If you have ever driven in these conditions , you never forget how it feels , especially when watching someone else do it ! Good job ! Glad you made it without any problems !
When chains are required in CA If you are towing a trailer with brakes you need to have 1 set of chains for the trailer and 1 set on the drive axel of the 4x2 tow vehicle or 1 axel of a 4x4. I only know this because I had to take a trailer to Wendover with my 4x4 Ram and checked the chain requirements over Donner Pass.
I lived in Big Bear for 13+ yrs and learned immediately to carry chains, extra gas, and all the needed digging out items just in case. I have driven my old Toyota Motorhome to Arrowhead when the roads were like this but I would be terrified pulling a trailer in this. But of course I am not experienced with pulling one Yet. I sold the MH and bought a 22ft trailer and a new old ford van rwd - so I wouldn't feel confident. I don't mind driving mountain roads in the snow and have done so many times, white outs etc but it can be very dangerous. I have seen so many rollovers due to speed also. uBUT WOW those truckers were flying up and down that road. That scared me more in your video to see them go flying past you like nothing. Glad you made it.
Downhill in snow with a Trailer or camper is actually a challenge I drove in month of December from California to Iowa and from Truckee near Lake Tahoe to Iowa all the way drove in snow and high winds with car trailer at back. Good driving bro
Nice work getting through that pass Dalton. Funny, I like to carry what I think I might need in an emergency but I don't carry chains. I've lived in Northern California for 60 years just below all snow lines and I do my best to avoid snow at all costs. There's nothing to do in the snow but freeze. Safe travels
However, never in winter or spring. Always go I-5 winter. Always check weather conditions before going that route. We’ve been that route several times.
Hello Wayne......I checked the cameras but didn't exactly see where the camera was on the hill! It was amazing how quickly the road conditions changed. Not a bad route...... I didn't care for the steep hill on the Nevada side going through that little mountain range.....other than that piece of cake.
@@WestCoastRoller yeah, that is the worst climb of that route. Overall we found it to be an easier route than all the climbs you encounter going 5. Just fewer services available along the way.
Love the sound of that diesel, I like it when people do driving videos. So do you always drive in 3rd gear, and what is your normal driving speed and rpm under optimum conditions?
I did post a video about that last year. If you post fifth wheel into search under my channel it should show up. Mostly for reasons of full time living.....fiver is much more comfortable.
You had every reason to feel fear. I nearly lost my life descending Cedar Pass, 9 years ago. The last three feet of a guardrail covered with snow saved me from a 4000 ft fall. I never expected snow, and it was on the side of the mountain that blocked the sun from melting the snow. I had chains, in the trunk. It was only a half mile of snow on the road. Slurry, very slippery.
Thanks for sharing your story. Luck was on my side. As the saying goes... experience is life's greatest teacher as long as you can tell the story. There is a reason the sign says chains required. Why they posted the sign half way up the hill doesn't make any sense by that point it's too late.
Indeed. There's no warning going into the salt flats either! The woman ahead of me had stepped on her brakes. She was elderly and the man in the passenger seat was screaming at her. But I only took my foot off the accelerator when my car began to fishtail. I nearly slid under a tractor trailer that was in a ditch and up against the mountain. I turned my steering and hit what I thought a snow bank on the edge of the cliff. As I hit it I fully expected to go through it and over. I said to myself "I'm going to die". But my car was stopped by the last three feet of guardrail. I got out of the car and my legs were jelly. But when I saw I was at 4000 ft elev. I nearly fainted. It was one of the most harrowing experiences in my life.
Do you have manual control of your trailer brakes? That can help prevent a jackknife event. You were playing with space time again fast forwarding down the pass. The question now is, are you going to stop into get some chains now, or blow it off since it's spring till you wish you had chains again next winter. You got to ask yourself, do I feel lucky, well, do I, punk. The other question is, what would mom do. I drove the Siskiyou Pass in January and it was icy. Then I cut across Eastward to Las Vegas in far northern Kaleeforneeya, and those lessor traveled passes were even worse. 4x4 baby! Gets you going but does little to stop you. I do have those nice TOYO all terrain tires which helped though. Hey, good white knuckle video. Im off to tile again. Someday I hope to have a weekend off. Old guy like me should be out golfing, practicing my foot wedge on a day like this. Take care D.
ya just watching that i was craping my pants for u!!!! thought we would see that stupid cattle truck driver in the ditch!!! note to self get chains!!! that was very good cdl driving !!!! just how i would have done it!!!!
@@WestCoastRoller yes I agree, I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 single wheel 2wd I don't really take it in the mud or anything that will get me stuck, some will make it thru with good set of tires
I've driven the lower 48 as an OTR truck driver and have traveled to Alaska and Hawaii and can say every state has something beautiful about it.
Awesome I look forward to traveling the states. Agree there is beauty everywhere. Thanks for your comment
If you have ever driven in these conditions , you never forget how it feels , especially when watching someone else do it ! Good job ! Glad you made it without any problems !
thanks....luck was on my side!
Just remember snow is your friend great traction
That 5th wheel has spent nights exactly where you have it parked before. That’s our stop over when we go that route.
I figured it was I remember you telling me. Good spot for overnight.
Highway to the danger zone! Living on the edge! Snow blind! Highway to hell! So many songs come to mind!
When chains are required in CA If you are towing a trailer with brakes you need to have 1 set of chains for the trailer and 1 set on the drive axel of the 4x2 tow vehicle or 1 axel of a 4x4. I only know this because I had to take a trailer to Wendover with my 4x4 Ram and checked the chain requirements over Donner Pass.
Good to know thanks for that specific information!
Lol. 9.08 chains required. ....9.09 not have em!!! Nioooce.your the man brother
Those great big white and gray puffy things in the sky along with the snow on the shoulder should have been your first clue!!!
I lived in Big Bear for 13+ yrs and learned immediately to carry chains, extra gas, and all the needed digging out items just in case. I have driven my old Toyota Motorhome to Arrowhead when the roads were like this but I would be terrified pulling a trailer in this. But of course I am not experienced with pulling one Yet. I sold the MH and bought a 22ft trailer and a new old ford van rwd - so I wouldn't feel confident. I don't mind driving mountain roads in the snow and have done so many times, white outs etc but it can be very dangerous. I have seen so many rollovers due to speed also. uBUT WOW those truckers were flying up and down that road. That scared me more in your video to see them go flying past you like nothing. Glad you made it.
Thanks for you comment. I got lucky. :)
Downhill in snow with a Trailer or camper is actually a challenge
I drove in month of December from California to Iowa and from Truckee near Lake Tahoe to Iowa all the way drove in snow and high winds with car trailer at back. Good driving bro
The risk goes higher when the snow is on the ground! This was a scary drive for me when I reached the top of the mountain. I wish not to repeat it.
Nice work getting through that pass Dalton. Funny, I like to carry what I think I might need in an emergency but I don't carry chains. I've lived in Northern California for 60 years just below all snow lines and I do my best to avoid snow at all costs. There's nothing to do in the snow but freeze. Safe travels
I like you attitude
Very good work my friend. I have learned my lesson.
I learned a couple for sure!
However, never in winter or spring. Always go I-5 winter. Always check weather conditions before going that route. We’ve been that route several times.
Hello Wayne......I checked the cameras but didn't exactly see where the camera was on the hill! It was amazing how quickly the road conditions changed. Not a bad route...... I didn't care for the steep hill on the Nevada side going through that little mountain range.....other than that piece of cake.
@@WestCoastRoller yeah, that is the worst climb of that route. Overall we found it to be an easier route than all the climbs you encounter going 5. Just fewer services available along the way.
BF Goodrich K02's and 4x4 is what I have and it works.
BFG tires always served me well on my 4x4's I owned
Doesn’t matter how slow you go as long as you make it!
ya very pretty looks like when i came through utah nice!!
One of my favorite places I have relatives there that pass can be nasty, you could spend a few dollars and get a hookup at the Fairgrounds.
I'll be avoiding this pass next time LOL!
Open diff or lockers?
limited slip differential
Love the sound of that diesel, I like it when people do driving videos. So do you always drive in 3rd gear, and what is your normal driving speed and rpm under optimum conditions?
really depends....I drive in 2nd sometimes on steep hills up and down....3rd for smaller hills.
1850 rpm 60-65mph
Why did you move to 5th wheel from truck camper ? Is there video about it ?
I did post a video about that last year. If you post fifth wheel into search under my channel it should show up. Mostly for reasons of full time living.....fiver is much more comfortable.
@@WestCoastRoller Yeah I found it, thanks !
You had every reason to feel fear. I nearly lost my life descending Cedar Pass, 9 years ago. The last three feet of a guardrail covered with snow saved me from a 4000 ft fall. I never expected snow, and it was on the side of the mountain that blocked the sun from melting the snow. I had chains, in the trunk. It was only a half mile of snow on the road. Slurry, very slippery.
Thanks for sharing your story. Luck was on my side. As the saying goes... experience is life's greatest teacher as long as you can tell the story. There is a reason the sign says chains required. Why they posted the sign half way up the hill doesn't make any sense by that point it's too late.
Indeed. There's no warning going into the salt flats either!
The woman ahead of me had stepped on her brakes. She was elderly and the man in the passenger seat was screaming at her. But I only took my foot off the accelerator when my car began to fishtail. I nearly slid under a tractor trailer that was in a ditch and up against the mountain. I turned my steering and hit what I thought a snow bank on the edge of the cliff. As I hit it I fully expected to go through it and over. I said to myself "I'm going to die". But my car was stopped by the last three feet of guardrail. I got out of the car and my legs were jelly. But when I saw I was at 4000 ft elev. I nearly fainted. It was one of the most harrowing experiences in my life.
Do you have manual control of your trailer brakes? That can help prevent a jackknife event. You were playing with space time again fast forwarding down the pass. The question now is, are you going to stop into get some chains now, or blow it off since it's spring till you wish you had chains again next winter. You got to ask yourself, do I feel lucky, well, do I, punk. The other question is, what would mom do. I drove the Siskiyou Pass in January and it was icy. Then I cut across Eastward to Las Vegas in far northern Kaleeforneeya, and those lessor traveled passes were even worse. 4x4 baby! Gets you going but does little to stop you. I do have those nice TOYO all terrain tires which helped though.
Hey, good white knuckle video. Im off to tile again. Someday I hope to have a weekend off. Old guy like me should be out golfing, practicing my foot wedge on a day like this. Take care D.
yes manual.......it can help......needed some chains!
You need chains for your trailer too. Then use just your trailer brakes going downhill.
trailer chains would be required too.....assuming its each axle.
What kind of tires u have bro bro ?
Now I have Toyos on the rear michelin xps on front
West Coast Roller all terrain?
@@1996ikey yes
That was sketchy as heck. I would be white knuckle driving that downgrade. Good job. 👍🏻
It was the further I drove to the top.
Miss the truck camper?
ya just watching that i was craping my pants for u!!!! thought we would see that stupid cattle truck driver in the ditch!!! note to self get chains!!! that was very good cdl driving !!!! just how i would have done it!!!!
I sped up the video rate going down the hill...guessing the trucker was empty passing me like that.
Dodge should just stick with four wheel drive on Diesel pick-up truck
2wd takes me everywhere I need to go but it does have its limits!
@@WestCoastRoller yes I agree, I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 single wheel 2wd I don't really take it in the mud or anything that will get me stuck, some will make it thru with good set of tires