wingit11 Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Wife was out shopping today and while turning left at a traffic light a pick-up with 30 foot RV was unable to stop on the icy road and hit the rear left corner of the bumper (2013 DJ Crew). Fortunately at this point it looks like it is just the plastic bumper shroud needs to be replaced. Does not look like any actual body damage. Side benefit, the small scratch we had the bumper will be gone. Man who hit us was on his way south for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to Dodge Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Glad everyone was ok. At least it was just a little fender damage. Good luck getting your Journey fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Sorry to hear this. Luckily it wasn't more serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingit11 Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks. Yes eveyone was OK. Truck and trailer were not going very fast. Could not stop at red light on icy road. Truck only got a scratch on his bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Lynn Elizabeth Fehr Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Wife was out shopping today and while turning left at a traffic light a pick-up with 30 foot RV was unable to stop on the icy road and hit the rear left corner of the bumper (2013 DJ Crew). Fortunately at this point it looks like it is just the plastic bumper shroud needs to be replaced. Does not look like any actual body damage. Side benefit, the small scratch we had the bumper will be gone. Man who hit us was on his way south for the winter. gawd Winter thats still too bad can be fixed and at least everyones okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Gee....another vehicle that does not handle well on icy roads??? I though it was only the DJ AWD that could not handle ice.... Seriously, glad you and the DJ are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) Gee....another vehicle that does not handle well on icy roads??? I though it was only the DJ AWD that could not handle ice.... With all due respect, I realize you do have some experience driving here when you visit Olds, Alberta, Why do say the AWD Journey does not handle ice very well. Actually I rather doubt that you really understand what icy roads are, considering where you live. ;)Just teasing you......I have a AWD DJ and IMO it is a lifesaver. I live in the heart of the Canadian Prairies where unfortunately and I don't like admitting to it, it is cold and icy at least 5 months of the year and snow and ice are just a fact of life.. At least in my case (other's may differ) AWD has been a very important cog in my life. Terry Edited January 9, 2014 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 With all due respect, I realize you do have some experience driving here when you visit Olds, Alberta, Why do say the AWD Journey does not handle ice very well. Actually I rather doubt that you really understand what icy roads are, considering where you live. ;)Just teasing you......I have a AWD DJ and IMO it is a lifesaver. I live in the heart of the Canadian Prairies where unfortunately and I don't like admitting to it, it is cold and icy at least 5 months of the year and snow and ice are just a fact of life.. At least in my case (other's may differ) AWD has been a very important cog in my life. Terry I was joking myself....tons of threads where people complain how their AWD DJ is horrible in the ice. sexyRTboi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I was joking myself....tons of threads where people complain how their AWD DJ is horrible in the ice. No problem......I missed the joke aspect of it....sorry. Terry jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrisjohn6 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 AWD is all wheel slide in the winter. Roads are terrible in the midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingit11 Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) We only have the FWD and am very happy with how it handles in winter conditions. Very different story with the stock Kumos however. But with the Hankook winter tires have not had many issues. Only when it gets really deep do I have issues but then any vehicle would in that situation. I have spent most of my life driving winter roads up here in the Great White North and the best tool for winter driving sits on top of your shoulders. Use your head and drive according to conditions and should not have too many problems. Also, know when you should not even try to drive when it gets really bad. PS: Got the DJ out of the body shop last week and all is good again. Edited February 8, 2014 by wingit11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtsr Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Still on stock Kumhos and we have had about 24" of snow so far this month (very unusual) and have been out almost everyday - if I have any doubts I stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowDuck Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am also okay on the OEM tires in snow, with AWD. With only FWD I think they would kind of suck. Anyway, next winter we will get snow tires. The AWD is great for getting going, but it doesn't help you stop! All cars have AW braking.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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