Nice video!! I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 with Rough Country 2 inch level kit with the springs. I bought the 2022 Western V Enforcer and Pro 525 Salter. I also have Blizzak Tires, and I also put all new parts on the front.. I should have no issues on my small and medium jobs here in Michigan!!
We have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with a old western unimount, we are on our second season ❄️ The 2nd Gen Ram half tons are built like 3/4 tons. Just be safe, go slow and don't push more than the truck can handle. Good Luck bud!!!!
You absolutely can plow with a 1500... as long as you plow smart... Don't get rushed & switch gears until you're stopped, and watch coolant temperatures on highway due to restricted airflow. Abuse & not paying attention is what breaks stuff. I've used half tons of several brands since the 90's & never had any plowing related issues. currently using a 2015 Ram Laramie crew cab with a Western midweight... Handles it beautifully. I did hafta upsize tires a few sizes to give proper frame to ground measurement so the undercarriage had the correct angle.. My ram doesn't even need Timbrens... Even with the heavier Midweight (vs a lightweight half ton plow which aren't' heavy enough to scrape as well) my front only drops about 3/4 inch lifting that Midweight blade.
Nice set up there alot people say don't put plow on a 1500 but I run a 8 foot Fisher plow on my 07 Chevy 1500 6 years never had any problems and I did 30 pluse driveways a storm and two years ago I traded my Fisher for a boss 8.2 v plow best thing ever did truck Carrys it great last year I did 30 pluse driveways and help my boss plow commercial lots my next thing need is a sander but ur plow should serve u good
Tyler, that is awesome to hear! It sounds like you have a workhorse of a 1500! Congratulations on the new plow! Do you think you will run only Boss from here on out? And is the V-plow on your 1500? Or did you upgrade? Hopefully people will start utilizing their 1500 a little more! The plows today are way more advanced! Thank you! I’m sure the truck will do well! Just have to keep up on the maintenance.
I had general liability insurance For the business. But recently added an insurance policies to my truck for plowing. All I have done to the truck was had the strut leveling kit added to the front. It helped pick the front up 2”. Good luck! You can do very well if you charge accordingly.
i have the exact same plow on my truck and same truck mine is just a 2016 so basically the same setup just without a lift kit however once i hook the plow up and get moving my tires start to lean inwards towards the top and i was curious if you have that same issue?? if not do you have any suggestions on how to prevent or fix that??
Hi from the UP! I have the same set up on my 2014. I just got it installed last week and have ran into problems. This is my first plow. My external temp display shows outside temp at 130 degrees. Engine gets close to overheating. I have tried lowering the plow as low as possible when driving. Tilting it to ether side for more air flow. Nothing works. Even tried driving in tow mode. I drive 65mph 10 miles to town. Also after my install my window defrosters stoped working. When my defrosters are on I only get air coming out of the dash. Just no defrost. Did you have these problems???
Hello Carmen, how is the snow up there?! We just got 12 inches!! As far as the external temp gauge, I’ve read that they could have been moved when the plow was installed, or it’s being blocked by the plow. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the temps through the gauge cluster. I have also noticed my external temp reading high temps as well. But the truck doesn’t seem to be over heating because all of my driveways are close by. I also take the plow off when it’s not needed. I plan on contacting the shop that installed the plow for some advise. As far as my defrosters, they seem to be working just fine for me. Again, I’d recommend contacting the shop that installed the plow. I hope this helped!
Hey, I have a 2014 Silverado with the Western Enforcer, that was installed over the summer. Have not plowed yet, but when driving down 75 I had no over heating issues. Its was around 85 degrees at that time. I had the PlowFlowmaster added and that really helped even at slow speeds. The temp went up just a little over the normal reading.
@@onlyactions8110 She's a beast, I have a couple of gravel driveways I plow that are 1/4 mile plus and she doesn't flinch. Key is slow & steady and in 4 HI
@@caseyleez2477 Re Mn DOT - not a thing. As far as mods to truck 2" leveling kit added, 600lbs sand for balast and Toppers & Trailers for a backdrag blade
Look at adding an additional battery for the plow to run off of. I'll do a video on my other channel. I adding an additional batter on my 2000 Z71 to power the plow. you'll read a lot of guys have issues with radio cutting off or Hvac not working correctly while running the plow on one battery.
Good question. The Ballard Inc. Light was $149.99. The 2.5 leveling kit from Rough Country was $339.95. The installation of the leveling kit was $200.00. And the Western Midweight with installation was $6,400. That is with the upgraded LED light. You can definitely get the lower cost plow, but I decided to go up one more size for commercial purposes.
For salt spreaders don’t buy the salt dog, we had one and it was awful. Snowex (made by Western) are probably the best tailgate spreaders. I have a Boss tailgate spreader right now, it’s way easier to get on and off the truck (with RT3) but other than mounting I think snowex is better.
That was my bad. Here is the cost breakdown. Light: $149.99. Leveling Kit: $339.95 Install Leveling Kit: $200 Plow Installation and LED Upgrade: $6,400. Total Cost: $7,089.94 I made that back in the first month.
Just a heads up because you are using your truck for commercial purposes you need to have your company name, city, and state permanently affixed to both sides of the truck in block lettering no less than 3 inches tall. It's a nasty fine if caught and they can shut you down.
Hello Mike. In Michigan, you do not need to have your commercial truck labeled with your company name, city, or state. All you need is an amber oscillating light affix to the top of the vehicle while plowing a commercial lot or a driveway. However, if the commercial vehicle weights over 10,000 pounds, you’re legally supposed to get a DOT physical. I hope this helps. And if you’re from Michigan, you now know the information needed to operate.
@@onlyactions8110 salt is bad, salt and moisture is really really bad. If you can wash the truck and park it in a shop/garage with a dehumidifier, that will help. It’s what I’m doing this season.
Hey David, we had something come up. This page will be back to following my other businesses. We currently have a few businesses in insurance, rental properties, landscaping/plowing, and a clothing brand.
I like your little pep talk. Very encouraging as i have an interest in that area too bro.
Thank you!
looks awesome, grow slowly man, and we will get everything we need in time!!!!
For sure! I actually found a little hack that a successful snow business owner told me about. Very simple and effective way to spread salt!
Hey man love it! First year as well and was looking at getting a plow for my 1500 as well for next year. Nice lawntrepreneur hat!
I’m going to do a review on the plow and truck soon! It’s been handling the snow great!
Thanks! That hat is dope!
Nice video!! I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 with Rough Country 2 inch level kit with the springs. I bought the 2022 Western V Enforcer and Pro 525 Salter. I also have Blizzak Tires, and I also put all new parts on the front.. I should have no issues on my small and medium jobs here in Michigan!!
I have 14 accounts last winter with two commercial accounts! Had minor issues. I did purchase a 2002 F250 with a 10 foot v-plow for this winter.
We have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 with a old western unimount, we are on our second season ❄️ The 2nd Gen Ram half tons are built like 3/4 tons. Just be safe, go slow and don't push more than the truck can handle. Good Luck bud!!!!
Thanks for the advice! Have a great season!
You absolutely can plow with a 1500... as long as you plow smart... Don't get rushed & switch gears until you're stopped, and watch coolant temperatures on highway due to restricted airflow. Abuse & not paying attention is what breaks stuff. I've used half tons of several brands since the 90's & never had any plowing related issues. currently using a 2015 Ram Laramie crew cab with a Western midweight... Handles it beautifully. I did hafta upsize tires a few sizes to give proper frame to ground measurement so the undercarriage had the correct angle.. My ram doesn't even need Timbrens... Even with the heavier Midweight (vs a lightweight half ton plow which aren't' heavy enough to scrape as well) my front only drops about 3/4 inch lifting that Midweight blade.
Thanks for the info!
Same here🙏🏼 first year in business and I bought my first snow plow
Congratulations!
I have 2015 as well. What did this setup cost you. I realize it’s 3yrs old but looking at ideas. Cost with install
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Thank you!
Nice set up there alot people say don't put plow on a 1500 but I run a 8 foot Fisher plow on my 07 Chevy 1500 6 years never had any problems and I did 30 pluse driveways a storm and two years ago I traded my Fisher for a boss 8.2 v plow best thing ever did truck Carrys it great last year I did 30 pluse driveways and help my boss plow commercial lots my next thing need is a sander but ur plow should serve u good
Tyler, that is awesome to hear! It sounds like you have a workhorse of a 1500! Congratulations on the new plow! Do you think you will run only Boss from here on out? And is the V-plow on your 1500? Or did you upgrade?
Hopefully people will start utilizing their 1500 a little more! The plows today are way more advanced!
Thank you! I’m sure the truck will do well! Just have to keep up on the maintenance.
awesome, hope you're making the big bucks.
I’m not cheap. I’m probably charging the most in the area.
@@onlyactions8110 nor should you be. Plowing is expensive and grueling. Make that money sir.
Will do! You as well!
Nice video man. Im thinking about getting into plowing, did you have to have your insurance on truck altered or changed to plow?
I had general liability insurance For the business. But recently added an insurance policies to my truck for plowing.
All I have done to the truck was had the strut leveling kit added to the front. It helped pick the front up 2”.
Good luck! You can do very well if you charge accordingly.
I have a 2018 Chevy Silverado LT. I just bought a plow. Western pro plus and I am not sure if my Chevy Silverado can hold that much weight in push.
i have the exact same plow on my truck and same truck mine is just a 2016 so basically the same setup just without a lift kit however once i hook the plow up and get moving my tires start to lean inwards towards the top and i was curious if you have that same issue?? if not do you have any suggestions on how to prevent or fix that??
I do not have that issue. I did take the truck in to lift the front 2.5 inches and prepare for the plow.
How is the 1500 holding up? All trucks wear out, just take it easy and it'll be fine!
It’s holding up well. Just serviced the truck for maintenance. Nothing out of the ordinary is occurring.
Did you have to get heavy duty ball joints and springs for you're truck ?
I have both. Took it all in to be prepped before putting the plow on.
Hi from the UP! I have the same set up on my 2014. I just got it installed last week and have ran into problems. This is my first plow. My external temp display shows outside temp at 130 degrees. Engine gets close to overheating. I have tried lowering the plow as low as possible when driving. Tilting it to ether side for more air flow. Nothing works. Even tried driving in tow mode. I drive 65mph 10 miles to town.
Also after my install my window defrosters stoped working. When my defrosters are on I only get air coming out of the dash. Just no defrost. Did you have these problems???
Hello Carmen, how is the snow up there?! We just got 12 inches!!
As far as the external temp gauge, I’ve read that they could have been moved when the plow was installed, or it’s being blocked by the plow. I’d recommend keeping an eye on the temps through the gauge cluster.
I have also noticed my external temp reading high temps as well. But the truck doesn’t seem to be over heating because all of my driveways are close by. I also take the plow off when it’s not needed. I plan on contacting the shop that installed the plow for some advise.
As far as my defrosters, they seem to be working just fine for me. Again, I’d recommend contacting the shop that installed the plow.
I hope this helped!
Hey Carmen,
I just uploaded a new video with an easy fix. At least it is working for me!
Hey, I have a 2014 Silverado with the Western Enforcer, that was installed over the summer. Have not plowed yet, but when driving down 75 I had no over heating issues. Its was around 85 degrees at that time. I had the PlowFlowmaster added and that really helped even at slow speeds. The temp went up just a little over the normal reading.
Let us know how the PlowFlowmaster works this year!
@@onlyactions8110 will do
You better check your electrical system. Your plow lights were flickering when you ran it.
It does that on camera.
Ive never plowed snow before. But im buying a truck and a plow befote next season. Should i get a 1500? Or is a 2500 better with the bigger gas motor?
If you can get a 2500, get one. I’d like to get one this fall.
I have pretty much a "twin sister" here in Minnesota.
How is she with the snow? Mine has been doing very well!
@@onlyactions8110 She's a beast, I have a couple of gravel driveways I plow that are 1/4 mile plus and she doesn't flinch. Key is slow & steady and in 4 HI
Thank you for the tip! I’ll have a few large driveways soon.
@@emcsquar3dbdid you have to do anything with mn DOT or anything for your half ton plow truck?
@@caseyleez2477 Re Mn DOT - not a thing. As far as mods to truck 2" leveling kit added, 600lbs sand for balast and Toppers & Trailers for a backdrag blade
Hey man, you do anything with ur front end?
A 2.5 inch strut leveling kit was placed on the front.
How many batteries are you running?
Just one battery.
Look at adding an additional battery for the plow to run off of. I'll do a video on my other channel. I adding an additional batter on my 2000 Z71 to power the plow. you'll read a lot of guys have issues with radio cutting off or Hvac not working correctly while running the plow on one battery.
Looking forward to it!
@@onlyactions8110 I'll let you know when it goes up, currently shopping alternators now.
How much was your set up
Good question.
The Ballard Inc. Light was $149.99.
The 2.5 leveling kit from Rough Country was $339.95.
The installation of the leveling kit was $200.00.
And the Western Midweight with installation was $6,400. That is with the upgraded LED light.
You can definitely get the lower cost plow, but I decided to go up one more size for commercial purposes.
What size was this plow?
7 foot Mid Weight
For salt spreaders don’t buy the salt dog, we had one and it was awful. Snowex (made by Western) are probably the best tailgate spreaders. I have a Boss tailgate spreader right now, it’s way easier to get on and off the truck (with RT3) but other than mounting I think snowex is better.
Thanks for the tip! I ordered a Snow Ex from Amazon. It’s been postponed twice…
be careful with that on a 1500, maybe upgrade the front end....check it out!!!!
I added the 2 inch leveling kit strut to the front. Anything else I should look into doing?
No one ever tells how much the plow setup costs
That was my bad. Here is the cost breakdown.
Light: $149.99.
Leveling Kit: $339.95
Install Leveling Kit: $200
Plow Installation and LED Upgrade: $6,400.
Total Cost: $7,089.94
I made that back in the first month.
Get a couple cans of under coating tape stuff off and go to town you will be ok
Salt dog .75 yard or 1 yard in bed sander is good for half ton truck don’t wast your money on a tail gate sander
I bought a tailgate spreader… Hopefully it goes well.
Just a heads up because you are using your truck for commercial purposes you need to have your company name, city, and state permanently affixed to both sides of the truck in block lettering no less than 3 inches tall. It's a nasty fine if caught and they can shut you down.
Hello Mike. In Michigan, you do not need to have your commercial truck labeled with your company name, city, or state. All you need is an amber oscillating light affix to the top of the vehicle while plowing a commercial lot or a driveway.
However, if the commercial vehicle weights over 10,000 pounds, you’re legally supposed to get a DOT physical.
I hope this helps. And if you’re from Michigan, you now know the information needed to operate.
Say bye bye to that truck
Care to explain?
@@onlyactions8110 yes salt will eat everything I've plowed snow since I was 15 35 years experience lol
Hopefully washing the truck every few days will slow the process down.
@@onlyactions8110 that's what I thought as well better off getting a skidster I know pricey but saves a vehicle
@@onlyactions8110 salt is bad, salt and moisture is really really bad. If you can wash the truck and park it in a shop/garage with a dehumidifier, that will help. It’s what I’m doing this season.
What happened to you ice vending machine?
Hey David, we had something come up.
This page will be back to following my other businesses. We currently have a few businesses in insurance, rental properties, landscaping/plowing, and a clothing brand.