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Offline Lives2hunt

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Frightening loading situation.
« on: January 16, 2007, 04:44:24 PM »
We have several inches of solid ice that made loading my Honda Rancher exciting tonight. I have 2 seperate folding ramps that I set up onto the pickup but not much for them to grip to. Anyway the ice was so slick I couldn't get enough traction to go up the ramps slowly.  So I spread  some gravel on the ice in front of the ramps &put a little bleach on the tires & put it in  it in 2nd and took off. Making matters worse it was dark but the tires went right where they were steered and I landed safely in the back of the pickup bed with 3 or 4 inches to spare. Waahoo!!  ;D
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Re: Frightening loading situation.
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2007, 02:30:38 AM »
Good thing you didn't go through the back window of your truck.   I've loaded atv's like that before when it was really wet.  Makes it kind of scary. :o Glad you made it okay.   
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Re: Frightening loading situation.
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2007, 06:12:02 AM »
Bleach?

How does that help?

Here's some conditions 10 days ago I had to pull a heavy trailer through. No good. It was a 400 yard pull thru hell  (after it froze over obviously :P ) esp the inclines, got pulled over several times and thought I was done for. Bent the license plate holder up on trailer and that's all  :)



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Re: Frightening loading situation.
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2007, 01:15:46 PM »
Next time you are on the ice and not getting much traction try some bleach out. Wife told me about it when she saw it on the news. Now we carry a bottle in each vehicle when it gets icey.  ;)
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Re: Frightening loading situation.
« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2007, 01:18:03 AM »
Just pour it on the ice full strength? What happens to the ice? Does it melt?

One would have to be careful getting it on the boots I would think. The interior carpet of your truck/house would show white spots from the bleach.

I accidently spilled some on on a snowmobile track and thought it might turn it white or weaken the rubber but it didn't seem to do anything.
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Re: Frightening loading situation.
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2007, 03:36:28 AM »
the bleach is a redneck 1/4 mile track trick. when I ran 1/4 put bleach on the tires to soften and keep from spinning as much leaving the line. dont know how much it helps but looked for very advantage I could. you all have a good day....Bill
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Re: Frightening loading situation.
« Reply #6 on: June 28, 2007, 03:53:31 PM »
I would suggest a small low trailer. Lots of injuries from loading up onto high pickups. ,, Ramps kicking out. safety chains not being used etc. a small trailer,, super simple and safe. though a bit of a hassle turning around in tight places. You can build one pretty cheap if mechanically inclined and some welding skills. a twisted or pinched ankle or wrist is no fun and can put a end to the fun. I have seen a lot of mishaps loading and unloading. plus keeps the bed and rear window undamaged.
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