Lets See Some Winter Traction Solution Photos

[coloradosean2009]

Here are a few pictures of my solution to 2wd in Colorado winter.

My goal is to add weight that will (1) remain in place (2)is not very expensive (3) will not make a mess, and (4) reusable in the future.

The "tube sand" that is sold across this country is the biggest ripoff ever. You get 40# in a "tube" for ~ $3-4. The best part about the tube sand is when it breaks all over the back of your bed. Even worse, when you do get stuck, you end up breaking into the bag early.

I have used this method in the past with great success. I have a couple of 4x4 and some 2x6 hem/fir. Three 25 gal rubbermaid bins (make sure you buy the soft plastic bins, harder plastic will crack in the cold).

The old gal weighs # 4,620 before, #5,220 after. That is # 600 of "squeege" mix (sand and irregular fines < 3/16"). The bins are nice because I will have a supply of dry traction sand, when I need it. I am also going to add some small plywood covers to hide my chains from thieving eyes.

Total Cost:
3 bins $ 22.00
Wood/screws $ 35.00
Sand $ 7.41
Total. $64.41

Equivalent Weight in Tubesand @ 3.50/lb = $52.50

I think I have accomplished my goals. Of course, the real savings will come years down the road when I don't have to invest in the hardware.

Lets see what your solutions are