Thanks for the info. We didn't put any weight in the back of either vehicle
yet, and it seems to have been just fine so far. Don't want to take any
chances though, so we'll be putting some sand bags in there shortly. As for
the other accessories you mentioned, I think I have that pretty much
covered. Here's my list of goodies in the truck:
Blanket
Shovel
Flares
Emergency 911/Call Police sign
Small bag of salt
Candle
Waterproof matches
Compass
Candy Bar/Cereal Bar
Mechanic's Jumper Cables
Flash Lights
Cell Phone
Should I add anything else to the list?
Norah
current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Sawyer,
> Travis
> Sent: Friday, January 15, 1999 11:50 AM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: DML My Winter Mod, was New Dakota chick
>
>
> Jason, curious DML'ers:
> I just mailed JonS the two pix of the bed of my '97. He'll
> probably put them in the pix page.
>
> Basically it involes the sand/salt mixture from the town highway
> dept and a couple of rubbermaid bins.
> I take 2 10 gallon bins (people that want more weight, use more
> bins)
> and fill them with the s/s mix and cover them. I only use two
> because
> I often don't need that much weight (2 bins is about 100 lbs i
> think).
> The 10 gallon bins are manageable if I need to take them out for
> trips
> to the lumber yard or toting stuff. The 10 gal. bins also sit below
> the top of the bed, so you do obscure the view (or can keep your
> tonneau
> on).
>
> I use 2x4's to hold the bins in place - the bins shift if there is
> no
> snow in the bed and I don't want them flying into the front of the
> bed if
> I have to stop due to a snow moron.
>
> Other mods: remove perf. mods that are 'quick mods', like JonS
> removed
> his airfilter mod (I think) and uses the stock one.
>
> Other things: I keep a tow rope and a come-along in the Club cab.
> I hate
> snow morons but I don't like to see people stranded. Also I use the
> glove
> compartment for, you guessed it, gloves! (silly me ;).
>
>
>
> > > Subject: RE: DML DML: New Dakota chick
> > Well, don't keep us in suspense! Let's hear 'em!
> >
> > Jason
>
> -travis
>
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