genecolleen Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 We're in Colorado I see that you can wash the under carriage of your car to remove the salt. Is there a place to have this done to my HDT and fifth wheel? Florida boy never had to think about these things! Colorado Springs is beautiful. <p>Gene & Colleen2009 Volvo 670 customized by Gregg RV Haulers, 2014 New Horizon 5th wheel, 2012 smart car on the deck. Full time 6/17/2014 Vmmonline.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEIFamily Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 We were going through NY a few years ago, brand new trailer and salt on the road.. Got it home and a nice layer of rust starting Get it washed off quick. 2006 Volvo 670 singled long 2011 Heartland Sundance 3300CK 2006 Smart passion 2001 F350 DRW CREWCAB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oletimer Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 In April of 2013, then again in April of 2014, we came through the Eisenhower Tunnel(Loveland Pass) during a "chain up" storm. I'm not sure what they put on the road, but I got to tell ya, it sure is hard on things. What I have found that works fairly good, is a lawn sprinkler, attached to a 2X4. I have a whirly bird type that puts out a strong spray, and just lay the hose out at one end of the truck and/or camper, let in run for a few minutes in one spot, then pull the hose about 4', and repeat until done. It does a good job on that junk, and also on the Florida beach sand, and salt. Just sayn'. Dick T 2006 Volvo VNL 630(VED12 400HP)10 speed autoshift,3.58 gear 236" twin screw, w/ET, Jackalopee, Blue Dot2016 Space Craft 37' Blu/Dot, Dexter 8K triple axel, HD Drum hydraulic brakes Feather lite air ride2005 Jeep Rubicon2007 Suzuki DR 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm not sure what they put on the road, but I got to tell ya, it sure is hard on things. It's called calcium chloride, Dick, and it's nasty stuff. Some states, particularly in the northeast, are now using it to "wet" their rock salt, both to increase the effectiveness (CaCl will melt ice and snow at lower temperatures than does rock salt) and to help it stay where it's laid, rather than scattering off of the lane of travel. Other states just apply the CaCl alone directly to the road surface. The downside of it is that it's far more corrosive than is rock salt alone, and its residue is much more difficult to remove. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I thought you were going to be in Georgia. What are you doing in Colorado? Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genecolleen Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks for the replies, going to get a sprinkler! Ron, returned to factory for a few fixes on fiver, decided to visit brother in Colorado and winter in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada. <p>Gene & Colleen2009 Volvo 670 customized by Gregg RV Haulers, 2014 New Horizon 5th wheel, 2012 smart car on the deck. Full time 6/17/2014 Vmmonline.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Enjoy. We are in Florida for a month and will probably do Disney Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Do not even get me started on the chemical cocktail mixes being used on the roads. They spray the stuff on the highway sometimes 48 hours before any forecast precip, and frequently it doesn't happen, so you get the corrosive action on the vehicle, and there was never any reason to put in on the road in the first place. Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC and Angie Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 It's called calcium chloride, Dick, and it's nasty stuff. Some states, particularly in the northeast, are now using it to "wet" their rock salt, both to increase the effectiveness (CaCl will melt ice and snow at lower temperatures than does rock salt) and to help it stay where it's laid, rather than scattering off of the lane of travel. Other states just apply the CaCl alone directly to the road surface. The downside of it is that it's far more corrosive than is rock salt alone, and its residue is much more difficult to remove. I know in Dallas they started using CaCl on bridges before it ices. Probably more cities using it because it's cost is less than salt and more effective. But also more corrosive as stated. Glad to be in Florida where ice is not in the forecast. JC 2009 Volvo 780. D-16 500hp 1850 torque with a Herrin hauler bed. 2015 Continental Coach 2008 650cc Suzuki Bergman 2013 Mustang GT 500 convertible 2014 Smartcar convertible WWW.Hollyfab.com. (Metal Fabrication Company) Jamesc@hollyfab.com (preferred contact method) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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