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Old 11-25-2012, 01:35 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 View Post
I'd add a Cellphone to that, Seems basic but hey, It IS a guide afterall. Also, Have the numbers of a few friends with 4x4's or a few tow companies handy in case you get stuck. Few other things to add are extra winter rated windshield wash, And where possible, a full size spare. (Good luck driving in the snow if the spare happens to need to go on a drive wheel.
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Great write up! Those portable jumper packs are a lifesaver to have, and I can also second having a full tank of gas. Nearly got screwed over by the Port Mann this evening due to a near empty tank.

There's a whole other pile of things that's nice to have: de-icers, chemical heat packs, T4RAWR's number; one thing I've found really useful to have though is a breaker bar. Those wrenches that come with the spare and jack can be absolutely worthless against a seized or frozen bolt.
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This is all we really need, to be honest.
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T4's number ftw!



Its also handy to keep some sand/salt mix. I usually do 50/50 sand salt. When there's a patch of ice and you dont have chains putting down a streak of salt/sand infront of the drive tires helps.


Alternatively you could call me as others have suggested lol

Also with regards to tow straps. You should get recovery/snatch straps and make sure its rated for 3 times the weight of your vehicle. The recovery strap I carry is rated at 13,000lbs of pull. Also get shackles as the hooks on tow straps can break off and become projectiles.
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