trucks. This map is making me miss the mud of Taymyr, which I didn't think it was possible. But at least the TUZ 16 and the F750 are two very nice vehicles to get. Sorry for the ranting. And *thank you* for this video and tips, which I found really useful. By the way, I've also used the Tatra T813 on this map, and it performed rather decently. Cheers! //Rick
The western Star 4649 I think it's called I have found to be pretty good on lake kovd its pretty good on fuel has a big tank and even has a decent power to it it even tends to go through snow pretty easy especially with mud tires on
I like the TUZ 116, I use it to ensure that my Almighty (albeit thirsty) Loadstar stays fueled. The Loadstar really shines on this map, just don't pick a fight with deep snow or thin ice -- you will not win.
I'm getting ready to mount my fleet in lake kovd so that i can make the trip to the gateway. Im excited to have crane lift points on vehicle's with this new update as that'll make loading trailers like the stepdeck easier.
I drove the Azov Antarctic on one long delivery and I will never drive it again. The Worse truck to steer in the game. I'm a calm person, but this one had me almost yelling at the screen
We need to ask for a comunication weel (or chat) when in multiplayer mode to be able to syncronise effort while playing with random people. voice will be too much to ask. maybe mutiplayer games need to be hosted by server. great video. I like your channel
Short of a couple competitions and some trailer "cleanup" work, I've just completed Alaska and plan to move to Taymyr shortly. All of the Russian trucks sound so interesting but I wonder if I'll trade up or simply soldier on with my Fleetstar as my primary rig.
Yeah I wish I could do a specific time. I always aim for 'Tuesday' and 'Friday' with others at random. When my Internet is faster I'll try to stick to a certain time, but it's usually afternoon or evening in the UK.
A Tribe Called Cars Always enjoy seeing a new video from yourself, always gets a smile and a laugh. I know the struggle with internet in the UK at the minute, especially with a lot of us still working from home.
First of all thank you for creating the content & I observed that you have replied to almost everyone in the comment. I purchased Season Pass for my PS4 recently and just discovered the 3 watch towers recently. Looking forward to use the tips provided for the trucks mention by you. I have a question. I have not purchased any Kolob truck. Could you please suggest whether to buy or not? If yes, then which one. The question is for all.
You're welcome, thanks for watching! The Kolob trucks were made better when the physics were adjusted, originally they scraped on the ground. Of the two, I prefer the 74760 as it's faster off-road and has AWD and Diff Lock always on. But the other one is perhaps a little more powerful for towing although it's very close. All heavy trucks with the heavy saddle option only will benefit from a new five-slot trailer coming in the latest update so that's good. But until then, I'd say the Azov 73210 or DAN 96320 are more useful as they are cheap but have a wider variety of frame addons.
I’d love to see a Mercedes zetros in the game, the big brother of the unimog. Maybe even a king of the hammers style desert map, although that might not work with the “snow”runner name
As usual, the azov 64131 does well, as does the voron d. Cat680 is prone to damage. If scouting, winch a recovery vehicle behind, as there is seldom a winch point on the ice....
I've played this game all the way up to Kovd (actually just reached Imandra earlier today) not skipping anything (minus the odd task) and - literally - not *once* have I needed a spare wheel repair. Repair points though? Absolutely. Damaged wheels? Not even once during my entire playthrough. Weird...
It's rare, yes. I've had three blown tyres and only because of messing around. Some objects can do instant punctures but it's not a very useful upgrade really.
If id bring anything to this map it would be a MOL with big tires MOL makes plenty of cargo trucks that easily size up to the azov Antarctic and when you try one you will realise that Belgium makes more great things than chocolate
Love you humor. Btw just started the game and followed your advice and got the Tyga. Is there any heavy trucks you would advise for the early/mid game?
Azov 73210 or DAN 96320 are great and versatile so work out more useful than say a Pacific P16 or Kolob. Although I think the former requires a higher level. You can rescue the DAN in Russia once you get to a certain mission. The best offroad trucks can do every mission, to be honest, such as the Azov 64131 or Tayga.
A Tribe Called Cars yeah I have the Tayga, but there have been once or twice where I flipped it and have realized I need a good truck. Might get the pacific for the time being but want to get the Azov 42-20 once i am high enough level.
So is Lake Kovd and some of the new trucks F-759 off-hand only on the season pass or am I missing how to update the game? I purchased the game not the pass but I don't see anywhere to update to get the new maps and trucks.
When is the mobile watchtower going to be added to the game? Next patch? Or is it already in it? I have the season pass so I have Lake Kovd unlocked and everything. I thought it was already in the game but its not in the trailer store when I pull up to it with a scout vehicle.
A Tribe Called Cars In your scientifical experimentations, did you (by any chance) find that slightly lighter trucks were a little more rapid in Lake Kovd?
1. there is no navistar in the epic games store... where do you get it? 2. my dlc vehicle skin for the chevrolet CK something just disapeard idk why but all other things are still there. 3. although i have the tiger tayga skin i cant find it as well in the epic store am i missing a button saying "show more?" 4.i dont like the azov 42-20 antarctic because those ladders people use to get in the truck... I ALWAYS get stuck because of them >:( even the Azov 73210 works better there ( the DAN works too) 5.WHERE IS THAT BUY BUTTON FOR THE NAVISTAR!!! (its not included in the season pass right?)
I think sadly the Navistar is missing from the Epic Games store, sadly. I think the Chevy skin problem is fix or being fixed. The skin should just be where all the paintjobs are, is it not there? Yeah the ladders can be a bit of a pain although it seems as if recent adjustments to the physics make all the 'nosey' trucks more usable.
AWD will be nice. I think if you use the lake a lot then chained work out better but sometimes mud make more sense. Depends on the ratio of snow to mud in a journey I guess.
@@ATribeCalledCars Yeah, personally though, it would need to be 80% ice trip for me to consider the ice tires. The mud tires just make up for lost time so well when off the ice.
I made a video about the best trucks for SnowRunner's new map, Lake Kovd. What trucks do YOU use and why? PS 10k celebration video incoming!
I use the Cat 745C because it can go straight through ice and as long as you keep it an AWD and diff locked it doesn’t get stuck at all.
I use everything that has enough speed to outrun the breaking ice physics. Such as the... umm... ah yes; the everything with an optional high range gearbox!
Any mission that requires cargo I’ve been either using the tayga if it’s relatively close to the garage and low risk but the Antarctic for cargo crossing the lake
Maybe it features in the list!
And yeah the Highrange gearbox is generally great, I think the GMC is one example that can go fast enough to never fall in the ice.
I've been using whatever truck that looks good to me, since I enjoy going around the map sometimes just seeing the beauty this game offers
It's a really stunning game, some great environment design.
I do too but I upgrade them to the mac
One thing that baffles me about the snowy winter maps in this game is the mud. Why is there water and soft mud in frozen, sub-zero climates. There is 4 feet of ice on the lake, but the entrance to the trail is soft, wet, mud, which can only exist in above freezing temps (usually). Sometimes in real life there are frozen puddles, that once the ice layer is broken it's liquid. But in this game there are long stretches of deep, wet, soft mud. Other than that, the environments are great, and so much fun.
As a person that has actual winter logging experience. There is lots of heat in the ground below the frost line.
The same reason why all the fish dont freeze to death every winter because theres warmer temperatures down below
@@boydlakecrew772 as a person with actual offroading experience, if it's -15 for weeks on end you could might as well drive a fucking tank over it
@@Fantastika after 15 years of off-roading have you ever went out on a sunny day towards the end of the season where it’s let’s say -5-0 degrees C but there’s still 4 feet of snow in places? I have a side by side, a quad and a three wheeler, yesterday I went out for a run, it was “cold” around -1-0, technically freezing since it was actively snowing, but the sun was hitting the snow all day and my three wheeler was breaking through, if a 400lb three wheeler with a 150lb person on it with bubble tires breaks through the ice and into the mud, then a 35-80,000lb truck is going to break through my friend. I was also getting caught in someone’s 2-3 foot deep jeep or truck ruts with foot prints next to them, I wonder if that vehicle was having trouble?
you've not venture fR into the world outside of textbooks, have you?
Dude you're a genius... SNOW PLOW ADD ON??? COME ON LETS GET THAT IN THE GAME ASAP!!!
Make it so!
Well why not just add a bulldozer for mud as well?
There is a mod with a plow, I believe it’s one of the ix wreckers
i have a dim memory of dragging something around in either spintires or mudrunner to grade muddy/rocky paths, can't remember which
There is a mod that does this quite well, it works for rocks and stuff on the ground. Haven't tested it in snow though, it's called the rhinoc 6x6 I think
I will never, ever tire of watching a flying TwinSteer. Ever.
As for "a face only a mother would love"..........Mom is all you need!
Great content as always!!
I use Voron Grad for most tasks nowadays even more than the Tayga its a beast of a truck and almost never fails. Give it a try you will be surprised on how good it performs!!
I'm a bit late on SnowRunner, but I am kind of addicted.
Tried it on GamePass early December last year and bought the complete pack straight away on Steam. 😅
Since then your videos helped me a lot!
I'm though the first three maps and clearing Lake Kovd now.
Thanks for your videos and the time you spend making them!
I just started this map and I really like it. I like the way they laid it out, with only a few watch towers, so you have to explore on your own. I also thought the developers put a lot of thought into the way one would play out the game. It was very well thought out, and there were definate reasons for the tasks and events. The map is huge and it plays very well. I've used one of my Tuz 420's to open most of the map, and now I'm using one to pull the Azov 6431 to Imandra, and I completed the contract where you have to explore the military bases. They were all along the route I was taking to the gateway to Imandra. One of the things that I did on this map was to drive different trucks to complete tasks, then leave the trucks in place and start with another truck to do another task. It helps to have different trucks laid out in different sections of the maps.
On a side not I wanted to mention how addicting this game is. I haven't played any other game in 3 months, and when I play this game, I can play for hours (if I have time). There is something very relaxing about the slow, methodical pace of this game compared to the previous game I just finished, Eternal Doom. Well, I didn't complete Doom Eternal yet because I am stuck on one of the last parts where the Marauder is, and the guy that turns everyone into demonic fire. I wish there was an option to skip sections like that after10 or 20 tries. I literally tried probably 50 times and can't clear it. I even tried with the cheat codes, but they won't let you play sections you haven't completed using the cheats. Unless I'm doing it wrong. Anyway, my point is Snowrunner is a very relaxing game for me. That doesn't mean it isn't challenging, but at least I'm not stuck on any one part.
IMO I love the tatarin because it’s the only truck I’ve drove that can actually get through the snow at a decent place. Also you can escape ice in it if you are patient enough due to sliding up with the snout.
It definitely works, I just wish it was faster. On big maps it really shows its lack of pace. But then not everyone is a speed demon haha.
A Tribe Called Cars personally I find the speed an advantage. Consistent good speed is better than inconsistent high speed imo. Also sometimes when the fast trucks get going they seem to veer uncontrollably. The tartaric for me is the fastest truck through deep snow and the most controllable on ice.
@@neblolthecarnerd Slow and steady wins the race, as they say.
He do be heavy doe
Problem is the tatarin can't carry any cargo at all so you're restricted to doing only scouting with it. You could winch trailers around with it but you get stuck so often in this map that you're really going to need the winch to get out, specially out of the deep snow near the telephone poles.
I love the little TUZ he's a little beast and it's able to squeeze into the smallest of areas
It's such a cool truck, the TUZ 166. Hopefully you watched my video of it!
Yessssss I tried the Azov 73210 not too long ago and I was blown away at how great the 7x is. The 10x10 is crazy good at claiming extra traction where you'd normally lose enough to stop you in your tracks. I wish more people would give it a try to be honest. I used it for scouting the majority of Kovd without any issues.
It's unstoppable, definitely a favourite.
The DAN was literally the reason I completed Lake Kovd and Imandra.
It's a beast, I still use it sometimes.
@@ATribeCalledCars I've just been going back through all your Snowrunner videos because I find them so entertaining and at times weirdly funny.
I love this channel, always puts a smile on my face
Nice to see you keep coming back :)
Thanks for the advice!!! 1 year later still golden advice! PS me and my team have renamed this place to lake covid due to large power horses getting labored out and tired driving through all that fresh marching powder.
I'm glad it's still relevant! I really need to do some updates to my best trucks lists. Two are being edited as we speak...
Spent all day doing Lake Kovd, at first I thought that you mentioning that the Azov 73210 had 6 wheels that steer might have been wrong, but I was wrong! Those rear tires steer as well. Would never have noticed if you didn't mention it. Great video as always!
Yes, a few trucks have this and it really helps the turning circle. Another being at least one of the Derrys. Lake Kovd is a nice map, enjoy.
@@ATribeCalledCars definitely a very pretty map with the Northern Lights. Having lots of fun in Imandra right now.
my vehicle of choice on lake kovd is the White Western Star 4964, other trucks i used include the Freightliner 114SD and Voron D
You make very good content. Snowrunner or otherwise. Keep up the good work and keep putting in the hours, it's paying of. Love and respect from South Africa 😁 👍🏻
I’ve found that due to the tartan’s nose when it falls through the ice it functions like a ice breaker. Slow as hell but a cool little thing
the 745c has always looked like a child that has just received an ice cream cone, so happy
That's a fine description.
I've been having good luck with the caterpillar offroad truck (idr the exact name, it costs 56k) with all chains, the only issue is that it lacks a raised suspension, so it bottoms out in deep snow and is easy to high center it, but usually the extended winch is enough to get you free
Nice one Ben.
I’m enjoying this new area, just having a wee wander around. Chances upon the F750 already.
Now I really need to level up from 16 to get some more trucks to try out. 😃
Enjoy the journey, there's definitely no rush.
Thanks for this Ben - I lost interest in SR once I'd done about a third of Kovd because of the mind-numbing grind but having watched a few of your vids on it and not played for over a month (got hooked on Euro Truck Simulator 2!) I'll give it another go and this time I'll try some of the other trucks you mentioned instead of always just going for my beloved modded and specced-up Tayga King.
Welcome back, hope the grind is more bearable. You can always use a slightly OP mod truck and have a blast. No one will judge. Well, I won't. Tayga King for life!
While I don't have the season pass or first map expansion (yet), I do use some of your truck suggestions for the main snowrunner maps. I'm soon starting my progress in Russia and I'm seriously thinking of using the azov 73210 for a trial run (first impression was very positive). If that fails, I'm focusing on using the Dan 96320.
Have you ever thought of doing a video on the most underapreciated/underrated vehicles in the game?
The azov 73 and the derry longhorn 3194 need some love
I like the idea, I'll add it to my list and see what I can do. I think the 73210 used to be shunned because of the long nose and physics, but like the Kolobs it seems to travel over most terrain far better now. So that helps! DAN 96320 is less useful but nippier so tough call.
I've driven straight through the ice several times with the Azov 73210, even once the wheels are fully submerged, put it in low and it'll slowly break the ice in front of it. That being said, it can take a while, but it'll do it.
You have more patience than I do!
I found that the best scout vehicle in Lake Kovd is the one I never found any use for in the other regions, the Cat. The Cat with a fuel tank can go anywhere and scout out any area.
Yeah I've used it a lot for this, so so good. Except in dense forest although I still like to try. I'll never learn.
Which cat bro
Hey Ben!
I really like the videos you make. Good quality stuff with some humour, I love it.
I noticed that the DAN is fairly underrated, however I find myself using almost all the time. Nice to see it getting some recognition :)
The game at the end has to be WRC8.
Have a nice day!
Cheers! It's underrated and I'm unsure why. PS Your guess is the closest, think newer...
I love your owning of the azov 10x10. That truck doesn’t get the love it deserves haha. I’ll also look to give the Antarctic another go, I was very excited for that truck pre dlc and I sold it within a day or two because it frustrated the hell out of me.
The 73210 is a beast! You may still find the 42-20 frustrating I guess, but it's satisfying to drive and definitely more suited to flatter maps because tippy.
A Tribe Called Cars very tippy indeed 🤣
It's funny how Tayga tires are so universally attractive. Before I even engaged with any of this stuff I saw that tire and was like 'damn, that thing looks badass'
Best tyre design by far.
If I’m playing a map with multiple tasks that lead to other map sections I usually make a homemade base of operations in the maps w/o garages. You need 2/3 trucks (flatbed or sideboard and a log truck and potentially a repair truck) and a scout. Using different trailers you can make a pretty functional mini garage.
I really hope they add snow plow and add mission to clear roads with snow on them
It has to happen.
Id kill to be able to permanently move big rocks out of the way
The game at the end is dirt.
P.S I love you and your content so much man. I would prefer you over any other snowrunner youtuber! Thank you so much for everything you do and you deserve everything good coming to you! Also, love the real life videos about real cars and vlogs!
Cheers Patrick, nice of you to say. Been a long journey getting to 10k but people seem to enjoy the videos and keep coming back so I'm thankful.
A Tribe Called Cars holy shite mate! I did not think you would respond. Thank you so much. You are great.
@@patrickbarnes8072 he always responds. And not only is he doing great videos, his contact with audience is totally awesome. Ben is in my top tree youtubers wit Ryan from FortNine channel (motorcycle) and Collin Furze. I'm not sure how to order them so i don't even try :)
@@patrickbarnes8072 I do really try to at least read my comments, I enjoy it. But it's getting more difficult!
@@misiakwCheers. Not sure I'll ever be on a level with Colin Furze, he's great. I'll go see what the other chap is like.
Subscribed... my go too youtuber for All things snowrunner. Keep them coming bro 👍🏻
Cheers! So long as people keep watching my videos, I'll keep making them.
Excellent game & thanks for superb videos, wit , & information. 👌😉
Thanks Ian.
Great vid buddy.. Thank you... Also, the azov 8x8 does a wheelie thru deep waters and can cross. Its only truck ive gotten to islands in alaska
I'll try that out, I was testing to find the perfect submarine!
@@ATribeCalledCars 😂😅😆😅😂
Well done son. My wheel has stopped working so I'm on controller, it's okay, even better for tricky maneuvers, but nothing like a wheel to get that driving feel.
I've wanted to try a wheel out but not had a chance, hopefully soon.
I had fun doing the exploration stuff, especially over ice with the don71, it's light with big tires, And it can sneak between trees easily.
Yeah I can imagine the really small scouts doing well here.
I did that with the gmc lol
I've been trying to avoid using the Tatarin because it is way too OP in snow. It may be slow outside of it, but it can maintain that same speed in the snow, which ends up being relatively faster than most other trucks in snow. However, in some particularly frustrating missions, like rescuing the (currently) useless F750, I cave and just use it. Anyways, congrats on 10k!
I agree it's good in most conditions, but I find it too slow otherwise I would probably use it more. At least the lack of trailer towing is mostly a non-issue in Lake Kovd so that's cool. And thanks, somehow I got to 10k...
Yeah I use the dolphin and the loaf with fuel trailer pretty good combo
Thanks for the video. I am currently struggling with this map and I haven't try some of the trucks from the list yet.
I was waiting for this since i played on the new map!
I hope it delivers the goods you desire.
Thanks for the great video Ben 😂👏
Anytime, Sam. 10k sub special up next.
Really helpful video... if I knew how to get to these maps 🤣
Lol Season Pass is what you need, once bought all the new content of year 1 will show up.
Im using the Varon grand and its actually a good option as well if i get stuck it actually manages to get out of it!
The Grad is a beast, for sure.
A Tribe Called Cars definitely one option if you don’t wanna go with the tayga!
I'm a relatively new SnowRunner player, though I've become quickly addicted to it. I've got the 3-Year Anniversary Edition to make up for the time it took me to discover this fantastic game, and I'm going through the regions chronologically. After that utter mudfest in Taymyr, I was looking forward to the change of scenery in Lake Kovd, but so far I'm finding this map frustrating as hell. There are spots and 'features' where I can clearly hear the developers laugh as I discover them. There is a mission to build the most useless bridge I've helped build so far, whereas other places that would really benefit from a fix are left as-is. This map also wins the award for 'Most useless placement of a Fuel station'. Whenever I encounter a patch of thin ice, my teeth gnash with the same sound of the ice breaking under my trucks. This map is making me miss the mud of Taymyr, which I didn't think it was possible. But at least the TUZ 16 and the F750 are two very nice vehicles to get. Sorry for the ranting. And *thank you* for this video and tips, which I found really useful. By the way, I've also used the Tatra T813 on this map, and it performed rather decently. Cheers! //Rick
The western Star 4649 I think it's called I have found to be pretty good on lake kovd its pretty good on fuel has a big tank and even has a decent power to it it even tends to go through snow pretty easy especially with mud tires on
kiba335 the 4964 doesn’t have mudtires
@@katherinecurtis1747 pretty sure that you can get them Unless I'm thinking of the off-road tires
kiba335 there are highway all terrain offroad and chained tires
@@katherinecurtis1747 then it is the off-road tires I'm thinking of
I like the TUZ 116, I use it to ensure that my Almighty (albeit thirsty) Loadstar stays fueled. The Loadstar really shines on this map, just don't pick a fight with deep snow or thin ice -- you will not win.
Yepp, my thoughts exactly. The snow is really tough in Kovd.
We had those in the army although they are mostly replaced by Kamaz(Azov in game) nowadays. Gearbox is atrocious on that thing tho.
Love the content bro keep it also u help me with my depression
Glad it helps, cheers for watching :)
I'm getting ready to mount my fleet in lake kovd so that i can make the trip to the gateway. Im excited to have crane lift points on vehicle's with this new update as that'll make loading trailers like the stepdeck easier.
Indeed! I've also heard update 9.0 lets you secure vehicles. I'll make a video about this and some other news soon.
@@ATribeCalledCars if thats the case then ima really enjoy being able to put trucks on trailers and secure them. Oh this changes things for sure.
Mods needed. Forestry truck from farm Sim or legs and chainsaw. Also the military BV 206 as a scout.
I drove the Azov Antarctic on one long delivery and I will never drive it again. The Worse truck to steer in the game. I'm a calm person, but this one had me almost yelling at the screen
Haha it's an acquired taste, for sure. I have also wanted to tell at the screen because of it. Same with the TwinSteer.
Brilliant vid mate thank you
As always, thank you for watching.
It’s sad that a lot of people don’t give the azov Antarctic a lot of attention. But it’s nice that a tribe called cars likes it for lake kovd.
It's a fun truck definitely, just a little tippy but I like the trucks you have to be careful with.
Best game content on RUclips ❤️
I was really happy with the big ziks truck and the kenworth. The kenworth was a beast in the snow. Only on icy roads it didnt perform that well
We need to ask for a comunication weel (or chat) when in multiplayer mode to be able to syncronise effort while playing with random people. voice will be too much to ask. maybe mutiplayer games need to be hosted by server. great video. I like your channel
The upgraded horn of the 750 sounds like a phone notification than a horn. Lol
Short of a couple competitions and some trailer "cleanup" work, I've just completed Alaska and plan to move to Taymyr shortly. All of the Russian trucks sound so interesting but I wonder if I'll trade up or simply soldier on with my Fleetstar as my primary rig.
Fleety is goood, would work. But do you want variety? Spice of life and all that.
Snow plough add on would be AWESOMENESS!
We can only hope. I want to be the Plough King. Oh wait, that sounds wrong.
A Tribe Called Cars well there is a mod that has a plow, the iX wrecker (an op ford F650 pretty much and it has an ANIMATED WRECKER BODY)
Thought this was delayed till tomorrow, so happy your internet decided otherwise ;)
Yeah I wish I could do a specific time. I always aim for 'Tuesday' and 'Friday' with others at random. When my Internet is faster I'll try to stick to a certain time, but it's usually afternoon or evening in the UK.
A Tribe Called Cars Always enjoy seeing a new video from yourself, always gets a smile and a laugh.
I know the struggle with internet in the UK at the minute, especially with a lot of us still working from home.
I feel since American Wilds the American trucks are being given more than needed performance.
What was the best trailer pulling scout for this map again. Was using the Yar 87 but the stock engine for that thing it's painful.
i guess the tayga king is still the king😂👑
Absolutely not, I would never mention the Tayga...
@@ATribeCalledCars who is the king then( all rounder , not only in lake covid )
@@ImBosmann I'm kidding, it's always the king! But smaller trucks have more use in this map.
@@ATribeCalledCars Tayga is King but the new little Tuz is the Princess.. i love it
@@ATribeCalledCars like the zikz
Will we ever get a best/worst shortcut video? That would be funny and interesting. Salude 🍻
That could work, I'll look into it.
First of all thank you for creating the content & I observed that you have replied to almost everyone in the comment. I purchased Season Pass for my PS4 recently and just discovered the 3 watch towers recently. Looking forward to use the tips provided for the trucks mention by you.
I have a question. I have not purchased any Kolob truck. Could you please suggest whether to buy or not? If yes, then which one. The question is for all.
You're welcome, thanks for watching! The Kolob trucks were made better when the physics were adjusted, originally they scraped on the ground. Of the two, I prefer the 74760 as it's faster off-road and has AWD and Diff Lock always on. But the other one is perhaps a little more powerful for towing although it's very close. All heavy trucks with the heavy saddle option only will benefit from a new five-slot trailer coming in the latest update so that's good. But until then, I'd say the Azov 73210 or DAN 96320 are more useful as they are cheap but have a wider variety of frame addons.
@@ATribeCalledCars Thank you so much for the reply. I really appreciate it. Will continue for a moment with DAN.
The Wisconsin dlc better have more multi wheeled vehicles the trailers and trucks there are insane. Wisconsin is in the U.S. by the way
Wisconsin is in Canada.
Cool video. I need to level up more before tackling this map. Is that Dirt Rally 2.0 at the end?
Definitely worth having at least mud or ice tyres. It's a competitor of Dirt Rally 2.0...
A Tribe Called Cars WRC9 ?
@@TheCe1ticZombie Nailed it.
Mate, I literally was just thinking about you 😂😂😂
Maybe we are linked telepathically.
I used one of the azovs, I think it’s an azov. It has 200 liters and drains fuel like there’s no tomorrow anyway.
5319, it's a fun truck.
A Tribe Called Cars honestly if you are using trucks with azov series engines use the second one decent power decent fuel consumption
I’d love to see a Mercedes zetros in the game, the big brother of the unimog. Maybe even a king of the hammers style desert map, although that might not work with the “snow”runner name
Sandrunner
RedWyvernRising 2315 maybe even prerunner
Ik copyright but one extremely surprising car brand not here is....
Jeep! There's not wranglers or grand Cherokee or even the CJ5!
Drifter Legend well we have the khan 39 which is pretty close
As usual, the azov 64131 does well, as does the voron d. Cat680 is prone to damage. If scouting, winch a recovery vehicle behind, as there is seldom a winch point on the ice....
Good tip about bringing a recovery vehicle.
Caterpillar container addon was made so you cant put 1 to 2 cargo slots anymore.
You're right and it's a shame. Although I've seen rumblings it will get another addon type in future updates.
Question; how do you take out a vehicle without any add ons? Like in 03:26
You just press accept on the current addon or part to unequip if possible.
@@ATribeCalledCars Thank you.
Just some advice, I find that the tatra t813 is extremely good with the right upgrades
I did a test where I tried to get to the tuz 16 with a ck1500 I found that highway tires are really good on snow. Also it made if fully to the 16
Half deuce i feel shreds the navistar just way more prone to tipping with raised suspension
I've played this game all the way up to Kovd (actually just reached Imandra earlier today) not skipping anything (minus the odd task) and - literally - not *once* have I needed a spare wheel repair. Repair points though? Absolutely. Damaged wheels? Not even once during my entire playthrough. Weird...
It's rare, yes. I've had three blown tyres and only because of messing around. Some objects can do instant punctures but it's not a very useful upgrade really.
at 6:35 you forgot to mention that sweet ice plow
Man, after this video, I can't stop calling it 'The International Loadie'
Love it! I actually get a buzz from seeing mentions of my silly truck nicknames. Tayga King did pretty well haha.
@@ATribeCalledCars I love them names. Your channel/style is really great. As a Murican, I love your dry humor!
If id bring anything to this map it would be a MOL with big tires
MOL makes plenty of cargo trucks that easily size up to the azov Antarctic and when you try one you will realise that Belgium makes more great things than chocolate
The game at the end of the video is certainly WRC 9 i remember it from the trailer, i think in New Zeland
You are correct!
@@ATribeCalledCars Yay i am fulfilled now c:
Love you humor. Btw just started the game and followed your advice and got the Tyga. Is there any heavy trucks you would advise for the early/mid game?
Azov 73210 or DAN 96320 are great and versatile so work out more useful than say a Pacific P16 or Kolob. Although I think the former requires a higher level. You can rescue the DAN in Russia once you get to a certain mission. The best offroad trucks can do every mission, to be honest, such as the Azov 64131 or Tayga.
A Tribe Called Cars yeah I have the Tayga, but there have been once or twice where I flipped it and have realized I need a good truck. Might get the pacific for the time being but want to get the Azov 42-20 once i am high enough level.
@@Andreaslichliter Azov 64131 is a good truck that's less tippy and a lower level requirement. Worth a look!
A Tribe Called Cars will do. Hope to play a bit tonight. Will look into the req.
So is Lake Kovd and some of the new trucks F-759 off-hand only on the season pass or am I missing how to update the game? I purchased the game not the pass but I don't see anywhere to update to get the new maps and trucks.
Which platform? You have to buy the season pass for the new map and trucks unless you join someone with it in co-op.
How can I buy the Navistar 5000 for PC Game. I have the Premium version but I cannot see this truck in store. Thanks!
I think you had to have the pre-order version, not premium.
Hi Sir. How did u get the Navistar 5000 MV??? i don't see it available anywhere..
If you're on PC, you can't buy it. On console it's a paid DLC.
@@ATribeCalledCars ty Sir
you should make a video about the dl 3194 now that it has difflock
It has been noticed, may well get to it soon.
The tiger skin adds +100 horsepower, +50 tow capacity and +9000 coolness. ^_^
Maybe over 9000!!!
you sadly cant get the navistar on pc for some weird reason
I talk about why in my forthcoming video about console mods.
When is the mobile watchtower going to be added to the game? Next patch? Or is it already in it? I have the season pass so I have Lake Kovd unlocked and everything. I thought it was already in the game but its not in the trailer store when I pull up to it with a scout vehicle.
It's called the Prototype Exploration Unit and it's a reward for a job. I forget the name but that's how you get it.
@@ATribeCalledCars Oooohhhhh of course! Thank you very much my friend.
What about ank mk 38? That thing is a beast on ice!
It's good but I find it really likes to tip over in Kovd. Could be down to my driving style though.
@@ATribeCalledCars yeah it tips over easily but if you master it it will be a beast
wait you can buy navistar i looked in DLC and it is not there ?
I think you can't yet buy it on PC for some reason.
Electric RC car at the end. Been out of the RC Scene too long don't know the new ones out....
I actually tought it was a rally car from Collin McReae Rally
Hahahaha
I wish they would have put the GMC upgrade in Michigan so we actually could find early game use for the GMC
A few have complained about this, bit annoying for non-Season Pass players.
To sum up all best truck videos.... Tayga King
Except the best scouts ;)
Which are the best trucks for survive from cracked ice without winch?
Cat 745C, Azov 42-20 Antarctic and the Kolobs have a chance. But not all are certain to do the job.
thanks
Anything with BIG WHEELS. More wheels deffo help too.
I haven’t got this DLC yet, but I should expect the ZIKZ 5356 would be pretty decent here...?
Yeah should be decent, thanks to the AWD, Diff Lock and tyre selection.
A Tribe Called Cars In your scientifical experimentations, did you (by any chance) find that slightly lighter trucks were a little more rapid in Lake Kovd?
Can figure out how to get to the other side of the half sunken battleship
Some tactical winching I think, just not had the patience or time to master it yet.
1. there is no navistar in the epic games store... where do you get it?
2. my dlc vehicle skin for the chevrolet CK something just disapeard idk why but all other things are still there.
3. although i have the tiger tayga skin i cant find it as well in the epic store am i missing a button saying "show more?"
4.i dont like the azov 42-20 antarctic because those ladders people use to get in the truck... I ALWAYS get stuck because of them >:( even the Azov 73210 works better there ( the DAN works too)
5.WHERE IS THAT BUY BUTTON FOR THE NAVISTAR!!! (its not included in the season pass right?)
I think sadly the Navistar is missing from the Epic Games store, sadly. I think the Chevy skin problem is fix or being fixed. The skin should just be where all the paintjobs are, is it not there? Yeah the ladders can be a bit of a pain although it seems as if recent adjustments to the physics make all the 'nosey' trucks more usable.
Whys this game considered niche. Love it
No idea but it has sold far better than it's predecessors as far as I know.
Twinsteer with mudtires ( way waaay better in the snow than ice tyres) and AWD
AWD will be nice. I think if you use the lake a lot then chained work out better but sometimes mud make more sense. Depends on the ratio of snow to mud in a journey I guess.
@@ATribeCalledCars Yeah, personally though, it would need to be 80% ice trip for me to consider the ice tires. The mud tires just make up for lost time so well when off the ice.
the h2 tires are bugged on ice they act as if they've got chains on them