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Originally Posted by Syr4RinNC
Advice from someone who has spent most his life in the land of snow - theres not much you could have done to not get stuck (other than avoid it). When the snow is that high and hits your undercarriage - youre stuck. the snow under your tires is gonna pack down too so you'll sink and hit the snow earlier than you think
Once your stuck its difficult. Getting towed, winch are the best options. otherwise, gentle rocking back and forth, digging out the undercarriage and trying to use something to get traction - all weather mats, cat litter, sand etc
As mentioned, don't gun it. you'll sink deeper and deeper and get more stuck.
If its not that high, its fun to drive in though! you lose traction easily
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Ditto.
1. The 4R is not a tank. It is not a snow cat.
2. The 4R does not have high ground clearance and will bog down to its undercarriage in deep snow. You will get stuck.
3. The photos look like you were in deep snow. Don’t drive off-road in deep snow.
4. All-weather tires are slippery in snow. Read tire reviews and get more aggressive tires.
5. Carry a shovel. Check out camping/mountaineering vendors for a high quality aluminum collapsible flat front show shovel. The handle is removable and will fit in your trunk. No need to carry it on your roof.
6. Carry scraps of carpet or old floor mats. They can give you extra traction if you’re stuck in snow (as well as sand).
7. Know your limitations and your truck’s limitations. Know how it behaves and handles in snow/ice conditions. Practice in a safe unplowed parking lot after a snow storm. Do doughnuts, 360s, uncontrolled slides. Get stuck and dig it out. It’s a blast!