How much weight should I put in the bed of my pick-up so it doesn't "fish tail" in the snow?

Answer 1

Depending on the size of the truck, you want to put enough weight in so that you can see that there is a load on the truck.

A one ton truck will need more weight than a 1/2 ton. On a normal 1/2 ton truck, I would put 150-200 pounds of sand (in bags) over each of the read wheels. Sand is good, because it can also be used to provide traction if you do get stuck!!

Answer 2

Depends on your pickup if it is a 1/2, 3/4 or 1 tonne truck as each truck will have different load weights and springs.

I would add a few hundred pounds and even add some winter tires to get better grip in the snow and ice.

Answer 3

Depends on the load bearing capacity of your truck, but on a 1/2 ton p/u if I had a bed liner, I would put about the minimum amount of loose sand I could get away with (I would start with about 200lb and work up from there), and use a cover on it to keep it as dry as possible. Reason I would go with the minimum is because more load is more gas consumption and with loose sand, because in case of an accident, I'd be flinging sand not a damaging projectile(s).

Answer 4

I put about a 1/4 ton of gravel in mine. It's about 500 lbs or so, and works well in maintaining traction now.

Answer 5

I found what works well is garbage bags filled with water. place about 6 of them in the bed at the tail gate and let them freeze. This will give you about 5 to 6 hundred pounds. It also helps to reduce tire pressure If you don't run chains. Reducing tire pressure by 5 pounds really helps.

Answer 6

Several hundred pounds, at least. But a front wheel drive car would be better. I leave the pickup in the driveway when the roads are slick.

Answer 7

100 lbs

Answer 8

about 10 tons should do make sure you have proper tires