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Snow sliding from roof onto winshield

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by DallasTacoma, Dec 6, 2023.

  1. Dec 7, 2023 at 5:37 AM
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    Pixeltim

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  2. Dec 7, 2023 at 5:49 AM
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  3. Dec 7, 2023 at 5:50 AM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    ^^ This, for sure.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2023 at 5:53 AM
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    Only aesthetic mods so far Leer 180 cap & Clazzio covers on order.
    I have one with the long, fixed handle (https://angelguardproducts.com/snopro/). Can do most snow removal from one side of our vehicles. DON'T buy the telescoping handle as it's not very rugged.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2023 at 6:13 AM
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    I've put a full size push broom in the bed of every truck I've ever owned.
    You can clear snow off the entire truck in about 30 seconds.
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2023 at 6:14 AM
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    Just accelerate briskly, didn't you know the bed was made for storing rooftop snow?
     
  8. Dec 7, 2023 at 6:46 AM
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    Broom….pdffffffttt to that. Leaf blower. Better yet don’t post such a thread.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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    Mine does that too! Do you think this will be fixed on the 4th gen?
     
  10. Dec 7, 2023 at 7:05 AM
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    Please consider that if it is sliding on to your windshield, it also has the ability to slide off the back when going down the highway and blocking someone else's vision. So IMHO, it is always best to brush off the roof.

    :cheers:
     
  11. Dec 7, 2023 at 7:10 AM
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    Not with these type of questions :rofl:
     
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    Get one of those plastic milk crates and keep it in the back seat with a jug or two of windshield fluid.
    When there is snow on your roof , use it as a handy footstool and get up and brush off your roof.

    A long-handled snow brush is mandatory equipment anywhere it snows.

    Note to others: I’m giving “Dallas” the benefit of the doubt and assuming she is short, cute, and can’t reach the roof without a boost. Not unlike my wife.
     
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  13. Dec 7, 2023 at 7:20 AM
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    Can we add, people who drive with high beams on 24/7 to that list?
     
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  14. Dec 7, 2023 at 8:01 AM
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  15. Dec 7, 2023 at 8:06 AM
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    Happens on semis too
     
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    One of my favorite things in Colorado after a particularly heavy snowfall was getting hit on the highway by gigantic blobs of snow from people who refused to clean their roof off. One actually managed to crack my windshield.
     
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    Don’t worry, if the snow didn’t crack your windshield a rock would. I average a chip or crack every winter here
     
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    I was replacing a windshield at least every year. I’m pretty much familiar every single brand of aftermarket windshield and their overall quality.
     
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  20. Dec 7, 2023 at 8:19 AM
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    When it snows, I clear off my wife's car before leaving for work. Then she doesn't have to. She keeps me around so it seems to be a good thing.:thumbsup:
     

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