Yep, that's right -35 degrees (-31°F)

[snowcatxx87]

Hold on, we need to check the math here. -35 degrees C is -1 degree F.

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Well, that was a fortuitious boo-boo on my part. This will come in handy when the wife and I head to Europe in a few months. I'll be able to compute a quick rought estimate of the temp "on the fly" instead of getting out the "pocket computer that makes phone calls".

Of course, since we'll be gone for about ten days, we all know Ford will deliver my Mav to the dealer the day after we fly out.

 

[SgtLip]

I've been in the Army now, 27 yrs. I've had my cold days and warm days. All said and done I might join my fellow Canadians in Florida or Arizona when it's time to hang it all up.

Please go to Arizona. They really love the Canadians. It was 28 degrees Monday morning.

 

[MakinDoForNow]

I would MOVE South Now!

I've been in -45 deg in the Military on a 6-month "field trip" and 75-80 percent of my company suffered frost bite, lost extremities and even died. The captain of my company was demoted to Private rank and kicked out of the Army because he refused our company any hot-gear.

The company medic did not call a medical emergency and instruct captain to stand down while hot gear was dispatched? Or "field trip" interrupted? (He could not have done that if company was in actual combat fire!). In Nam it was heat and on rare occasion if captain had not called a break in over two hours I watched men until I saw at least one showing problems from heat and called for "medical break". One time I had to request 75 gallons of water by chopper since we had not found any along our searching for the VC/PAVN regulars in over two days and the "new guys" hadn't learned to ration or only had 2 canteen's and I was worried about heat stroke. If when watching some start to drop any extra weight I could gage status of them. I saw one guy crack open can of beans to suck juice out = "medical break time"!

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

We're in Winnipeg. Vehicles live a hard life in the cold. I'm finding we get a loud creak noise occasionally, from dash/windshield area, I guess from unibody flex, when it's really cold. This pic from morning news taken a few days ago - Brrrr!

Mil careers... retired, 35 years RCAF.

 

[sdr.speng]

The company medic did not call a medical emergency and instruct captain to stand down while hot gear was dispatched? Or "field trip" interrupted? (He could not have done that if company was in actual combat fire!). In Nam it was heat and on rare occasion if captain had not called a break in over two hours I watched men until I saw at least one showing problems from heat and called for "medical break". One time I had to request 75 gallons of water by chopper since we had not found any along our searching for the VC/PAVN regulars in over two days and the "new guys" hadn't learned to ration or only had 2 canteen's and I was worried about heat stroke. If when watching some start to drop any extra weight I could gage status of them. I saw one guy crack open can of beans to suck juice out = "medical break time"!

No - The Captain did nothing, except command us to continue on our mission! (found out later that our Captain had a bet with other Captain that our company would reach the objective first). The medic begged the Caption to call an medical emergency, but the Captain felt if the company kept moving towards the objective, then everyone would stay warm. We are talking far North of Fairbank, Alaska in the dead of winter here and when we left our base it was 10 deg and if the choppers dropped us where we should have been, then we would a have only a 10 click march to the objective, but in flight there was a storm and the temp dropped to -45 deg and the choppers got disorientated and dropped us 40 miles off course. The SUSV trackers couldn't find us and was trying trying to pin down our location, but it took 48 hours to get to us. Our Captain demanded that all rucksack be placed on the SUSV's with all Hot Gear within - I only had BDU's, t-shirt and no thermos on at all. I was lucky and built a snow cave and only lost my left hand - the Captain was so "Gung-Ho" that if he saw a snow cave, he would kick it down and make everyone stay outside - he never found mine (built mine under a fallen tree)! Good News - I got to choose my next MOS, so I became a M88 Truck Driver and made sure my truck had a good reliable heater! I never made it to a war time scenario during my tour of duty, but I guess this counts for something.

 

[Atisko]

I would MOVE South Now!

I've been in -45 deg in the Military on a 6-month "field trip" and 75-80 percent of my company suffered frost bite, lost extremities and even died. The captain of my company was demoted to Private rank and kicked out of the Army because he refused our company any hot-gear.

Sorry for the situation you experienced! Hopefully it will happen to the Red army so I’ll leave Ukraine alone!!!

 

[8211badger]

I would MOVE South Now!

I've been in -45 deg in the Military on a 6-month "field trip" and 75-80 percent of my company suffered frost bite, lost extremities and even died. The captain of my company was demoted to Private rank and kicked out of the Army because he refused our company any hot-gear.

The advantage of constant deployments. No "field trips" to Alaska lol.

 

[8211badger]

No - The Captain did nothing, except command us to continue on our mission! (found out later that our Captain had a bet with other Captain that our company would reach the objective first). The medic begged the Caption to call an medical emergency, but the Captain felt if the company kept moving towards the objective, then everyone would stay warm. We are talking far North of Fairbank, Alaska in the dead of winter here and when we left our base it was 10 deg and if the choppers dropped us where we should have been, then we would a have only a 10 click march to the objective, but in flight there was a storm and the temp dropped to -45 deg and the choppers got disorientated and dropped us 40 miles off course. The SUSV trackers couldn't find us and was trying trying to pin down our location, but it took 48 hours to get to us. Our Captain demanded that all rucksack be placed on the SUSV's with all Hot Gear within - I only had BDU's, t-shirt and no thermos on at all. I was lucky and built a snow cave and only lost my left hand - the Captain was so "Gung-Ho" that if he saw a snow cave, he would kick it down and make everyone stay outside - he never found mine (built mine under a fallen tree)! Good News - I got to choose my next MOS, so I became a M88 Truck Driver and made sure my truck had a good reliable heater! I never made it to a war time scenario during my tour of duty, but I guess this counts for something.

Jesus. That's insane

 

[MakinDoForNow]

No - The Captain did nothing, except command us to continue on our mission! (found out later that our Captain had a bet with other Captain that our company would reach the objective first). The medic begged the Caption to call an medical emergency, but the Captain felt if the company kept moving towards the objective, then everyone would stay warm. We are talking far North of Fairbank, Alaska in the dead of winter here and when we left our base it was 10 deg and if the choppers dropped us where we should have been, then we would a have only a 10 click march to the objective, but in flight there was a storm and the temp dropped to -45 deg and the choppers got disorientated and dropped us 40 miles off course. The SUSV trackers couldn't find us and was trying trying to pin down our location, but it took 48 hours to get to us. Our Captain demanded that all rucksack be placed on the SUSV's with all Hot Gear within - I only had BDU's, t-shirt and no thermos on at all. I was lucky and built a snow cave and only lost my left hand - the Captain was so "Gung-Ho" that if he saw a snow cave, he would kick it down and make everyone stay outside - he never found mine (built mine under a fallen tree)! Good News - I got to choose my next MOS, so I became a M88 Truck Driver and made sure my truck had a good reliable heater! I never made it to a war time scenario during my tour of duty, but I guess this counts for something.

Damn, glad you made it, hope you are getting ALL VA Disabilities you are qualified for. Technically the medic calls the medical emergency and if Captain refuses access to radio he could be court marshalled for that alone. It is somewhat surprising that the captain didn't "freeze solid". I was lucky and had two excellent captains during the 11 months I was in the jungle (about 95% of time). I went 4 mo 1 week without seeing wheeled vehicle. Chopper bringing ammo resupply first then rations every fourth day. Thanks for your service which was combat without bullets?

 

[midcoastme]

The coldest temp I had to drive in was Christmas 1980. It was -25°F...went to help my then fiancee with frozen pipes. Had to drive my Ford Fiesta in 3rd gear...if I put it in 4th the oil light would come on. Been a long time since 10w40 was the rule.

 

[Mainer500]

Any questions you may have, about battery, and the odd rattle in the dash- Well let me put your mind at rest, this little beast started like a champ drove 36 km at 110km/hr on highway with absolutely no problems, including me using the remote start and letting her warm up for 10 min.

Ummm, in Maine 31 degrees Fahrenheit is T Shirt weather it's been below zero here a lot lately and a blizzard is coming tomorrow and it'll be in the 20's too. Stay warm

 

[midcoastme]

Ummm, in Maine 31 degrees Fahrenheit is T Shirt weather it's been below zero here a lot lately and a blizzard is coming tomorrow and it'll be in the 20's too. Stay warm

Isn't -30 here in Maine when we get out the "big coats"?

 

[gear1975]

We're in Winnipeg. Vehicles live a hard life in the cold. I'm finding we get a loud creak noise occasionally, from dash/windshield area, I guess from unibody flex, when it's really cold. This pic from morning news taken a few days ago - Brrrr!

Mil careers... retired, 35 years RCAF.

Hey there fellow Winnipegger! Not many of us Maverick owners. I've only seen one other (Area 51 XLT) in the wild here.

 

[Geep]

that sounds like a pretty nice day

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