Driving in snow

[Gardner Yeaw]

Kerry,
Thanks. I haden't considered the rear as light, but snow has a
great way of exposing these things.

Gardner
78FC33 (Wondering if this is a good idea)
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> I have a good friend who was a school bus driver in upstate NY for
many years. He did not
> like FC's in the snow. With the engine in front of the front
wheels, it left the driving wheels
> too light in his opinion. He much preferred a traditional
driveline with the engine over the
> front wheels. His situation may have been different due to
different loadings on
> schoolbuses and motorhomes, but it is worth keeping in mind.
>
> Kerry
> 82 FC 35
> Denver
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gardner Yeaw"
wrote:
> >
> > I plan trip this weekend and may run into a little light snow.
I
> > have lots of time so I am in NO hurry. Aside from the obvious,
slow
> > and steady, are there any tips for handling air brakes in
slippery
> > conditions. I know excessive pumping will kill the preasure and
may
> > result in the spring brakes commng on, so that must be done with
great
> > care.
> >
> > How does an FC handle in the snow? Anyone have experience?
> >
> > Gardner
> > 78FC33
> >
>