Have you considered paving the section you get stuck on? and not the whole thing. Also you might want to consider a winch for your truck to pull yourself up that section
@@ChangingLanesor mount winch to something secure at the top of the hill then hook to truck each time. That way wouldn’t have to do major truck mods and add weight.
For sure! FWIW, we've made one more trip out with our 410 since this and we got back up with no assistance last time. The secret was keeping speed up through the curve. Once we can do that reliably a few more times, we can drop the tow truck. 😊
Same thing as the last two responders! Pave the few parts that matter and let it roll!! The momentum joke wrights itself. Got to do it!! Y’all be safe.
I love it that you are showing us your problem-solving skills. Everything is figure out and when you bought the property, I'm positive you thought of this as a possible strain in the future. I think it's beneficial to the rest of us to see that there's more than one way to accomplish a task and that's better to teach people then just to give up on your dream cabin. Thank you for showing the process. I've always enjoyed your videos even though we are no longer living in our RV or Traveling in an RV. But we are truck drivers and we do know exactly some of the struggles that you voice about the truck stops. Keep up the good work. Your music is always fun to listen to and I enjoy the quality of videos that you guys have put out since I started watching you.
See if any material companies carry recycled asphalt. It’s usually cheaper than gravel and as it heats and compacts it forms a very solid road-like base.
Or recycled concrete. The powders from recrushing it is like a bonding agent when put down as crushed stone. Recycled asphalt does the same in the heated summer sun. Melts and rebonds.
In the Oil Fields they use Calcium Carbonate to bind and stabilize gravel lease roads. When done right the surface is almost as good as concrete and lasts for years under heavy 18 Wheeler Traffic. It's fairly reasonable, about $900 for a tanker full of it. (That was a few years ago) You can also just treat that "soft" spot. Hope it helps.
Thank you guys for the great content. Been RVing for a while. In the process of upgrading to a 1 ton and after that a fifth wheel. Your videos have been a great resource.
Oh man I was sucking air between my teeth with my mouth covered. EXCELLENT pro-active idea to have the tow vehicle ready and waiting in front instead of behind you. However, can I say that I so enjoy the view I get driving onto your lovely property with you because it is truly lovely. And Tara, I could feel your emotion leaving your family and mom. So many emotions coming back home after enjoying changing scenery for four months. I often use your phrase "departure depression" since hearing you say it.
Another great video. I know you will figure something out with your driveway. All your subscribers came up with some promising ideas. Your property is beautiful.
Asphalt millings work great. One layer of millings liquid tar over top an other layer of milling compact it. This will form a solid road surface that has lasted me in west Michigan for 20 years
Great job on the travel scenes and music on this episode. Glad you had a safe trip and the treck up to your cabin was fairly smooth given the preplanned assistance. Keep up the great content and look forward to meeting up on the road again one of these days.
Not sure if anyone mentioned it. But airing down your tires will most likely will solve your problem. It will give you a bigger foot print. But it has to be enough to bulge the tire.
I too have a steep section in my 1600 ft gravel driveway in southeast Tennessee. If I had the 57s put down, the wheels would spin loose even when in 4 wheel they skip over the gravel. Crushed granite fixed mine. Over time the weight compacted the crushed gravel and gave me a flat surface. One problem, heavy long term rain can sometimes wash away the crushed granite creating other issues
Another great video and some beautiful places. I know yall will figure out the driveway, whether it be putting down some recycled asphalt, different gravel or putting a winch on the truck. Chad is a problem solver.
There’s a camp we like at Copco Lake in northern CA that has the same issue trying to get out. The owner has a friend with a big tractor that will pull you out. I’d love to go back, but, not without pavement, the gravel is just too loose! Safe travels, Rollo
One possible option to avoid the perpetual tow bill would be to put a Winch on your truck and add an anchor point up at the top of that steep section. Basically have your own tow ready
Air down all 6 tires to 45-50 psi, air back up at the cabin. We have a 44 foot Fuzion and pull into the sand dunes no problem when aired down, full water, utv and small atv in the garage. We camp 400 yards off the beach in the soft stuff.
Ive been subscribed for a while... You're honest walk-throughs are appreciated 👍 ... and many a daily prayer 🙏 for the wife. Mine got MS @ 47 (she doesn't travel well) 😞 Ive been writing your ideas down 📋 because soon I'm going to try a slower approach with slow trailer travel at her pace. Bless you both....
Hey I seen both videos and what I can say is you’re going to slow. When you get to that section you got that turn that’s tight. Your trailer tires are off the edge of the road. If you could make that corner wider, then you can get a running start and not worry about the wheels going into the ditch. We have a wide gravel drive and a thought turn up hill but once I get moving I let it row. Thanks for the video
I have a long driveway at home base, and when it would rain a lot, it would wash out. So I had to put down a very hard packable SB2 gravel like they use for the base of interstates. When you get it it has to be watered and packed with a heavy duty roller machine. Around 600 bucks for a 75 yard section 10ft wide. I now have no worries when I go or come back home from trips in my 35ft motorcoach. Cheaper than paving the driveway. Chip n seal would be cheaper as well. I hope this helps. Marty Malone from Arkansas 🎉. Love the channel.
Was good meeting you Chad at the Tampa RV show. We had planned on swinging by the Grand Design area on way but got SUPER worn out showing our friends all the different options with rv’s. They are looking to jump in head first and go full time!
An inexpensive option is permeable pavers. You can get them almost anywhere. I was going to put in a picture but I guess that’s not allowed. You install them and fill in with gravel. That way the gravel won’t move. You can get them at Home Depot and any other hardware store. You can do 11 square feet for $37 (plus the gravel and labor)
I like the idea of a winch. I would not use a tree though. Dig a hole, calculate how many tonnes of concrete you need. Concrete is inexpensive. Add some rebar. Add an attachment point keeping it low. I would not get a bumper winch. There are very good electric portable winches you could buy. I would hook the portable winch to the concrete attachment point. Power it with an extension cord from the house if close enough, or a small portable gas generator. My two cents
Hi guys. Thanks for the video. I am home sick and need good entertainment. I am loving the music on this one. Oh daisy. She is so cute. We lost our beloved dog on Jan. 13. So the house seems empty. 😢 You got a nice site at the Effingham RV park.
Doesn't look like you need $40k to pave the driveway, Just pour 2 "sidewalks" (just for the tires, don't need to pave the entire width of the road) at the problem area to provide max traction where it is needed. It is a simple and most cost effective solution used often in the mountains here in the Philippines.
I understand the frustration and anxiety when taking your RV up your road. I live in a rural area and I don't get much traffic going past my house. Last July the township "paved" the road with this stupid tar and chip junk, they put so much of it down that there is a 5 inch drop at my driveway, also my driveway slopes down near my mailbox. When I back my RV up, I cant go on that side, because if the RV goes just in the right spot, the RV will slip down that slope and bottom out. So I bit the bullet and got a concrete driveway and now backing my RV up is a lot less stressful. For your situation I would suggest paving just that section where you get stuck. But for $100 for the wrecking company to help you up is great!
In MD, it's required that the county, state, etc...put a 10' apron off the road leading into any active driveway/ private road. This is to prevent breakdown of the road edge they lay.
See how easy that was... Spreading the wealth helps the neighborhood too. Just need to widen the curve so as to be moving a little faster through it, need more road width from the top of the corner, all the way inside, another lanes worth. Just a thought, you decide. Until next time, safe travels for you all.
Ah, Kansas City, our neck of the woods. We often stop in Effingham , IL , it's a good distance from Kansas City for a days drive. Our favorite place for an overnight is the Harvest Hosts, Tuscan Hills Winery.
First time commenting on your video, but been watching for years. We also stayed at the same campground in Effingham IL and had the same site(69) on our way home from Ohio to New Mexico
You don't have to have a "full pave" you could have basically traction pads poured. 2-3ft wide concrete usually referred to as a "split driveway" for each tire track. That is usually 1/2 the concrete cost and about 1/3 savings in labor from the quotes I got in east TN. Orrr... use it as an excuse to get another new truck :D leave one at the property to self tow when you get there. A new truck is more than $200 a year, but more toys is always fun!
About "the type of gravel you spreaded last time": I have a suggestion Construction companies often have access to pavement millings whigh is the pavement residue when they tear down an asphalt road. Depending of your region these millings can be a good product to put in this section of your slope. Because unless the gravel you seem to have that turns loose quite easily (which is the reason why you got stuck twice), the millings when compacted can sort of "glue" together like asphalt would do. You would have less likely loose stone that makes you lose traction on your truck. I agree that 40k$ for twice a year isnt the best investment ;)
I feel your pain. Parking at the pump is one of my biggest gripes. BUC-EES is the worst. 150 pumps and 140 have people parked at them for 30-60 minutes while they shop. Hundreds of empty parking spots on the sides of the building. Trying to drive a 5th wheel around there looking for a pump sucks. Stopped going because pump squatters.
Seems to be that truck needs to get a good run at the hill once the truck is around the corner. Something about how that 4x4 works is part of the problem. Momentum is key in this case. You also could pave just that section of the road where its needed most.
That’s a good thought about the gravel. One needs multi sizes of gravel so the smaller pieces can nestle in among the larger pieces making it less loose and more difficult to spin out. Maybe have a good gravel company come out and look at your road and give some suggestions.
Guys, I think instead of paving the road, just invest in a wench and pulley right where that tow truck sits, and you can pull yourself up anytime you need to. heck, you could even make it permanent by putting a pole in the ground or using the fence post.
My hubs said you should consider recycled asphalt millings in your trouble spots instead of paving the whole road. It lays down like gravel but then compacts into a hard surface. We had a driveway like yours with a hairpin turn halfway up at our last house. We ended up building a gravel pad with electric hook ups at the turn and parked it there. We had no open space at the top to park it. Anyway, this is just another thought for you to consider.
I would talk to the gravel company you got the last load from. Explain how you had no troubles until you got new gravel from them. They may have a different kind(shape/size) that will help lock it all together. Maybe some stone chip vibrated and packed in that area would help.
Could always try a low budget fix,and mix some bags of sakcrete in with the gravel in that area, dampen it, it should harden with the gravel and allow you the traction necessary to make it up. ?? Good thinking with the tow truck on standby... Big thumbs up😀
You guys might consider having some asphalt millings spread and compacted in the key spots where you are likely to get stuck. It won't look quite as pretty as new asphalt, but would be less punch to the wallet.
Have you looked into a bed of crushed limestone? It packs pretty well and sets up a bit. Another option is recycled asphalt. "Recycled or reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is the most cost-effective option for driveways12. The average cost of RAP is just $10 to $20 per ton or $6.20 to $8.75 per square foot1. Homeowners that opt for recycled asphalt are saving about $675 to $2,700 on materials compared to the standard cost for hot mix asphalt, which is $100 to $200 per ton1. Crushed asphalt is another option for driveways, which is recycled asphalt pavement mixed with some tar"
A couple of ideas.. A set of tire chains for the duallies on the back. I carry a set in our diesel-pusher 'just in case'. (We live near Tahoe, one never knows what we can come home to some times of the year) - this would be a $200 solution. In your case, I would put them on all 6 tires and use your 4wd locker all the way up the hill in low-range. My other idea (free) - you might try just airing-down the tires on the F450 before starting up the hill - it's a trick the offroaders do when going into the sand, etc. You are only going a short distance and the weight of the trailer would splay out the tires rather quickly without going all the way down like the overlanders do. The lower pressure gives you more contact; hence, more traction. (But may not be enough in this case). I was skeptical of the air-down thing, but my son has one of the RUclips overlander channels and he swears by it in all situations (I have zero experience with this - I don't put anything dirtier than a cardboard box in my truck bed, let alone offroading with it).
I just watch this video and had a suggestion for material to use on the road to your house. Look into recycled asphalt, it is cheaper thatn rocks or normal asphalt. Looks natural and will pack down over time. Maybe you can just redo the area where you tend to get stuck all the time. I think it will help with traction. Be safe and happy trails!
Hey, Chad for the incline issue. One thing I did on my fifth wheel toy box is find. Some of those 20000 pounds solid steel wheels and got a piece box steel and mounted it right to the frame about 18" or so from rear bumper. And then I put my license plate on a piano hinge and that seems to work for me.
Higginsville is about 20 miles from my home town due North. Come see Kansas City in May ot early June or mid September, summer is really warm. Great BBQ in KC
Seen the paving suggestiin. I have another, how about a section of ribbed concrete like they do at some boat ramps. Or a more aggressive type of stone there for added traction.
Chad, rather spending a whole bunch of money in the on concrete or hot asphalt, you can use recycled asphalt on the turns and steep areas. Yes, you will have to hire a contractor to complete the work, but recycle asphalt will get solid over the summer months. Plus, the areas where you turn while coming up the hill, make those areas wider. You’ll spend about $10000 +- but I think it’ll be much cheaper than concrete or hot asphalt.
I like the idea of a winch on the front. Put a couple winch points (steel pilings buried deep) along the side of the road (both sides) Those toy-haulers are not light, and I know that is pretty steep on camera, which means it's steeper than we can see!! Next video, lets see the Momentum Snow Hill Challenge. Oh yeah.. (insert Tool Time Tim grunt here) (if you need a reference, google , RUclips " Tim Allen grunts " ) 🙂
You consider just paving the curve and a short section of the hill, would cost less than the whole road. I have a friend that had to pave three sections on their driveway to be able to drive up it. That was 20 years ago, and it still solving their problem.
Hey Guys, just another idea in the long list of suggestions. What about Recycled Asphalt for the road? I know in our old house in Colorado the county came through and paved it with asphalt they had taken up from redoing a local road. They needed a place to dump the material they had taken up. In the sun this actually softened up and with the traffic from the neighbors traveling on it, it then hardened up and it was like a paved asphalt road. Maybe your local county would be willing to do something like this? It seems like it would be more solid than gravel and offer a better footing. Just a thought.
Wish I had a good suggestion for you on your road but I've got nothing other than maybe a short patch of asphalt or concrete. Good luck and keep the good stuff coming. After reading below I think the consensus is to pave a short patch of the drive.
Glad you had a safe trip home except the driveway, looks like you need a stronger base for the road look close and you can see your tires left what looks ruts
Have you thought about dropping tyre pressures on the rears? Drop them by 50% and go 4 low may add 25min to your drive but saves $100 and the ability crawl up that section of track.
I understand paving can get expensive. Have you considered Chip sealing? Looks like your truck has the power to get you up there, but the gravel is just too loose for the wheels to grab.
Have you considered paving the section you get stuck on? and not the whole thing. Also you might want to consider a winch for your truck to pull yourself up that section
I thought the same thing about just paving that section. Winch good idea too.
Hah!!! You beat me to it I had the exact same idea 👍
Yes I agree with you guys thinking the same
Both of those are in the running. 😊 But, it's hard to beat $100 each return.
@@ChangingLanesor mount winch to something secure at the top of the hill then hook to truck each time. That way wouldn’t have to do major truck mods and add weight.
Sorry to hear about "Stuck F450 Curve." Time for a Bumper and Winch! Time for a COLLABORATION!
For sure! FWIW, we've made one more trip out with our 410 since this and we got back up with no assistance last time. The secret was keeping speed up through the curve. Once we can do that reliably a few more times, we can drop the tow truck. 😊
@@ChangingLanes I was going to say Momentum is key to getting up that driveway! See what I did there, haha
Looks like you may have to at least pave the trouble spots so its less likely to slip at slower speeds. Don't have to pave the whole driveway.
Same thing as the last two responders! Pave the few parts that matter and let it roll!! The momentum joke wrights itself. Got to do it!! Y’all be safe.
I love it that you are showing us your problem-solving skills. Everything is figure out and when you bought the property, I'm positive you thought of this as a possible strain in the future. I think it's beneficial to the rest of us to see that there's more than one way to accomplish a task and that's better to teach people then just to give up on your dream cabin. Thank you for showing the process. I've always enjoyed your videos even though we are no longer living in our RV or Traveling in an RV. But we are truck drivers and we do know exactly some of the struggles that you voice about the truck stops. Keep up the good work. Your music is always fun to listen to and I enjoy the quality of videos that you guys have put out since I started watching you.
So many things to think about when you buy a property. Thank you for sharing your tips and struggles. The bright side is you can relax a bit now.
Good seeing you at the RV show…good call on having the tow truck on call.
See if any material companies carry recycled asphalt. It’s usually cheaper than gravel and as it heats and compacts it forms a very solid road-like base.
Or recycled concrete. The powders from recrushing it is like a bonding agent when put down as crushed stone. Recycled asphalt does the same in the heated summer sun. Melts and rebonds.
@@DrRodder_Jim Recycled asphalt is a good idea "millings". Recycled concrete will make dust, and when wet a slippery mess that might not really help.
@@fredfish666 I have recycled concrete on the side of my garage. Not slippery or dusty once settled.
You could build portable winch points along the driveway to hook up a winch to which could pull you past those tricky areas.
In the Oil Fields they use Calcium Carbonate to bind and stabilize gravel lease roads.
When done right the surface is almost as good as concrete and lasts for years under heavy 18 Wheeler Traffic.
It's fairly reasonable, about $900 for a tanker full of it. (That was a few years ago)
You can also just treat that "soft" spot.
Hope it helps.
I was thinking along this line. Look into a different size or type of stone. roll and pack it.
Bless you guys! hope you had a great time with the girls!
Keep up the traveling with time you will find a great opportunity to fix it the way it work for you
Thank you
Impressive U turn!
Thanks! I've tried various "routes" to get the RV turned around and this one was the least destructive to the yard. 😊
Pave a small 30-40 foot section at that spot so the dually has a chance to get a little momentum
Thank you guys for the great content. Been RVing for a while. In the process of upgrading to a 1 ton and after that a fifth wheel. Your videos have been a great resource.
Quite an adventure. Enjoy your time at the cabin.
Oh man I was sucking air between my teeth with my mouth covered. EXCELLENT pro-active idea to have the tow vehicle ready and waiting in front instead of behind you. However, can I say that I so enjoy the view I get driving onto your lovely property with you because it is truly lovely. And Tara, I could feel your emotion leaving your family and mom. So many emotions coming back home after enjoying changing scenery for four months. I often use your phrase "departure depression" since hearing you say it.
Another great video. I know you will figure something out with your driveway. All your subscribers came up with some promising ideas. Your property is beautiful.
Asphalt millings work great. One layer of millings liquid tar over top an other layer of milling compact it. This will form a solid road surface that has lasted me in west Michigan for 20 years
Always fun to see you guys traveling through Dayton and recognize our hometown! Safe travels and smart idea on calling the tow early!👍🏻
Its a great feeling getting home well deserved good job & good vibes love your content
Welcome to the mountains of NC. Aint it lovely. Beautiful place makes it all worth while ❤❤❤
That Lake brings back memories while at tech school at Chanute AFB, MWR had boat rentals there, spent many weekends camping and boating!,
Was at Chanute in '80, then again '90-91
Great travel video
Cheers!
If it is just one area you get stuck in, try some crushed asphalt in that area. Cheap and pretty good to get traction on.
Great job on the travel scenes and music on this episode. Glad you had a safe trip and the treck up to your cabin was fairly smooth given the preplanned assistance. Keep up the great content and look forward to meeting up on the road again one of these days.
You did it! - Cheers!
Not sure if anyone mentioned it. But airing down your tires will most likely will solve your problem. It will give you a bigger foot print. But it has to be enough to bulge the tire.
The front ones need weight
I too have a steep section in my 1600 ft gravel driveway in southeast Tennessee. If I had the 57s put down, the wheels would spin loose even when in 4 wheel they skip over the gravel. Crushed granite fixed mine. Over time the weight compacted the crushed gravel and gave me a flat surface. One problem, heavy long term rain can sometimes wash away the crushed granite creating other issues
Another great video and some beautiful places. I know yall will figure out the driveway, whether it be putting down some recycled asphalt, different gravel or putting a winch on the truck. Chad is a problem solver.
Looks like a 7% + grade on gravel, so some slipping is expected.
There’s a camp we like at Copco Lake in northern CA that has the same issue trying to get out. The owner has a friend with a big tractor that will pull you out. I’d love to go back, but, not without pavement, the gravel is just too loose! Safe travels, Rollo
Just wanted to say you have the best/sharpest looking Momentum out there! Sweet setup...
One possible option to avoid the perpetual tow bill would be to put a Winch on your truck and add an anchor point up at the top of that steep section. Basically have your own tow ready
Air down all 6 tires to 45-50 psi, air back up at the cabin. We have a 44 foot Fuzion and pull into the sand dunes no problem when aired down, full water, utv and small atv in the garage. We camp 400 yards off the beach in the soft stuff.
Ive been subscribed for a while... You're honest walk-throughs are appreciated 👍
... and many a daily prayer 🙏 for the wife. Mine got MS @ 47 (she doesn't travel well) 😞
Ive been writing your ideas down 📋 because soon I'm going to try a slower approach with slow trailer travel at her pace. Bless you both....
Hey I seen both videos and what I can say is you’re going to slow. When you get to that section you got that turn that’s tight. Your trailer tires are off the edge of the road. If you could make that corner wider, then you can get a running start and not worry about the wheels going into the ditch. We have a wide gravel drive and a thought turn up hill but once I get moving I let it row. Thanks for the video
You're just going to slow, hit it.. you'll be fine..😉😁
Love the video. Always fun watching folks travel through my home state, plus you stayed at my favorite sandwich town: Effingham.
I have a long driveway at home base, and when it would rain a lot, it would wash out. So I had to put down a very hard packable SB2 gravel like they use for the base of interstates. When you get it it has to be watered and packed with a heavy duty roller machine. Around 600 bucks for a 75 yard section 10ft wide. I now have no worries when I go or come back home from trips in my 35ft motorcoach. Cheaper than paving the driveway. Chip n seal would be cheaper as well. I hope this helps.
Marty Malone from Arkansas 🎉. Love the channel.
I have a 376 and really have to be careful. Doesn’t take much, even a rail road crossing can destroy the back of the RV.
Hey, we've camped at Effingham! The sites were a bit tight get into we found but nice campground for a night or two.
Thanks for video.
Was good meeting you Chad at the Tampa RV show. We had planned on swinging by the Grand Design area on way but got SUPER worn out showing our friends all the different options with rv’s. They are looking to jump in head first and go full time!
An inexpensive option is permeable pavers. You can get them almost anywhere. I was going to put in a picture but I guess that’s not allowed. You install them and fill in with gravel. That way the gravel won’t move. You can get them at Home Depot and any other hardware store. You can do 11 square feet for $37 (plus the gravel and labor)
I like the idea of a winch. I would not use a tree though. Dig a hole, calculate how many tonnes of concrete you need. Concrete is inexpensive. Add some rebar. Add an attachment point keeping it low. I would not get a bumper winch. There are very good electric portable winches you could buy. I would hook the portable winch to the concrete attachment point. Power it with an extension cord from the house if close enough, or a small portable gas generator. My two cents
Hi guys. Thanks for the video. I am home sick and need good entertainment. I am loving the music on this one. Oh daisy. She is so cute. We lost our beloved dog on Jan. 13. So the house seems empty. 😢 You got a nice site at the Effingham RV park.
Doesn't look like you need $40k to pave the driveway, Just pour 2 "sidewalks" (just for the tires, don't need to pave the entire width of the road) at the problem area to provide max traction where it is needed. It is a simple and most cost effective solution used often in the mountains here in the Philippines.
I understand the frustration and anxiety when taking your RV up your road. I live in a rural area and I don't get much traffic going past my house. Last July the township "paved" the road with this stupid tar and chip junk, they put so much of it down that there is a 5 inch drop at my driveway, also my driveway slopes down near my mailbox. When I back my RV up, I cant go on that side, because if the RV goes just in the right spot, the RV will slip down that slope and bottom out. So I bit the bullet and got a concrete driveway and now backing my RV up is a lot less stressful. For your situation I would suggest paving just that section where you get stuck. But for $100 for the wrecking company to help you up is great!
In MD, it's required that the county, state, etc...put a 10' apron off the road leading into any active driveway/ private road. This is to prevent breakdown of the road edge they lay.
See how easy that was... Spreading the wealth helps the neighborhood too. Just need to widen the curve so as to be moving a little faster through it, need more road width from the top of the corner, all the way inside, another lanes worth. Just a thought, you decide. Until next time, safe travels for you all.
When we get diesel we always get fueled up and then finding a parking spot then go in and get what we need from the truck stop.
Ah, Kansas City, our neck of the woods.
We often stop in Effingham
, IL , it's a good distance from Kansas City for a days drive. Our favorite place for an overnight is the Harvest Hosts, Tuscan Hills Winery.
First time commenting on your video, but been watching for years.
We also stayed at the same campground in Effingham IL and had the same site(69) on our way home from Ohio to New Mexico
I agree with the part about people tying up pumps. I think some of them feel we can just pull up to any pump. People are very inconsiderate.
You don't have to have a "full pave" you could have basically traction pads poured. 2-3ft wide concrete usually referred to as a "split driveway" for each tire track. That is usually 1/2 the concrete cost and about 1/3 savings in labor from the quotes I got in east TN. Orrr... use it as an excuse to get another new truck :D leave one at the property to self tow when you get there. A new truck is more than $200 a year, but more toys is always fun!
About "the type of gravel you spreaded last time": I have a suggestion
Construction companies often have access to pavement millings whigh is the pavement residue when they tear down an asphalt road.
Depending of your region these millings can be a good product to put in this section of your slope. Because unless the gravel you seem to have that turns loose quite easily (which is the reason why you got stuck twice), the millings when compacted can sort of "glue" together like asphalt would do. You would have less likely loose stone that makes you lose traction on your truck.
I agree that 40k$ for twice a year isnt the best investment ;)
That’s tough! Beautiful cabin and beautiful rig though
I feel your pain. Parking at the pump is one of my biggest gripes. BUC-EES is the worst. 150 pumps and 140 have people parked at them for 30-60 minutes while they shop. Hundreds of empty parking spots on the sides of the building. Trying to drive a 5th wheel around there looking for a pump sucks. Stopped going because pump squatters.
People in general are just more self absorbed and inconsiderate these days, unfortunately. 😞
I’m not a fan of BUC-EES. It’s just not fun, clean restrooms though.
Maybe consider a removable (or permanent) winch on the ford with a few well placed winch anchors points going up the driveway.
Love the videos! Have a fun time. Have a good day!
You have a huge RV! Dang.
yep WELCOME to INDIANA!!!
Seems to be that truck needs to get a good run at the hill once the truck is around the corner. Something about how that 4x4 works is part of the problem. Momentum is key in this case.
You also could pave just that section of the road where its needed most.
That’s a good thought about the gravel. One needs multi sizes of gravel so the smaller pieces can nestle in among the larger pieces making it less loose and more difficult to spin out. Maybe have a good gravel company come out and look at your road and give some suggestions.
Using tire chains would dramatically help with traction. Its amazing how much they really do help
The cabin road saga continues. I was hopeful this time.
Guys, I think instead of paving the road, just invest in a wench and pulley right where that tow truck sits, and you can pull yourself up anytime you need to. heck, you could even make it permanent by putting a pole in the ground or using the fence post.
RAM to the rescue. 💪
😂🤣
We stayed at Camp lakewood in
Illinois. We got fresh eggs at check in 😊
Look into asphalt milling
Have you considered airing down your truck tires a bit? Even a slightly larger contact patch might provide enough traction in the trouble spots.
If we air down the 19.5" commercial tires they can come off bead very easily. 😳
My hubs said you should consider recycled asphalt millings in your trouble spots instead of paving the whole road. It lays down like gravel but then compacts into a hard surface. We had a driveway like yours with a hairpin turn halfway up at our last house. We ended up building a gravel pad with electric hook ups at the turn and parked it there. We had no open space at the top to park it. Anyway, this is just another thought for you to consider.
I would talk to the gravel company you got the last load from. Explain how you had no troubles until you got new gravel from them. They may have a different kind(shape/size) that will help lock it all together. Maybe some stone chip vibrated and packed in that area would help.
Have you considered just paving that one section that you always get stuck at? You can always pave the rest later, or in sections.
I get fuel at the Loves everyday. They're still working on that awning
We have had similar issues at truck stops across I-10 a week ago. Ugh, just be courteous to the next person.
Great to meet Chad in Tampa BTW.
Could always try a low budget fix,and mix some bags of sakcrete in with the gravel in that area, dampen it, it should harden with the gravel and allow you the traction necessary to make it up. ??
Good thinking with the tow truck on standby... Big thumbs up😀
We just go over to the Harvest Host Tuscan Hills Winery in Effingham at look at the corn. They have really good pizza. You did have a great lake view.
You guys might consider having some asphalt millings spread and compacted in the key spots where you are likely to get stuck. It won't look quite as pretty as new asphalt, but would be less punch to the wallet.
You need to put a winch on that truck and put a big concrete post in up near the gate. Lot cheaper than 40,000 for pavement
Pave just that corner
Have you looked into a bed of crushed limestone? It packs pretty well and sets up a bit. Another option is recycled asphalt. "Recycled or reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is the most cost-effective option for driveways12. The average cost of RAP is just $10 to $20 per ton or $6.20 to $8.75 per square foot1. Homeowners that opt for recycled asphalt are saving about $675 to $2,700 on materials compared to the standard cost for hot mix asphalt, which is $100 to $200 per ton1. Crushed asphalt is another option for driveways, which is recycled asphalt pavement mixed with some tar"
A couple of ideas.. A set of tire chains for the duallies on the back. I carry a set in our diesel-pusher 'just in case'. (We live near Tahoe, one never knows what we can come home to some times of the year) - this would be a $200 solution. In your case, I would put them on all 6 tires and use your 4wd locker all the way up the hill in low-range. My other idea (free) - you might try just airing-down the tires on the F450 before starting up the hill - it's a trick the offroaders do when going into the sand, etc. You are only going a short distance and the weight of the trailer would splay out the tires rather quickly without going all the way down like the overlanders do. The lower pressure gives you more contact; hence, more traction. (But may not be enough in this case). I was skeptical of the air-down thing, but my son has one of the RUclips overlander channels and he swears by it in all situations (I have zero experience with this - I don't put anything dirtier than a cardboard box in my truck bed, let alone offroading with it).
I just watch this video and had a suggestion for material to use on the road to your house. Look into recycled asphalt, it is cheaper thatn rocks or normal asphalt. Looks natural and will pack down over time. Maybe you can just redo the area where you tend to get stuck all the time. I think it will help with traction. Be safe and happy trails!
Hey, Chad for the incline issue. One thing I did on my fifth wheel toy box is find. Some of those 20000 pounds solid steel wheels and got a piece box steel and mounted it right to the frame about 18" or so from rear bumper. And then I put my license plate on a piano hinge and that seems to work for me.
Higginsville is about 20 miles from my home town due North. Come see Kansas City in May ot early June or mid September, summer is really warm. Great BBQ in KC
Having your friendly tow truck driver on speed dial is $$$ well spent!
Seen the paving suggestiin. I have another, how about a section of ribbed concrete like they do at some boat ramps.
Or a more aggressive type of stone there for added traction.
Omg! I was at a love's today with 4 pumps. Two of which has abandoned trucks sitting at the pumps!
Chad, rather spending a whole bunch of money in the on concrete or hot asphalt, you can use recycled asphalt on the turns and steep areas. Yes, you will have to hire a contractor to complete the work, but recycle asphalt will get solid over the summer months. Plus, the areas where you turn while coming up the hill, make those areas wider. You’ll spend about $10000 +- but I think it’ll be much cheaper than concrete or hot asphalt.
I like the idea of a winch on the front. Put a couple winch points (steel pilings buried deep) along the side of the road (both sides) Those toy-haulers are not light, and I know that is pretty steep on camera, which means it's steeper than we can see!! Next video, lets see the Momentum Snow Hill Challenge. Oh yeah.. (insert Tool Time Tim grunt here) (if you need a reference, google , RUclips " Tim Allen grunts " ) 🙂
You consider just paving the curve and a short section of the hill, would cost less than the whole road. I have a friend that had to pave three sections on their driveway to be able to drive up it. That was 20 years ago, and it still solving their problem.
Hey Guys, just another idea in the long list of suggestions. What about Recycled Asphalt for the road? I know in our old house in Colorado the county came through and paved it with asphalt they had taken up from redoing a local road. They needed a place to dump the material they had taken up. In the sun this actually softened up and with the traffic from the neighbors traveling on it, it then hardened up and it was like a paved asphalt road. Maybe your local county would be willing to do something like this? It seems like it would be more solid than gravel and offer a better footing. Just a thought.
Great Vid! Indiana roads are the worst in our country. I have a 45 ft. Toy Hauler. I won't be back on Indiana roads anytime soon!!
Wish I had a good suggestion for you on your road but I've got nothing other than maybe a short patch of asphalt or concrete. Good luck and keep the good stuff coming. After reading below I think the consensus is to pave a short patch of the drive.
Well that road and the pitch is beyond your 450 For dually! That is a steep incline coming home! Easier going down the mountain!
Glad you had a safe trip home except the driveway, looks like you need a stronger base for the road look close and you can see your tires left what looks ruts
How about a couple of loads of "crush and run" stone that will pack in really tight and give you better traction than that gravel.
Have you thought about dropping tyre pressures on the rears? Drop them by 50% and go 4 low may add 25min to your drive but saves $100 and the ability crawl up that section of track.
I understand paving can get expensive. Have you considered Chip sealing? Looks like your truck has the power to get you up there, but the gravel is just too loose for the wheels to grab.
Do you ever want a smaller rig? Less problems with towing & places to park.
We love y'all, but we mostly watch for Daisy. 😉Glad you were prepared for 'the hill'.