[Snow Removal Part 1] How to build a DIY wooden snow plow for SUV or Pickup Truck Honda Ridgeline?

In this video, I am showing you how to build a wooden snow plow using basic material you find in your local hardware store. Using back hitch of your SUV, pick up or van, this makes snow removal much easier. This is a fun DIY project, I hope I can inspire you to build a better wooden snow plow!
There are 3 versions I built in the video.
Version 1.0 - I used some basic materials like plywood, 2x4, 2x6 to build a back hitch snow plow for my #Honda #Ridgeline, or you can do it on your Honda #Pilot
Version 2.0 - Because it was broken, I fixed the weakest point of the plow by adding metal plate to reinforce it. It worked!
Version 3.0 - Then, I upgraded it using a 12V winch to make it liftable.
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Snow Removal Series:
Part 1: How to build a DIY wooden snow plow for SUV or Pickup Truck Honda Ridgeline?
• [Snow Removal Part 1] ...
Part 2: How to use cheap Leaf Blower for Touchless Snow Removal like a boss?
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Part 3: Don't buy snow shovel until you watch this! $100 Garant 36" Snow Pusher review
• [Snow Removal Part 3] ...
Part 4: How to repair snow blower not throwing snow?
• [Snow Removal Part 4] ...

[@dennisdavila1045]

Excellent idea, you gave me a solution to the wooden snow plow that I made with the use of the electric winch. I made mine using 2"x12" 7 'pressure treated with a 2"x6" 7' on top, 2"x6" arms to yhe hitch with 2"x6" angle supports to keep the blade from twisting, all pressure treated for the strength. Instead of welding i got 1 1/2" square tubing from Lowe's, fits perfectly inside the hitch extension. Thank you for the suggestion of the electric winch. Dennis

[@zeusgivens1825]

sounds like Dracula 🧛‍♂️ telling me how to make a plow 🤣

[@DIYable]

LOL...

[@ostaz007]

Fantastic idea and execution!!

[@GreghouseVanBouten]

I'm impressed and inspired :) Thank you for sharing!

[@DIYable]

You are so welcome!

[@Diycanada560]

Cool idea. I think once you have more snow on the curb it will be harder to push more snow on top of it

[@lawrencecavens5760]

Not a bad design but May I suggest to put stabilizing chains on the outer ends as this will stop the twisting at the shank where you had the wood break in the first attempt. Where to then hook it to the outer part of the bumper..

[@DIYable]

Very Good suggestion Indeed.

[@TheChillje]

This is awesome! However, I feel like you are being sarcastic by listening to the cadence of your voice lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYable]

Sorry for the voice.. it was a bit mess up for my older videos. LOL

[@raworthyel3786]

Excellent job, I did the same, but used a 42" tractor blade. 42" is to small needs to be at least 6' without backup camera.

[@DIYable]

Awesome!!! I found that the wood is a bit heavy though...

[@oldyoutube1580]

Fantastic idea! I’m thinking of doing the same on a front mounted hitch receiver on my Jeep TJ. And instead of having a removable winch... use a permanent one mounted on my front bumper and mount a wheel on the top of the adjustable hitch to run the winch wire over to the plow. Thoughts?

[@DIYable]

Great idea!! Indeed, if I have a front mounted hitch, I would have done it in the front too. A permanent winch looks good on a Jeep but it will look weird on a truck LOL.. Yes, I think it's a good idea, I would have done the same if I had a Jeep.

[@davidgood2598]

Hello, I was thinking about doing one on my tj, did you ever do yours ? Willing to share picks or plans thanks

[@sunnysacto]

use chains to stabilize blade

[@albertolawncare5563]

i don't know if you've heard of the rear-drag style plows? I would like to make something like this except that instead of pushing back, you pull foward and drag the plow behind me, then lift it to revers, then place the plow down near the garage door, and then drive foward again. I wonder how your model would hold up to lifting the plow while pushing (to get it over an existing pile or tall windrow)

[@DIYable]

First of all, there is no way this DIY plow can match with professional plow, there is definitely room for improvement. It is holding up pretty well, however, if you study how the professional plow are designed, they have spring to protect the plow, mine doesn't... so I cannot really step on the gas to push it very hard over an existing pile, there is a limit. Yes, I have seen the rear-drag style, it would work if you can just leave the snow on the side or on the street.. otherwise, you still need to place the snow somewhere (usually for subdivision, dump them on the lawn). I am not sure how easy is it with the rear-drag plow.

[@albertolawncare5563]

@@DIYable I've seen models with angle options that allow snow to fall to one side of the other. With some added weight and angled /more pronounced shoes it could take steeper bumps When i used a front plow on driveways usually it involved dragging in reverse with a little forward pushing. The construction I had in mind would be more reinforced than this but i thought I'd see how it is holding up. A rear drag plow needs to be heavy inherently, unless it is direct mounted to the truck (in the truck bed not just a hitch)

[@patrickstar1439]

That’s a good way to blow out your trans. Reverse gear isn’t good for pushing heavy snow. Front hitch,or use for light snow only.

[@DIYable]

Good point. Honda Ridgeline isn't tough enough for heavy snow LOL...

[@jakefrost4933]

Reverse has the lowest ratio its actually easier on the transmission than 1st gear

[@blackrain217]

Is it okay to use non-treated 2x4 and 2x6 and put some waterproofing on top of it? Or do you strictly suggest pressure-treated wood?

[@DIYable]

Yeah... definitely. You can use non-pressure treated (which is cheaper) and seal it with waterproofing like thompson water seal. It's fine, because it's not 100% expose to outdoor 24/7.

[@blackrain217]

I thought I’d drop by and say that I’ve completed my snow plow! So excited to use it!!

[@JohnnyAtlas]

Burn the wood Japanese method easy with weed torch

[@johnanderson3746]

List of all parts please what's needed typed out

[@satanlucifer9372]

Good idea but that drive would only take 5 mins with a shovel.

[@thepragmatic6383]

I don't doubt it for a second, because with a nickname like yours, the snow must just melt by your gaze.

[@chuckmcgillis8160]

Too complicated. My wooden plow design Is far better. Stronger to

[@94SexyStang]

Not worth making a snow plow.....trust me, just BUY a damn Truck or Plow "designed" for your vehicle.

[@DIYable]

It's fun to make stuff... that's satisfying

[@devinfrench9084]

Trucks and plows are expensive, probably spent a fraction of the price of a plow and truck making this one