The thing I love about mine is that I can plow onto the turf and it doesn't tear it up AT ALL. Is there a reason why you reversed the swivel upside down? This is a good design, and I'm thinking about doing this to mine. Been plowing with mine for 9 years now.
By appearances the back drag was maybe 4 inches? If i used it that way on driveways i would still have to go shovel it (plus id have hard pack to scrape at). Having said that, it appears much faster than just using a snowblower and wide shovels. I just don't know how much faster, if i have to shovel my tire tracks every time i clear it. I wonder if a weight plate could be applied to get it deeper than it goes here? Perhaps a different kind of reinforcement for the rubber scrape blade so it is not compelled to lift when pulling snow. I have a RWD f150 with weight on the back (sand, salt, and snowblower w/hitch mounted carrier). My concern is how useful it might be in deep snow near 10 or if I would need to do 2 sessions during a long or deep show event? Also curious if it could be hooked to the rear hitch so it can push when needed but mostly drags snow... Just not curious enough to try it myself lol
Hello joshua will the plow push if you have it a couple inches off the grounds??? looking at buying one of these same model and it pushes on the grounds great but will it work when raised a little
well joshua , if you dont mind but im gonna kindna grab your winch idea very cleaver idea man . i bught one too snowsport plow like yours but had to brainstorm abit to have it in the front works great fckin love it , however now need to adjest here n there lol. anyway great video n idea you created bud - happy plowin ehh
No not at all. I've been plowing multiple properties(residential) for 3 years with this set up and Ridgeline is still solid. As long as you play within the limit, it doesn't give much strain to the truck. Residential driveways are pretty easy for any trucks. Even UTV plow with heavier blades. I also do lots of heavy loads and towings up to limit and Ridgeline handles well with no issue. Ridgeline is tougher than people think!
BEst $$$ I ever spent...and I'm in NH...5 yrs still kicks ass every storm. I've run it backwards on an SUV ( which sucks, but works...lol). Never hurt my truck @ all. I also have a tension system WAY better than their strap deal...dont bother. Mine 'Squeegees" the driveway now. Love being warm and dry in the truck. Get it...ZERO regrets!
Hey JoshuaK, thanks for the video. I'm likely about to buy one of these for my 07 Ridgeline. Adding in the winch kit and down pressure they sell. What width is your blade? The 84 inch or the 96? I want to be sure it covers my RL's track width when angled. Much appreciated!
@@faronf2006 I ended up going the "84 and it works fine for my purposes. Angled it just covers the wheel track of my 07 Ridgleine. Thanks for the advice!
Actually the back drag blade itself added some weights and works fine with less snow but yeah it definitely needs a hydraulic pressure for the better job.
@@drakewesterman9798 It's how its engineered, it doesnt back drag, it flips back in reverse, and rotates on the rubber 'feet', which rolls/tips it up like 5"....that's deep snow in the video, so it looks like he is dragging...Cool little plows, I beat the snot out of mine 5 yrs now and still kicks ass...Nothing like being warm ,dry, radio cranking and moving snow !!
thanks for the video, but the music is distracting and very unnecessary. i shouldn't have to turn down the volume or mute it to watch a video. no music = better video, thanks.
they are not a piece of shit...only the people that say that are a piece of shit...lol they work great and they have a 2-3 inch gap underneath when in reverse. these save the life of your yard.
I would love for you to do a video explaining how you built that
Adding the winch to this looks a lot better, rather than just having to back up and have the plow flop around as it gets pulled backward. Nice job
Where did you get the back drag blade part?
Watched a few vids on these plows. Does not look like it scrapes down to the pavement because of the rubber cutting edge.
The thing I love about mine is that I can plow onto the turf and it doesn't tear it up AT ALL. Is there a reason why you reversed the swivel upside down? This is a good design, and I'm thinking about doing this to mine. Been plowing with mine for 9 years now.
By appearances the back drag was maybe 4 inches? If i used it that way on driveways i would still have to go shovel it (plus id have hard pack to scrape at). Having said that, it appears much faster than just using a snowblower and wide shovels. I just don't know how much faster, if i have to shovel my tire tracks every time i clear it.
I wonder if a weight plate could be applied to get it deeper than it goes here? Perhaps a different kind of reinforcement for the rubber scrape blade so it is not compelled to lift when pulling snow.
I have a RWD f150 with weight on the back (sand, salt, and snowblower w/hitch mounted carrier). My concern is how useful it might be in deep snow near 10 or if I would need to do 2 sessions during a long or deep show event? Also curious if it could be hooked to the rear hitch so it can push when needed but mostly drags snow... Just not curious enough to try it myself lol
How did you make the back drag blade
I'm surprised the no one makes a plow for that size truck with hydraulic right and left angle
Nice job! That's a really neat system.
Hello joshua will the plow push if you have it a couple inches off the grounds??? looking at buying one of these same model and it pushes on the grounds great but will it work when raised a little
Yes the plow can push at any position.
Wait, how do I do this without custom hardware? Is there a plow that works with the Ridgeline without mods?
it can work with the ridgeline. they sell the set up with the winch
well joshua , if you dont mind but im gonna kindna grab your winch idea very cleaver idea man . i bught one too snowsport plow like yours but had to brainstorm abit to have it in the front works great fckin love it , however now need to adjest here n there lol. anyway great video n idea you created bud - happy plowin ehh
Are you worried about impact to frame of truck at all? I didn't think the Ridgeline could handle the extra stress, even with a smaller blade like that
No not at all. I've been plowing multiple properties(residential) for 3 years with this set up and Ridgeline is still solid. As long as you play within the limit, it doesn't give much strain to the truck. Residential driveways are pretty easy for any trucks. Even UTV plow with heavier blades.
I also do lots of heavy loads and towings up to limit and Ridgeline handles well with no issue.
Ridgeline is tougher than people think!
Good to know, I have an 06 and have pulled a trailer at the max, only thing I noticed was braking issues, but pulling the weight wasn't a problem
BEst $$$ I ever spent...and I'm in NH...5 yrs still kicks ass every storm. I've run it backwards on an SUV ( which sucks, but works...lol). Never hurt my truck @ all. I also have a tension system WAY better than their strap deal...dont bother. Mine 'Squeegees" the driveway now. Love being warm and dry in the truck. Get it...ZERO regrets!
Hey JoshuaK, thanks for the video. I'm likely about to buy one of these for my 07 Ridgeline. Adding in the winch kit and down pressure they sell. What width is your blade? The 84 inch or the 96? I want to be sure it covers my RL's track width when angled. Much appreciated!
It's 84"
If i were you , go with the 96" wide blade over the 84" .
@@faronf2006 I ended up going the "84 and it works fine for my purposes. Angled it just covers the wheel track of my 07 Ridgleine. Thanks for the advice!
I was wondering where this product can be bought at if possible can you leave a link below if possible thank you very very much😊
Sweet, nice job.
Howmuch it cost
This is awesome. Do you have this written up anywhere?
If you give me your email address, I can send you more detail pictures
@@joshuak8004 could you send me the details also , I just put the snowsport plow on my f 150 email phillips5140@yahoo.com . thank you
@@streetglide40sw30 Sent :)
Joshua K please send me pics and details too. Ive had one of these plows for 4 years now and love it on my
Jeeps. mnjones2003@gmail.com. Thanks again!
Joshua please send me the pics also. I have this setup including the winch, but looking for better scraping action. brnboudreau@gmail.com, thanks!
I neeed this!
I think the plow needs to be heavier for back dragging to work better
Actually the back drag blade itself added some weights and works fine with less snow but yeah it definitely needs a hydraulic pressure for the better job.
It's not supposed to back drag...it flips back. It's awesome, no damage to lawns/dirt drives, etc...It just pushes and does a damn good job....!!
@@johnn8414 why does he have a back drag blade installed
@@drakewesterman9798 It's how its engineered, it doesnt back drag, it flips back in reverse, and rotates on the rubber 'feet', which rolls/tips it up like 5"....that's deep snow in the video, so it looks like he is dragging...Cool little plows, I beat the snot out of mine 5 yrs now and still kicks ass...Nothing like being warm ,dry, radio cranking and moving snow !!
@@johnn8414 oh ok
Awesome mods!!!
thanks for the video, but the music is distracting and very unnecessary. i shouldn't have to turn down the volume or mute it to watch a video. no music = better video, thanks.
Dave what a jerk, he didn’t make the video specifically for you. You don’t like it don’t watch OR listen to it
i made my own - very simple to make one - instead of paying 1500 for one
Please tell me how!
I would love to see how you made that if possible thank you very much😊
thats the only way this thing works.. otherwise they are a piece of shit that drag snow back where you just plowed.. I had one I know
they are not a piece of shit...only the people that say that are a piece of shit...lol they work great and they have a 2-3 inch gap underneath when in reverse.
these save the life of your yard.
SHOT
Fake plow