The insulation pipe could work. I would be concerned with water flowing over whatever is there and freezing it in place. Could be annoying to deal with even though it's a workable solution, but worth a try to see how it goes.
A heat gun could melt plastic (I've done this accidentally before...
Honest question, how would you cover it while parked without the cover getting frozen onto the vehicle? Is a thermal deicer heat tape? Like are you saying just plug it into the frunk 48v like another poster on a different thread is doing?
This makes sense to me.
Wet snow wants to stick, and it’s attracted to the recessed area where the headlights sit.
Dry snow on the other hand mostly flies by without sticking.
So really this is only an issue at the beginning and end of the winter season when temps or high and snow is sticky...
That has definitely happened to me a long time ago with my model 3 which was eventually fixed with a software update. It might be worth submitting a service request to run remote diagnostics and/or to see what they have to say. Report back!
Thanks for posting! I have recently come to the same conclusion as you to forget about the studs.
If you don’t mind, I have some additional questions:
1. Did you read webspeedracer’s description of the Blizzaks? How would you say the Nokians feel on dry in comparison to that description?
2...
Wow, that is an amazingly detailed response for Blizzaks! Driver magazine worthy, lol. Thanks so much.
I know exactly what you’re talking about with the mushy feel on the blizzaks. I had them many years ago. I also remember their stopping power on dry while driving I-70 to be unexpectedly bad...
Trying to decide between the Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT3 non-studded or Blizzak LT for Colorado i-70 ski trip driving.
Assuming they are both going to be great in snow and ice, I would like to prioritize which one handles better on dry roads with more responsive handling, which I feel like is most...
I’m trying to figure out the same thing. Did a lot of research. From what I understand, Durotracs are great in deep snow, but that’s about it compared to a winter tire. You need big gaps in treads to best deal with deep snow. The tire compound will get hard when it gets cold just like any other...
Do you think you can half take it down just so you can close the vault and then take a quick day trip and when you get back, set it up again? Trying to minimize the setup tear down time when using the vehicle during the day and camping again at night.
how is the handling? When you quickly sway left and right back and forth, does it feel responsive or does it feel a little floaty?
trying to decide between these and the blizzaks