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We had to make it flat with 16ft of fill that had to be compacted. The state guy said he’s never seen anything compacted as much as what mine was. It’s not going anywhere. But yes. It’s one hell of a driveway.


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[quote=""Melis""]The cop asked Coop "Are you really a firefighter?" Coop was like "yeah" then the cop said "ok your in charge" then the cop left :lol:
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No. You need a parking spot at the top of the hill, and a rope ladder :p
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More like a ski tow rope.
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Chair lift?
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Winch with a land anchor
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We do park at the top of we are afraid of snow. The include was more for the trailer.


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[quote=""Melis""]The cop asked Coop "Are you really a firefighter?" Coop was like "yeah" then the cop said "ok your in charge" then the cop left :lol:
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OK, you win on difficult driveways. At least it is short!
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Okay. So back to the snow driving. Seriously, what’s the best way to do it?


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Snowmobile
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H1. I hear there are some good deals out there...
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Buddy of mine out east bought one on machinery trader and never looked back.
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:heehee:
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You can come pick up my snowmobiles for free. I never have time to ride them.
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These actually work. Our driveway isn’t as bad as yours but these paid for themselves that time I needed them. Keep them stored in the trunk. Install them if you need them.

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Thanks greg. And Matt don’t tempt me, once I get an avalanche I wouldn’t mind a good road trip. Lol.

I just want to prep my drivetrain as much as possible. I want it to be my smaller, but just as capable Humvee.

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Coop wrote:I want it to be my smaller, but just as capable Humvee.
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[quote=""Monochrome""]These actually work. Our driveway isn’t as bad as yours but these paid for themselves that time I needed them. Keep them stored in the trunk. Install them if you need them.

Trac-Grabber – Snow, Mud and Sand Tire Traction Device for Trucks and SUVs – Set of 4 – A Chain / Snow Tire Alternative That Helps You Get Unstuck – Easy Install Blocks Strap To Your Vehicle Tires https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N35BHKS/re ... BCbG5VR7CA[/quote]

Ok, worse case scenario they appear to work, but I would not strap those on every day several times just to drive out of my yard. Nope, nope.
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[quote=""ChargerX3""]Ok, worse case scenario they appear to work, but I would not strap those on every day several times just to drive out of my yard. Nope, nope.[/quote]

Why would you? They’re for emergencies only. Not like it snows so much anymore to warrant needing them beyond a temporary solution.
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