Winter driving tips?

[PyrPatriot]

Was playing out at camp and there still seems to be some driving aid on with traction control off. Is there a way to turn it all off?

Hold down the TC button. Pressing it only partial turn off

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[Rocksalt]

Just gun it lol

 

[Up venture]

Hold down the TC button. Pressing it only partial turn off

Thanks fun level has increased. Still really impressed with the truck even the stock tires seem to grip well. The driving aids seem predictable and not to intrusive but keeps the truck secure. I have trouble when getting into a spot that I should be able power out but the TC cuts the power and the stalls out. Turning of the TC fixed this but still think the truck should be able to send power to the wheels vs stalling. (Manual). I am generally running 2nd and for the most part I get around and in a few spots it gets deeper and require more power and the truck should be able to handle it but with the TC countering my throttle petal. I either end up running 1st gear or turning off the TC or both. Most situations I don't want to down shit as I don't want to stop momentum and by the time I realize action needs to happen it's to late. Turning of the TC takes a couple seconds. Also noticed by switching from 4h to 2h the driving aids come back on. I didn't check if the driving aids hold or reset going from 2h to 4h. Overall it's a learning experience that I'll have to adjust my driving habit's to compensate. Bottom line truck handles great.

 

[Nimitzcvn68]

You’ll feel and hear the difference with 4WD engaged while turning. It’ll handle like crap and not feel right if you’re on asphalt vs a loose surface where it’s needed. You’ll get the hang pretty quickly of when you need to throw it in and out of 4WD as needed to maintain proper control. if it’s full on snow al over. No harm in keeping it in a lot. Especially as you learn the feeling. Safer to have all 4 tires biting than only the back 2.

And I don’t know about all this adding bags of sand and salt stuff. I drove a ram 1500 for the last 15 years even in canada during the winter every year and never had a need to do this. If you drive carefully and at safe speeds and engage 4WD as need you’ll be fine.

even with all these precautions it’s night and day if you are on a snow rated tire vs an all season.

3 rams 1st Jeep, agree 100%

 

[Nimitzcvn68]

Biggest tip is go slow. Doesn't matter if you can drive 65 in 4wd on ice you still can't stop. Give yourself more travel time, more space between the car in front of you. Don't make rapid changes like acceleration, deceleration, or turning.

In the event you that you are slowing to make a turn and your truck is sliding and going to fast and as long as there is no obstruction it's often better to maintain the straight path until your truck stops then back up to the turn rather than trying to make the corner, you will likely slide into the ditch on the other side of the corner.

Down shifts can be tricky because on a slick surface down shift could lock your drive tires and cause a skid.

I'm running the stock Sport S Dueler ATs we've only had a few instances so far with snow on the road. I haven't had any trouble as of yet. I also have many years of experience driving in snow so not to say others wouldn't have trouble. My initial assessment is the truck was acceptable but will need some more snow before I can make a real assessment.

Most important slow down, give yourself room and time.

Agree 100%

 

[Nimitzcvn68]

Living in NEPA we get some snow. I drove Ram 4x4s my whole life (this is my first Jeep). I never used sand bags. If it snows I put them in 4wd, if it don’t snow I keep it in 2wd plain and simple. I buy 4x4 to use them.

 

[Rocksalt]

Does one need sandbag weight in box? No... if you simply shift into 4wd.. but if you wish better traction in 2wd.. then yes it is common to but weight in back of pickup...

 

[4esop]

I put Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S 265/70R18 on my Overland and drove on snow in mountains of WV. I'm glad I did not stick with the stock tires. I don't live where it snows regularly, but these tires have great traction in rain and snow. They also look WAY better than the stock tires.

 

[PyrPatriot]

Does one need sandbag weight in box? No... if you simply shift into 4wd.. but if you wish better traction in 2wd.. then yes it is common to but weight in back of pickup...

There are circumstances where an in-between would be preferable. I can think of plenty of winter conditions where it isnt bad enough for 4WD but I would want better traction

 

[BDoug]

Sand bags in the bed of my F250 stop it from oversteering when the roads are a little slippery. I go with 300 lbs. I try to keep it in 2WD - I'm a big believer in using 2WD to get stuck and 4WD for getting unstuck.

 

[WildJD]

Was playing out at camp and there still seems to be some driving aid on with traction control off. Is there a way to turn it all off?

 

[Rocksalt]

There are circumstances where an in-between would be preferable. I can think of plenty of winter conditions where it isnt bad enough for 4WD but I would want better traction

then an AWD rig will better suit you

 

[Flexin]

then an AWD rig will better suit you

That’s what I was thinking. I still have my AWD Mountaineer and all you do is put it in drive and go. With the snow tires, it’s a beast in this weather. But, I always downshift even in that on snowy roads, always have. I like more control

But my Gladiator is for fun and I enjoy all of it. But I knew what to expect going in and adjusted accordingly.

 

[Gvsukids]

Just thought I'd bring this back up as some of us are getting ready for the "most wonderful time of the Year!"

 

[Mightytalldude]

Movie advise. Go that way really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.

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