Getting stuck...snow or soft sand or mudholes
On my timeline, a friend has gotten stuck a couple of times in soft desert sands. I'm from Michigan. Had to be towed off 4 inch thick ice covered in snow.
Time to pass on a few things I know. This is one of the topics you want to prepare for but hope you never use.
Carry a couple of boards...you put under the drive tires. Older vans rear wheels
Cars and suv or minivan often front wheel drive.
Vehicles have steer tires (the front ) that turn and steer the vehicle. Drive tires move the vehicle down the road.some vehicles are front wheel drive, some rear wheel drive, some are 4x4, some are awd (all wheel drive)
Straighten tires so you're going straight forward or back
Carry a good tow strap.
Know how much your vehicle weighs. Any vehicle pulling you out needs tow capacity to pull your vehicle from dead weight. Vans 4000-6000 pounds.
If you have tow strap and boards...find someone from the snow belt to pull you out...we are kinda experienced at this.
Also look up and learn weight distribution...it's important
You can use floor mats, old carpet, or cardboard also to increase traction.
Partially deflating tires (carry a 12v tire pump and a tire gauge to reinflate them after getting "unstuck"
