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12-23-2012, 07:40 AM
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#1 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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I'm driving to Calgary, going to be in a X3; new snow tires... going via Reve and then getting to Calgary and stopping at Banff and Reve to do some boarding
anyone have any advice on what to bring in the car? I made a huge list and someone said to me to put Drive BC on my twitter so i know what's going on whcih was a great idea for road conditions.
any good advice?
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12-23-2012, 07:54 AM
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If you are going to drive on the Coquihalla Hwy better bring chains lots of snow over there.
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12-23-2012, 08:44 AM
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12-23-2012, 10:24 AM
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Sounds like a sweet trip OP. Oh and BTW, a drive that can easily be done in a day isn't a long ass drive. Lol
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12-23-2012, 02:49 PM
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#5 | | NOOB, Not Quite a Regular!
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ur gona be tired as fuck if your driving long distance after boarding LOL
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12-23-2012, 03:11 PM
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Small collapsible metal shovel (2 packs were at costco for $20), ice scraper, Winter washer fluid, Chains, a few bungee cords and if you have them, a snatch strap with a clevis and 2 foil safety blankets
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12-23-2012, 04:48 PM
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lol, why is this titled LONG ass drive, when its just a 10 hour drive to Calgary?
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12-24-2012, 09:30 AM
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#8 | | I subscribe to the Fight Club ONLY
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it is 10 hours, but when you're going to Kamloops, it starts getting compact snow; then when you get past Revelstoke, there is a high probability you get stuck at Roger's pass; it's not uncommon you have to sleep there overnight.
i'm bring my sleeping bag just in case. i have had a few people who got stuck. a 10 hour becomes a good 12-13 hour due to snow delays.
i checked 2 places and there are a few places with 24 hour gas stations
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12-24-2012, 12:18 PM
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lol. I have never had that happen. Be a man. Route planning, and bring a capable vehicle and have a capable driver, maybe your girlfriend can do it?
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12-24-2012, 01:05 PM
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#10 | | I am grateful grapefruit
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If you've never used chains before, I highly suggest testing them out first before you go. There's nothing worse than trying to learn how to put them on in the swirling snow for the first time.
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12-24-2012, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 6793026  it is 10 hours, but when you're going to Kamloops, it starts getting compact snow; then when you get past Revelstoke, there is a high probability you get stuck at Roger's pass; it's not uncommon you have to sleep there overnight.
i'm bring my sleeping bag just in case. i have had a few people who got stuck. a 10 hour becomes a good 12-13 hour due to snow delays.
i checked 2 places and there are a few places with 24 hour gas stations | My bro drove to Van a few days ago in his winter beater (with winter tires of course) and arrived in 11 hours... he said it was snowing like crazy from Calgary to Revy though. I'm sure you'll be fine..
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12-24-2012, 03:37 PM
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new x3 or old x3?
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12-24-2012, 10:38 PM
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I drove from calgary to vancouver through a snow storm in a slk on bald summer tires. Just drive smart eh, i had a semi pass me and the rocks from his veh crack my wind shield. But in the end, i home safe eh, but never again lol
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12-24-2012, 11:59 PM
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Bring basic survival gear (according to the conditions) in case you get stranded for a decent period of time, a topped up portable battery charger should be included for the car.
Bring motor oil and a small container of gasoline, if you want, bring a couple spare spark plugs and a cap+rotor set.
Here to Calgary isn't that far to be honest, though I've been desensitized, 3500 miles from Texas to Vancouver without any significant stops does that to you.
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12-26-2012, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Yodamaster Bring basic survival gear (according to the conditions) in case you get stranded for a decent period of time, a topped up portable battery charger should be included for the car.
Bring motor oil and a small container of gasoline, if you want, bring a couple spare spark plugs and a cap+rotor set.
Here to Calgary isn't that far to be honest, though I've been desensitized, 3500 miles from Texas to Vancouver without any significant stops does that to you. | I'm pretty sure if you're driving an X3 you're not going to be changing plugs on the side of the road. Good tip for the rest of us that drive old beaters with distributors though.
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12-26-2012, 04:27 PM
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Bring some bottled water and some protein bars.
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12-26-2012, 06:50 PM
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Bring a tanning bed so you look fresh as fuck after your LONG ass drive.
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12-26-2012, 08:42 PM
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#18 | | MoD
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It appears that the OP has not done this type of driving in winter before. Why the snide remarks? He posted in the right section with a valid question. RS is an auto based community is it not?
It is amusing that you are so offended over him asking for advice after following the correct RS rules. If the question is stupid the first time, why revisit the thread a second time?
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12-26-2012, 09:03 PM
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Im not offended, I was making an equally helpful comment about what to bring on a trip with the other equally helpful comments.
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12-30-2012, 12:33 AM
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I just did Van to edmonton and back in a slammed gti last week. Most important thing to bring is your brain. Drive a little slower when the roads are bad, winter tires are a must, and for fucks sake I can't stress this enough, don't drive tired. You need your reaction time if your tail decides to skip out a bit. As far as materials, lots of windshield washer fluid, zip ties, water to drink, some food, warm clothing, blankets, a pillow, lots of cds or iPod. Make sure your important stuff to fix a flat is there (jack, tire iron, WHEEL LOCK KEYS, properly inflated spare) charge your phone. Chains aren't necessary if you are on proper winters, and you shouldn't even think about driving it if you don't have proper winters.
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12-30-2012, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman-19 Im not offended, I was making an equally helpful comment about what to bring on a trip with the other equally helpful comments. | Lol stfu man you're making a fool out of yourself. Your comments are anything but helpful. I'm sure you wouldn't want others to give you retarded answers if you asked something. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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12-30-2012, 01:28 AM
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why not fly and rent a car?
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12-30-2012, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by westopher I just did Van to edmonton and back in a slammed gti last week. Most important thing to bring is your brain. Drive a little slower when the roads are bad, winter tires are a must, and for fucks sake I can't stress this enough, don't drive tired. You need your reaction time if your tail decides to skip out a bit. As far as materials, lots of windshield washer fluid, zip ties, water to drink, some food, warm clothing, blankets, a pillow, lots of cds or iPod. Make sure your important stuff to fix a flat is there (jack, tire iron, WHEEL LOCK KEYS, properly inflated spare) charge your phone. Chains aren't necessary if you are on proper winters, and you shouldn't even think about driving it if you don't have proper winters. | I absolutely agree with everything you've said, but especially the sentence in bold.
Despite what some suggest, chains are not a substitute for winter tires on the Coquihalla or similar roads, they should not be considered as more than a supplement. Chains are appropriate to use if you're caught in an unexpected storm to make it to the next town, they're to be used at low speed and checked routinely until you reach a safe point to wait for road conditions to improve. Winter tires are necessary to maintain traction at highway speed, which is what is expected of drivers the majority of the time. All-Season tires turn into frozen hockey pucks in the mountains, they're not appropriate for the conditions.
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01-07-2013, 07:53 AM
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So i just got back. it was a nice nad easy trip but not witout it's ups and downs.
van to revel we did in one day and we couldn't pushed to calgary with no problem.
1) you need winter tires for sure and yes the AWD does make a huge difference. X3 new or old shouldn't be an issue. If you have an BMW, rear wheel drive, even with winter tires, when you're at an incline and at a stop, you will have no momentum and you're fooked. just FYI
2) Roger's pass was luckily no snow, we didn't get any snow so that was good.
3)******* make sure you check your windsheild fluid is -35 and above. the old mechanic in Van put something that wasn't -30+ so the spout FROZE....
DO NOT worry, pull over to a gas station (and grab a cup of hot water and defrost it. just keep pouring it in. Lastly, once it's done, just keep pressing it and drain and put in new ones.
4) always have a thermos with hot water, you'll never know what's going to happen and need that warm cup of water.
5) I suggest you NOT drive (even when it's much cheaper. flight = 600 per person whereas driving was 1/5 the cost). You will get A LOT of windshield chips... it's just what it is.
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