Snow Plowing up to 8.5 miles is how we come and go all winter long!

[@rockymountainjazzfan1822]

A friend of mine plows private ranch roads in a mountainous area that gets regular large snowstorms like this. Years ago they gave up on pickup trucks with plows destroying themselves in just a season or two. They use a couple of old road grader all-wheel-drives with blades and front-mounted butterfly plows and a used 4WD front loader with a blade attachment that clamps to the bucket. Those machines were over a decade old when they bought them used and they've been using them for close to 20 years now and they're still going strong. My long time mechanic told me that one season of plowing with a pickup is equivalent to 10 years of normal wear on a pickup driveline, suspension, and engine.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for reaching out...I agree on your assessment! We have an older road grader in the works as we also realize that we are pushing our truck too much...being a non-profit, this is all we had to use but I agree that older commercial machines are the way to go.

[@wayne8276]

Absolutely !!!

[@SergeyPRKL]

Here in FInland we use farmtractors with adjustable blade and blower, 6x6 Volvo etc. dumptrucks with front and belly blades and graders. We don't play at all with pickups (there is like few thousand registered in whole country). Small caliber equipment is basically nonexistent. Even private roads like in this, majority have some old tractor with a snowblower. I'm not saying it is wrong to use a heavy duty pickup especially like this on a private road, but we just don't get it, my home road is 5km private and our own maintenance and we simply do it with a 80's 4x4 Farmtractor (Fiat agri). Now in christmas 21, in less than two days we got 60cm of snow and it takes like 20 minutes to plow one lane, it is technically 2 lanes but just 4,5m wide and the blower is 2.5m wide. Those are lot cheaper than any car, and lasts forever, i got mine, used, 10 years ago for about 4000euro, ie. 6000 canadian dollars. First 4x4 tractor we had was a Soviet made Belarus from the 60's with 2m wide blower. That did the job for 40 years, and it was dirt cheap in the early 80's :) We don't even have any else use for them, they were just for keeping the road good. Fuel consumption is also a fraction. Only better side in Pickups is comfort. These tractors are quite horrible that are made 40+ years ago.

[@wayne8276]

@@SergeyPRKL Your Wise . Smart !!!

[@mb7050]

nothing beats a road grader.

[@jamescurtis9267]

I plowed the roads many years in Maine and I find you can not have any heat in the cab when the temperature is real low. Dress warm and keep the windshield cold. If you do the snow flies over the windshield and does not stick. Wet windshield builds ice.

[@TripleAstyle1]

Interesting.... I suppose if you dont thaw the snow it cant re-freeze on the windshield so that makes sense.

[@MrSupremeBean]

Same here man! Usually cracking the window even when it’s negative out just to stop from sweating 😅

[@1STGeneral]

Heated wiper blades

[@jamescurtis9267]

@@1STGeneral If you got them use them, if you don’t then run a cold windshield when you have cold temperatures and dry snow.

[@TsunauticusIV]

EXACTLY. Someone knows what’s it’s like. Lol

[@getdusty1]

I like how you give glory to God and that it is reflected in your language. Be blessed!!!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thank you!

[@jimwhitman5805]

Pull your sun visors down close to the windshield. It captures enough warm air to keep your windshield clear. I used to freeze up bad on the open prairies until I started to flip my visors. Your going slow enough it should help to warm the glass.

[@jackryan4973]

Genius

[@ynot0714]

Good info!

[@keithmitchell5332]

Try to keep heat off your windshield then no snow melts on it

[@Growmechanic]

I do the same! He’s correct!

[@michaelroecker4315]

Cold on those prairies i hear....Went to Minnesota and the cold is a whole different thing compared to Maryland

[@189wolfy]

I appreciate you plowing as a ministry! I did that for years living in Willow Alaska and then in South Haven Michigan. I had a Dodge 3500 with a heavy steel10 foot BOSS VPLOW. I had the absolute pleasure of never taking money except for one client who really did have an extensive job on his property. Money wasn't tight for them so I reluctantly accepted gas money. For me it was just a passionate ministry! Now I live in Myrtle Beach South Carolina so the plowing days are done but for 13 years I was all over it! And both the truck and plow served me well! Great times!!

[@MentoringTimothy]

We love living up, thanks for reaching out!

[@danielrhodes8287]

I want to publicly thank you for not being afraid to acknowledge and praise God for the provisions He has given you. You are an inspiration. Keep up the good work brother.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for the encouragement...what we do is not about us but about Him.

[@stevenphelps7929]

I'll tell you this! You got the right truck for it.

[@ac-6569]

That is one awesome rig, works extremely well!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks! Having the extra power with a diesel when needed has helped us move snow in tough locations!

[@pyro323]

Now that's some deep snow! Good on ya for helping your neighbor out! ❄️ ☃️

[@robertmintz63]

Good video, I used to drive a grader in Canada to open roads & also cut down the high banks , bull blade on front (width of machine) 14ft moldboard , 14ft wing ,set the bull blade about 4” of road , mold about 2” for first pass & if high banking , carry wing about 12-18”, depending on high of bank , about 10mph full throttle . As someone mentioned a grader or front end loader is best . If you watch many snow plow vids , Sweden , Norway , etc , you will see that they use front end loaders & tractors with various attachments, & they put the hammer down & roll the snow back & when they use plows that can change direction always roll the snow down the mountain

[@MentoringTimothy]

Great insight, we do have a grader in the works...no wing but it does have the moldboard and a V-plow attached that is 11'wide and 8'high. This will dramatically help our snow removal process. Thanks for reaching out!

[@galehess6676]

@@MentoringTimothy local inventor/hydraulic shop owner made a machine the township used , giant ~8' across snow blower on a truck if i recall. our township used it, total beast. my wife wrote a book , his life story, good read and this was a highlight in my mind

[@TimShieldsPhotography]

I just watched your promo video on your website. I love it. The world needs more Dave's like you! One trick I learned to stop my windshield from freezing up and also causing ice on the wipers when snow is falling is to not use defrost. Keep the hot air off your windshield. Heat the truck with the dash or floor vents. When the windshield is cold the flying snow does not melt on it. Your ministry is awesome. Keep up the great work Dave!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for your insight and encouragement! This ministry is why we are here!

[@kingtut5923]

Winter wipers also come in handy

[@aaronsbarker]

I've always thought that the "snow plow prep package" should include a heated windshield, wipers, washer and a defrost switch that doesn't shut off. Or they should have a upgraded "commercial/extreme" prep package that does.

[@slammed.yotas1974]

You don't wanna heated windshield, it will turn into water and make ice and then you will be constantly scraping ice

[@TsunauticusIV]

People that haven’t experienced true cold don’t understand how windshields can build ice. They think you should be able to turn the heat on full blast and put it on defrost. It doesn’t work like that when it’s really cold outside. You’re actually better off leaving the heat nearly off and dressing warm. Prevents the melting snow from instantly melting and forming ice. When the windshield is hit enough to instantly melt the falling/blowing snow... it will build layer upon layer of ice and you can end up with a big problem in a short time. It’s tricky to learn how to balance the melt/refreeze issues but once you’ve gotten a few northern winters under your belt... you’ll get it. Lol

[@TsunauticusIV]

Oh and if you think a wire heated windshield would be a benefit... it isn’t. We tried that already. Lol

[@aaronsbarker]

@@slammed.yotas1974 from my 40÷ years of experience, it's very much situational and conditions dependent. If it's super cold with a dry, blowing snow, keeping the windshield cold is best, but if it's hovering around the freezing mark anyway, the heated elements of that system are effective. But if 8 don't have them and can't get them, you can't pick what works best for the conditions.

[@aaronsbarker]

@@TsunauticusIV 40+ years in Maine plowing snow. Trust me, I know the difference between -10 wind- blown and 33 degree cement dump snow falls. Having the options and knowing when to use them is key. There is a vast difference between plowing roads at 15-20mph and plowing driveways/ lots around and under trees and obstructions that also wildly change the dynamics. If you don't have the equipment, you don't have the options. But you're right, having the options also allows you to make the wrong choices... that's where experience comes into play.

[@samschneider9524]

I've got over 20 years of snow plowing experience heavy duty municipality be it state or County plowing on paved roadways as well as mountain roads and it's best not to windrow your snow on the uphill side any more than absolutely necessary because once it's there you can't move it always pull away from the bank and throw to the downhill side is generally your best option it's not always possible but that is something that is a highly advisable but eight and a half miles that's a good push with a pickup plow you can still do a heck of a lot

[@bluethunder1951]

And having the blades leading edge angled on the downhill side could be a accident waiting to happen if the corner bit catches something it could pull the front end hard to the right and it’s over the edge you go, not much time to react at 30 mph or faster.

[@69jbr69]

@@bluethunder1951 Ya, I didn't like that plow angle at all. I've had my extended cab long box with ice breaker chains on thrown right off the road before because of that.

[@bluethunder1951]

@@69jbr69 for sure, my driveway is a mile long with a 10% grade down a steep river valley with a 3-1 steep slope on the road side, so I always blade from the high bank side to the river side, it’s to easy to catch a frozen edge and get pulled over the edge.

[@evanch123456]

Could not agree more.

[@Sugarkryptonite]

@@bluethunder1951 Can you explain what you mean about the plow angle? I didn't understand from what you said but I'm curious if ever I have to do it I don't want it to happen to me.

[@scottnyc6572]

I ended getting winter blades after constantly having to clear the ice buildup.Well done!!

[@nighthawksim6675]

dude u are such a nice neighbor. plowing people out and leaving some anti freeze for the neighbor.

[@TheHappyHermit]

By far the best plowing video I've seen. That rig impressed the hell out of me.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks!

[@mrv6968]

As an ex-pat Canadian living in the Philippines you brought back some chilling moments. Thank you and stay warm and safe!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Glad you enjoyed it and enjoy some mangos for me!

[@firebrand07]

That is real ministry! God bless and keep you safe up there. There is little room for error. Godspeed!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for your comments!

[@smj_]

Ya'll should add a backwards-facing camera to see those nice lines run through the snow. Keep up the good work!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Good idea, thanks for sharing!

[@ifronnin]

My dad used to put metal tracks over our skid-steer tires. It looks and sounds like an military tank. The tracks chewed through tires but we never got stuck.

[@marcfournier823]

Get a Unimog with a double auger 8 foot blower. I have a single auger 8 foot blower on my tractor that works really well as well. The Unimog you could drive to other jobs if you were clearing several roads.

[@TheDirtyBirchTrails]

Wrong, plowing is the fastest. I plow 10foot v blade and long driveways. Tried everything. Plowing is byfar the quickest for these types of roads.

[@1DirtyMutt]

@@TheDirtyBirchTrails It’s not always about finishing fast, some guys are all about finishing fast…🤦‍♂️. A blower doesn’t leave berms and ridges on the side of the road or driveway, if you have a long snowy winters those berms only encourage drifting. A blower gets the snow away from the road or driveway…it may be a bit slower but it’s definitely worth the the time.

[@kevinmccliment7591]

moved from ohio to atlanta 14 years ago. Used to plow with my brother and Dad sometimes all night taking turns in an old Ford. Aah I miss those times and I miss Dad.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Sorry for your loss, glad the video brought back some good memories

[@waynetaylor5227]

my mother told the story of a local guy in Kennebunk Maine using his own Diamond T truck to plow snow for the town in area west of town where the snow was so deep he lost track of where the road was and just plowed a new " road" out through the pucker brush. Hey, it was level ground.

[@ezragrace6348]

Yessah

[@VideosClassAct]

Wow, our situations are so similar! I have to plow 8 miles of forest service road to get to my off grid home. I even have the same plow! And yes, I have to stop every mile or so to remove the snow buildup under the wiper blades. The floor heat with a window cracked as mentioned in the comments doesn’t work, but I might try installing heated wipers. At 5400 elevation, we get similar amounts of snow. The berms got so high that there was nowhere to put the snow until we eventually got snowed in and could not get to town. (We have supplies.) Even before watching your video we made plans to purchase a snowblower for our skid steer next season. Glad to hear that is what others are doing!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for reaching out and sharing...the challenge is real and our roads are narrow in spots and shaded so the snow stacks up...but, the beauty, the rawness of the land and having lots of challenges is truly a blessing to us. Stay in touch and thanks again for sharing.

[@LK-pc4sq]

I hope you have lots of emergency food and severecold weather gear in your truck plus satalite transmisster.

[@Saskranger]

I’ve done a fair bit of snow plowing and a old guy gave me the tip that he turns off the defrost before he starts plowing. As long as the windshield and wipers stay cold it won’t ice up. The snow doesn’t melt on windshield and the wipers push it off easily. Turn heater to warm your feet only and crack a window to prevent fogging. Hours of plowing never having to stop to deice windshield and wipers.

[@patrickcarroll5931]

Heated wipers are fairly easily bent up out of some fuel or brake line. They suck up a ton of engine heat too, though. You'll want valves on them. Check out pics of piston bullies and prinoth snowcats. Pickup trucks have shit defrost capabilities

[@davejackson8047]

Nice truck and plowing job!!

[@jwh2ohouse1962]

For that kind of snow the 18” deflector keeps most of the snow off the windshield. Worth every penny.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for the insight, mine are 12" I think

[@LoneWolfSnowplowing]

There are variables, but ALWAYS begin plowing a storm in full V, in heavier storms you'd want to be in full V with the plow lifted a little off the ground....higher off the ground for more snow......less high for less snow. If you plow starting just with the blade angled to one side and the road is less than 2 blade widths wide, you end up with more snow on that side and it's much harder on the truck, more chance of the rear of the truck shifting sideways, more chance getting stuck, more chance to hurt the transmission/transfer case etc. You can bias being a little left or a little right of center depending on the slope of the terrain. Ideally you'd want to bias being a little closer to the uphill side so that most of the snow you plow would end up on the downhill side. A lot of the snow you are plowing you are pushing on the upslope side which is pinching a lot of snow to that side, the snow won't have anywhere to go. That size pickup and plow can only windrow so high and then the road will be forced over to the downslope side. That makes no sense. Full V, keep on the left side of the road for most of what you see in this video, then turn around at the top, angle the blade full left and come down at a decent clip and most that snow will windrow way off the road. That way if any crazy snow events come, you've made room for it. Also having the snow banked up on the downslope side acts kind of like a guardrail. That downhill side of the slope you'd want to plow when traveling down hill. Windshield will freeze less if you have it on full defrost, full hot, fan close to high and keep the wiper speed up. You want at least 800 pounds of counterweight. Counterweight is ballast that is behind the rear fulcrum which is the rear axle. All counterweight is ballast, not all ballast is counterweight. Great video.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Appreciate your insight!

[@newoldgoalie5576]

This is good info, but I would add that the full V keeps the truck straight because equal pressure each side, less chance of hitting’ the banks and getting stuck. Really, this is the whole purpose of having a V. I’d look for heated wipers too.

[@ChakatNightspark]

You said you were in 3rd gear? I Would have Kept the Truck in Max of 2nd Gear with overdrive off. It is what I used to keep my Truck in when plowing going Up hill in Past. I Used to Plow a Friend's Parent's Driveway which went from base of Mountain to almost the top back and forth going up. was about a 2 and half mile one way trip. It was actually something I liked to do. Most Snow plowing Companies would not touch it, some wanted over $500 per trip to do it. Me I did it for $100 for entire season.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@redeyetrucker520]

That is one badass Ram!

[@twocentproductions5326]

Rough access man, sturdy bastard that could keep this up year after year...

[@deanjannay6572]

Yes pull sun visor down to hold heat on windshield. I cut convoy belts an put them on top of the plow to stop the spray just bolt to top edge an an let hang over

[@boyce1204]

You may try a cold weather bib for the grill, it should help your defrost on the windshield.

[@charliepreston7772]

Just a thought I do when plowing long roads. I would dump to the down hill side of the road. Make it for that you don't load the uphill side. More snow storage on the downhill side. Also if the plow catches, it pushes you into the hill over off the edge.

[@MentoringTimothy]

That is the way we do it most times...the road was closing in and I was looking for all the additional room I could make by dumping on both sides.

[@carlcarlamos9055]

Looking at what you are doing there, and considering how far you are going, I would want to have a serious pair of snowshoes in that truck. A pair that would keep you up on top of that fluff. Take care. Thanks for the video.

[@MentoringTimothy]

You are correct...snowshoes are with me when the snow is deep. Thanks for the comment!

[@spencerharvey743]

Not a big deal defrost wind shield helps ! The rest was amazing! Best job for helping family ! Satisfying! In San Diego 70 degrees dreamy but wish I was there one week a mother ! Your pro end of story:)

[@craigcherry876]

I always change my wiper blades right around the first snow fall and keep the old ones in the truck for spares. If you tear one it can make a big vis problem. Even if you run the good one on the Driver's side you will score the windshield. It's cheap insurance.

[@chrisconnolly310]

This is best plow truck commercial ever. Better than that fake shit we see on tv now!

[@joelongrid7625]

Extreme plowing. You have your work cut out for you that's for sure. Great video.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks 👍

[@seanc6468]

I used to plow for a major newspaper in cleveland ohio as a on site contractor. No excuses for the parking lots and the garage roof parking to be covered in snow. Challenging and fun times. Kept a spray bottle of washer fluid in the cab just in case it would be freezing rain.

[@keltingr2612]

that truck is a beast

[@harrybainjr7118]

You’re a good man and it looks like an adventure.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks!

[@realistic.optimist]

The snow plow packages should have electric heaters, like rear window defrosters, under the area of the windshield where the wipers rest. A friends Mercedes has an electrically heated windshield that would be a great option.

[@mrrodneyalong]

You need heated wiper blade. When i drove a semi they were a life saver. Turn defroster on high heat med fan and roll window down alittle so you don't get too hot.

[@TheRichardOlson]

Hey, from NH and you have summer wiper blades. If you get winter blades there on where ice can build up man. You need em plowing for sure

[@skipparker3182]

Cummins diesel is the powerplant of choice for plowing & towing

[@busoldmanphil7293]

I wish you hadn't sped through that chain install. I'd bet a lot of people in a different climate would like to see how we do it.

[@williambeyer5095]

You need to get heated wiper blades, yup they make them and they work great!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for the insight!

[@markbuilt]

Good job 8.5 miles with a truck Dodge should use you for a sales commercial .

[@abombs]

Great video!! Check out the heated wiper blades… they work wonders! By far my favorite update to my plow truck for conditions like this. 👍

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks! Will do!

[@joewaz100]

Man I need to move there. That’s amazing! Definitely have to depend on yourself and your neighbors!! You can’t make it alone out there. That must be awesome to live there!!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Neighbors are very important and a blessing when you are in trouble! It truly is a blessing to live here...lots of hard work but an incredible setting!

[@harryyoung7076]

I live in Eastern Canada, with lots of wet heavy snow, yours is not as heavy to push, but with snow that deep most contractors use front end loaders or heavy back hoes with 10ft snow blades to push or pile for a job that big. Pick ups your size are usually used for parking lots, and even then the maintaince for front end parts alone, usually sets you back thousands of dollars per season. In fact I am putting ball joints and u joints in a 2500 like your's now for this winter. private drive way! Must be hard on the truck when those chains load up. Cheer's H

[@LK-pc4sq]

Your part of the country is seeing more precipitaiton due to a warming climate and the AMOC sending up warmer water from the Equator.

[@richardmiller3919]

Beautiful snowy country!

[@lesterpittenger5992]

Great job! Have fun.

[@scientia66]

very nice video. Shoot, at that point for inroad length. Might as well have a sled set for deep snow with a wide skis and deep paddles to take into town. I know it would stinks to have to bundle up for every trip... and other issues that could arrise.

[@smoochmcguire5291]

Great video thanks

[@marcp.1752]

Amazing Winter Landscape ! I'd hear "Vinterland - Welcome to my last Chapter" all day whileas plowing snow, or "Paysage d'Hiver - Im Wald", and shooting these cool Winterlandscapes with my camera, making a few stops for that. \m/

[@randyrogers8568]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why I live in southern California. California has tons of problems but it still has the best weather on earth.

[@holysmokes9813]

I'd take snow ass deep 12 months a year, over anything in California!

[@mikebonner9174]

I drive a 99 ram 3500 with a 9-1/2' hiniker v-plow on our 3 mile road in north Idaho. Does a great job.

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

Neat plow. Sounds like you have a pretty awesome ministry.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks, not easy at times but young men need older men to speak into their lives. The snow has been coming heavy this November, it will likely be a huge year of snow for us!

[@dankwilde]

You should get a big caterpillar grader :-)

[@zfilmmaker]

He needs a Super Duty also 😜!!

[@williamwallace4879]

Plowing so hard on trucks, thanks for the video

[@MentoringTimothy]

Yes it is...larger, commercial equipment is much better with our road conditions and the amount of snow.

[@michaelpendleton6725]

So question. When you have the creek gulley next to the road why are you still winrowing to the uphill side. I plow a couple private roads and whenever I have a gulley next to a road I will winrow towards the gulley for a couple reasons. 1. More room over time to dispose of the snow 2. If the blade ever caught it would slide you away from the gulley and not towards it. 3. The winrow on the gulley side provides a bit of a "guardrail" for other vehicles traveling the road.

[@puntacanaman1]

First thing that went through my mind when he stopped to scrape. I've never seen anyone plow to the up side on a mountain.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for your insight...lots of people commenting about this. The norm is to plow to the gulley. At the time this video was shot, we weren't living on site which would mean we could plow downhill. We already had a lot of snow and I was reaching the end of what the truck could move, so, the uphill side was just an attempt to widen the road as much as possible. My banks were nearing 5 to 6ft in spots. This year we will be running a road grader with a massive V-plow. Thanks again!

[@puntacanaman1]

@@MentoringTimothy I'd say a grader is quite a step up! Thanks for clearing that up.

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

Just had you pop up in my suggested feed and I'm glad you did especially with the Light shining through your words! Love finding fellow Believers on KZbin! And your strategy about a plow and then a skidsteer with a blower is exactly what ill be doing!! Gonna binge watch your channel now!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for your kind words...it is all about HIM and not us...privileged to live where He has us.

[@HiddenValleyHomestead]

@@MentoringTimothy Amen brother! HE determines our steps for sure!

[@dirtfarmer7472]

All things have been done in the wisdom of Him who knows all things

[@tyclark8162]

I plow my own drive as well, but not 8 miles. When we had our Wyoming ranch it was 10 miles of wind blown hell most winters. Live in the northern Michigan unfortunately n use my bobcat with chains on back. Ice build up on hills ca n be nasty. I really like your plow, n nice n warm to boot.

[@tyclark8162]

@Corey OBrien Hey Corey, where abouts are you? I'm outside Gaylord, but was a Wyoming guy for most of my life. Just got our first snow last night.

[@joelsanford]

Tractor with cab and front mount snow blower and you are good!!

[@markcantemail8018]

Joel The past 2 days I saw our Tractors being Spotted around for winter , Big V Plow and a Cover wrapping the Driver . Short axle Shafts and Tall Tractors , It has worked great for Decades .

[@murdiesel]

Love it! That Ram slammed right through it!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks!

[@1962markstubson]

ANCO makes great winter blades that never get snow caught up. I even use them in Arizona. 😂

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for the insight!

[@trulysurprised-bk7cy]

Chain all 4...that's serious !!!

[@RJTheMountainSage]

Wish I had a neighbor like you , good man ! My neighbor tried to charge me $300 to plow my 500 ft driveway with his atv plow. I'd never think of even charging my neighbor if I had a plow.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks and sad to hear of a neighbor not being neighborly

[@robertrosicki9290]

I live up in northern Canada and plow up here . When I saw you chain up that truck I thought " chains really? " . Then near the end of the video when you were in the deep stuff I though " Ok I get it now ." Wow that some deep snow .

[@teamidris]

I see now why snow trains have the spinning windscreens like a ship :o)

[@williamweiss6128]

People forget to clear those vents near the hood. Plus Rainx fluid helps. Good job!!

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks, there is always an opportunity to learn new things!

[@TheNormanmurk]

I've been saying it since 1995 why can't they install heated windshield wipers on these trucks. The alternator certainly provides enough power and we have the materials now to do this easily. Car manufacturers can sell it as an option and I am certain guys would use this as we all have that problem when we plow, especially when plowing over 14 miles per hour. Snow starts to spray up in cold conditions and it immediately freezes. It's hard keeping the defroster on high because the vehicle gets hot inside and most of us dress extra warm because we still need to get out of the vehicle for different reasons. HELP US! Plowing can be alot of fun but it sucks when youre equipment isn't strong enough for the type of job.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Good thoughts. In tough conditions you learn what a truck can and can't do and where their weaknesses are.

[@cwp1alpha]

Good idea on the heated wipers. I noticed this year AutoZone actually sells those for newer vehicles like this, too.

[@leardi58]

Ford has what you're talking about in the new super duty but something after market would be cool

[@TheNormanmurk]

@@leardi58 I just bought a new 2021 GMC Sierra 2500hd for this snow plow season and they didn't offer the option. Im looking for after market now. I know they sell them, I'm just not sure how well they'll work. We'll see.

[@fmtelevison]

Deicer in your windshield sprayers works wonders

[@marcplaisted460]

This was fun to watch. Thanks.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertnelson4755]

I plowed snow for a living and never had my windshield or blades ice up. The trick is to run full heat through the defrosters which heat up the glass thereby heating the rubber blades as they go over the warm windshield. Also, ice will hot form on a warm windshield.

[@DT-ge8gd]

Exactly !! And I lived in Norway for a long time... so... we know what to do. And he had his window down 2 inches the whole time letting more cold air in !! He has no idea !!

[@NicktheStumpGuy]

Great Video! I want to go buy a Ram now!

[@rypdx]

Hell yeah man .. that dodge is op

[@lisforlifer]

I have only been snow plowing for about up to 15 years. I have the Boss snow plows. They are about 20 years old, I have one v plow and one straight blade, I have had older straight blade Western plows which are quite light compared to the Boss plow, the Boss plow is heavy enough it stays down on the road without jumping up. Watching your video going up to the top, if it were me I would have the v plow in A V pushing a little bit uphill to the left and a little bit to the right which would be down hill. Then when you are going down from the top of the mountain push the rest of it straight down to the left which would be down the mountain which would keep the driveway open all winter and you could keep pushing it down that way to the left going down the mountain. In the video it looks like you're going up the mountain and pushing it all to the left to the high point of the road. Shove all of it that you can down the hill .

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for your insight!

[@wayne8276]

Nothing beats up a truck more than Snowplowing . Any truck . Towing is a breeze . Pushing a heavy steal weight against the ground does damage eventually. Especially commercial plowing parkin lots etc. Forward reverse over and over .

[@MentoringTimothy]

I agree!

[@blee8884]

I would like to see the whole vid of him plowing the road

[@viktorhemmings2499]

Taka zima jest piękna

[@markdavis8888]

My experience plowing deep snow with an older truck is that chains on the front axle can snap the u-joints and axle.

[@MentoringTimothy]

So true!

[@jhonnyblossom3034]

snow fighters!!!👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍✌

[@billybob7848]

Jesus slam the antifreeze down a little harder on his hood next time hahaha. That looks like a blast tho you had an awesome time plowing that I’m sure haha

[@bryanharden7265]

Nice rig! Need to invest in some Anco winter wiper blades.

[@nathanl7795]

Nice setup! I hate to say this but you had your v plow angled the wrong way as you were heading in. Should have had it angled toward the right toward the snow berm. If you were to catch the side berm by accident the way you had it angled and the speed you were moving at would have sucked you in to the snow bank toward the embankment. Just some friendly advice. Cool video

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for your advice!

[@richardpalleschi4807]

I have an 04 ram 2500 & the defrosters are too far back. The wipers freeze a lot, Might get heated ones some day. Just one more thing i do is put a sealable drum of sand in the back for ballast & if you get in a jam you have sand on hand.

[@MentoringTimothy]

I like the idea of a sealable drum, I currently have nearly 1000lbs in sand bags but they freeze making it hard to remove if needed.

[@dansklenicka8403]

That rams a beast !

[@michaelmactavish1728]

yeah we have 2 diesel ones 3500 and 5500 the best better then a piece a junk fords i see fords broken down with a plow on it and rear end of it down to the ground with the spreader on it wich we allways laugh when we see it and where glad we use dodge wich has the gutts,glory,ram lol

[@dansklenicka8403]

@@michaelmactavish1728 I was always a Ford guy, then i bought a 2019 Ram 1500 with the hemi Love the truck !!

[@charlene18ful]

You should get winter wipers and Rain-X for your windshield.

[@sej9231]

What a great guy! I need a husband with his values.

[@johneden7975]

Been thinking of buying a snowblower too for my roads in Vermont. Don’t quite have the elev you guys got there but run out of room in a hurry with the snow banks. But woowee, they dont give skiddy snowblows away! But cheaper alternative than a beast dump truck or a loader. Giving that Ram a helluva workout there! Last year we got 247” of the white stuff. Skiing was unreal, snowmobiling a touch treacherous

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for sharing! We now have a road grader with a 11'x8' V-plow.

[@pinetree2473]

So glad I finally got a snow blower for our tractor over previously plowing our 1/4 mile drive with a 1/2 ton PU. It does a sweet job and the snow need not ever be touched again. (Maine)

[@vicdelange2634]

old school...and it works...remember those fancy hood bug deflectors? ....well they deflect snow as well...along with those other suggestions, heat down ect...it still will get snow, but hey thats winter huh

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for the input and insight! It is appreciated!

[@sirparry1]

chains on all four. there is a guy that knows what he is doing

[@chazman4461]

I would look at a small road grader with a v plow. It can also be used to crown the road and grade in the summer.

[@MentoringTimothy]

This is currently in the works...

[@northernaggaming2458]

Snow-chains the one thing that really tests my patience aha

[@nodrogskram1857]

I plow snow in Pennsylvania for last sixteen years. I thought I was good till I watched what you have to do. 😳

[@MentoringTimothy]

Thanks for reaching out!

[@scottkrieger4701]

I'll say this for you , about the only person that shows common sense that one has tire chains and second puts them on before plowing, not after saying I have chains but didnt want to put on and now I'm stuck and wished I'd put them on weather farm tractor,or pick up.

[@MentoringTimothy]

Been stuck enough times in deep snow to know that taking the time to chain up saves me in the long run.

[@crackerjack3359]

Interesting. My Tundra cannot have chains on font wheels! You are spot on about the skid steer though. We have a 7ft blower on ours, the two negatives being slower speed and gravel which plays havoc n the second stage f you don't keep it off the ground. Having both plow and blower is perfect.

[@justinmartin8887]

Why no chains on the front?

[@crackerjack3359]

@@justinmartin8887 The owners manual specifically states 'no chains on the front tires'. I believe it is because there is not enough clearance between the tire and brake components but not sure.

[@georgesimpson3113]

Wrap some copper tubing around the exhaust and run it for your washer fluid... and most importantly keep about 2K+ of weight in the bed of the truck and you'll go though anything. I hated running chains. I've got the 3500 SRW version but with a little louder exhaust.

[@CGrahamWorks]

get -55 wiper fluid with deicer in it and no need for something so home made

[@georgesimpson3113]

@@CGrahamWorks You know there are rigs that the copper tubing thing comes from the factory like that... there are also rigs that come with heated pads at the bottom of the washer tanks or they go though a small 12v heater. But the copper tubing thing is simple and works.

[@CGrahamWorks]

@@georgesimpson3113 I will be honest I have never seen or herd of that, something neat to look into because just living where i am that be usefull