I have a larger plastic shovel that I keep in my truck, with an
extending handle. It's a bucket-type - kinda narrow, tall walls, and
about 18 inches long. Haven't had to use it yet.
I wasn't able to find heavy bags like you describe, Kyle, only cheap
plastic. Oh well.
If I do get water into those bags, I think I'll remove them from the bed
BEFORE they thaw out. A couple weeks riding around unloaded will be
worth the ease of removal. They'll weigh the same, but moving a solid
brick is easier than having the bag self-destruct.
Kyle Kozubal wrote:
> I use 3-4 bags........I think they are around 75 pounds each. They are like
> $2-$3 per bag......and well worth it traction-wise. The bags I buy are made
> of a snad-bag type material; in fact I havent bought any 'traction bags' in
> about 2 years, cause I just throw them in my garage until I need them next.
> They hold up very well. Andy is right, they bags do weigh alot more once
> they take on water and freeze up in the winter. Good to hear the
> 'traction-bag-box' is working out for you also. Just a side not on a winter
> gear safety item which I just throw in my bed: Buy a $5 small spade shovel
> from Home Depot. It is about 30 inches tall, and is small enough to store in
> a tool box or behind your seat, yet large enough to do some serious snow
> removal incase you get "temporarily delayed"(aka stuck). Good Luck!
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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