Not bad...
But I don't see the Beer on your list?!?
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Mike Styer
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2000 10:45 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Winter Emergency Preparations
Hey Everybody,
With all this talk about winter driving safety, I though I'd toss out
the stuff I've done that have worked best. I'm an Eagle Scout and do
believe in being prepared :)
REAR WEIGHT- I used 3-75 lb tube bags and put them in the very back of
the bed along the sides and tailgate. Never had a problem with them
moving around.
FIRST AID KIT- under the rear seat
FLASHLIGHT- in the center console
FIRE EXTINGUISHER- I removed the passenger side rear clothes hook and
just bolted on the mount for a ABC fire extinguisher. (haven't used it
yet thank goodness:)
SMALL SHOVEL- Drilled two small hole in the side of the be up front and
on the passenger side, and used another fire extinguisher mount. The
shovel is small enough it doesn't protrude sideways any, and it has yet
to come loose when I don't want it too.
During the winter I generally keep a blanket in the truck anyway, and I
always have my rubber mats. My set up has handled 3 TN ice storms, and
3 Great Lake snowstorms. The only time I did not feel comfortable
drinving in the storm I pulled over. It still wasn't letting up any
after an hour, so I grabbed the shovel, and FILLED the bed with snow.
Kept me awake and I must have loaded another 200 lbs. Got me from
Cleveland to Syracuse :)
And for what it's worth, I stop everytime I see someone who needs help.
Even if I can't pull them out, I can give them a ride to a phone.
Mike S.
93 v6, 5-speed, CC, 2 wheel drive
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