Winter Traction Aid

[TrainTrac]

I saw an ad for this in my most recent issue of Truck Trend. Looked pretty cool, and a good way to put some extra weight in the bed in the winter. Anybody here have any experience with ShurTrax?

 

[Gavin Allan]

Cool!



What do you do with it once it freezes and you want to use your bed for hauling?



Neat idea, though!

 

[Wendy K]

Reads it supposedly lies flat so you can still use the truck for hauling.



Is there a problem with ST in the snow?

 

[Nelson Atwell]

I can buy 300 lbs of tube sand for $10. Why would I spend $100 for a water bag that holds 100 lbs of water? Also, if I actually get stuck, I can cut open a bag of sand and pour it under the tires for traction.



The ST is good in snow, especially if you have 4WD. Since it is a crew cab with a very short bed, it isn't as light in the back as a normal pickup truck. It drives more like a normal rear-wheel drive car.

 

[Todd Cloutier]

I've never had a problem with my ST in the snow. It drives as well in the snow as my old 95 Explorer.

 

[Eric Cifelli]

I live in Maine and have had my Trac since 01. Never had needed help in the snow like my Ranger did.

 

[paul wise]

I always just shovelled snow into my truck bed. Always worked no problem and you can add as much weight as you want.

And it melted as the snow melted. If you need to get it out, it shovels out easily too...