Uhaul in the winter

[Alaskan Mutt]

[quote=adriancombe;9433984]

Originally Posted by Alaskan Mutt

Thank you for the advice. I had planned on acquiring a full height bugflector but obviously that would be 'underkill'.I usually have an instinctive grasp for engineering but I'm having a hard time visualizing the angle and position of the proposed plywood. Do you recommend a vertical sheet fastened to the bumper somehow or leaning against the front of the car at angle with holes and ubolts/tiedowns attaching it to the trailer and roofrack with padding underneath?

Not really sure what type of tow rig you are using. If it is just a front end dolly it will take some creative thinking. If plywood just is not going to work, then atleast get something like a padded moving blanket to cover the windshield. It won't stop a big rock, but should work on whatever the truck kicks up.

[adriancombe]

[quote=Alaskan Mutt;9438850]

Originally Posted by adriancombe

Not really sure what type of tow rig you are using. If it is just a front end dolly it will take some creative thinking. If plywood just is not going to work, then atleast get something like a padded moving blanket to cover the windshield. It won't stop a big rock, but should work on whatever the truck kicks up.

It is not a dolly, all four tires will be on the trailer. It's the kind UHaul rents.

[mexicomike]

Originally Posted by akck

My son had a Mustang and hated driving it in the winter. Problem was that it had too much power and would spin and slide on corners. It was drivable, but he really wanted another car for winter driving.

If you just have to drive in the winter, my call would be to try for early December. You might get lucky and have a mild or late winter, missing any heavy snowfalls. One option would be to take the ferry from Bellingham to Haines and drive from there. Your other option is to store all your belongings and fly up for now and then move your stuff up this spring or summer.

I'm with akck. I wouldn't even mess with driving the highway in the dead of winter with a UHaul from the Lower 48. I'd come up solo, then, retrieve the wife after breakup. Good luck!!