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    Hi Peoples,

    First time poster, first time 4wd owner. I have a 2016 150 Auto Diesel. I have done 3 or 4 4wd trips but never to the snow.

    Driving up to Lake Mountain tomorrow (huge dumps of snow expected today and tomorrow) Apart from chains, is there anything else I can do to make it a safer trip?

    Cheers,

    Jay

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    Drive to the conditions and not like an idiot. If it's a snowy icy road turning "can" be slippy. So slow down for it.
    Old AWD rally rule. Point the wheel where you want it to go and apply some power.
    You'll find the Lake mountain road is pretty good. I've raced up it a few times.
    It's an AWD so will do the rest.

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    • #3
      Shouldn't need chains with AWD-4WD.
      Terry
      Canberra
      2008 Prado 120 D4D and 2010 Jayco Swan Outback

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Piggy View Post
        Drive to the conditions and not like an idiot. If it's a snowy icy road turning "can" be slippy. So slow down for it.
        Just to add, slow down preferably with the gears and not the brakes.

        Originally posted by OldGreyFart View Post
        Shouldn't need chains with AWD-4WD.
        In Vic all vehicles need to carry chains
        [url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]

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        • #5
          Don't forget Alpine diesel or diesel additive if it's going to get cold and/or you park in an area where the fuel talks are exposed to wind chill.
          And remember, chains go on the back of your prado.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by fatboydave View Post
            And remember, chains go on the back of your prado.
            Oh? Why?
            ziggle
            Junior Member
            Last edited by ziggle; 17-08-2017, 01:40 PM. Reason: Make quote more specific
            2008 D4D GX Auto, OP2 (traction/cruise/climate control), ARB deluxe bar, DominatorX winch, dual batteries, Whitey's 50mm lift, 265/70/17, UHF, King's 7" spotties, trans cooler

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            • #7
              Originally posted by ziggle View Post
              Oh? Why?
              Not enough clearance between wheels and suspension on the front

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              • #8
                Good to know! Thanks!
                2008 D4D GX Auto, OP2 (traction/cruise/climate control), ARB deluxe bar, DominatorX winch, dual batteries, Whitey's 50mm lift, 265/70/17, UHF, King's 7" spotties, trans cooler

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                • #9
                  [QUOTE=D4D;574137]Just to add, slow down preferably with the gears and not the brakes.

                  Slowing down with the engine in an AWD on a slippery surface can leave you with no steering. If that happens in a manual push in the clutch to regain your steering or if an Auto you may have to drop into neutral. Like Piggy said you may even have to apply power when your every instinct is to apply brakes.

                  It can all happen very fast so again best advice is to look well ahead, feel the grip you are getting and choose a speed to fit. Most times up Lake Mountain the road is ploughed off and typically the snow will be slush and no worse than mud. If it is just a little colder then coming down later in the day, ice can form and that is when you really need to be going slow. If it is colder again and the snow is dry then it is pretty good to drive on, not unlike packed sand.
                  2009 120 GXL D4D, TJM Bull Bar, Winch, Safari Snorkel, ARB Lift, ARB Lockers, Black Widow Drawers

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by jaycoady View Post
                    Hi Peoples,

                    Driving up to Lake Mountain tomorrow (huge dumps of snow expected today and tomorrow) Apart from chains, is there anything else I can do to make it a safer trip?

                    Jay

                    How did the Prado go in the snow out of curiosity, did traction control help on slippery climbs..?

                    I drove around the Canadian rockies for 6 months in winter a few years ago. There was plenty of white stuff to drive around on. Very few Canadians used snow chains to my surprise. Instead everyone switches to winter tyres. They're soft compound rubber with optional metal studs for driving in ice. Makes a world of difference.

                    Snow tyres aren't really practical or affordable in Australia and we don't get the volumes of snowfall on our general access roads and highways to justify them. I would always carry snow chains in Australia and preferably drive a FWD/AWD vehicle with traction control if heading to the snow.

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                    • #11
                      On that topic, drove down Mt Buller recently (18th Aug) after a good dump of snow - two buses and two cars off the road at various points.

                      No chains, AT tyres, sports mode 2nd gear nearly all the way to Mirambah, Prado handled it with ease.

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                      • #12
                        It's a fun road in the snow.. lots of cars go off it.
                        Even more fun when they let us race up and down it in November at the high country Targa..

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                        • #13
                          Several vehicles have been known to leave the road during snowstorms.
                          To add to the excitement, we get to race up and down it in the high country Targa. in November.

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