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Old 11-21-2013, 09:32 PM
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It's important to keep the sandbags in place too to protect your bed. When frozen solid, if you slam on your breaks, you don't want the sandbags sliding into the front of your bed.
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I do have a soft cover so the bed will be dry. And no biggie to strap them down.
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I've never put anything in my bed during winter but I also have my toolbox that's full of tools. I'm curious as to where you live as that may make it easier to give recommendations (Alaska vs Utah would be a big difference).
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I'm in Indiana but make trips north here and there. We never have terrible weather but usually guaranteed a handful of ice storms and steady snow accumulation in December to February. I'm not worried about having problem but I'd rather have some sandbags in the garage ready to go instead of worried last minute.
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I got the wife 4 new winter tires since my OEMs only have 2600 miles on them. Will save up and sport new tires next year instead. In the mean time, I plan to put two 60lb sand tubes in the back next to each wheel well.

Our first snow fall came after freezing rain. Quickly motivated me to make room in the garage.
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we get 6 months min of winter and we've had 3 weeks so far. no point weight in the bed. just dont use cruise!

plus don't use 4x4 thinking you can do as fast as you want!
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Calgary lotsa snow already 3rd F150 since 2010 always used stock tires and I drive in the mountains to hunt. Home depot 2 concrete walk slabs put a plywood divider in rear to stop from sliding your game. If I can drive here in snow with the all seasons for 4 years you will have no problem. I also lived in NS and Ont.
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Hey gang,

In addition to all the other great advice on this thread about preparing for winter, you should check out our Cold-Weather Driving Tips as well: http://owner.ford.com/servlet/Conten...=1239636411265

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4-80Lb bags of sand in 2 plastic tubs, contained by a bed extender, sitting on a bed mat, under a hard tonneau cover.
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When it gets real bad I have my wife ride in the back but then it feels like I shoulda gotten the 250.
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