FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
1) What can I use Plowser for?
With Plowser, there’s no need to wait for snow removal services or getting a snowblower to clear your driveway after a snowfall – with Plowser attached to your car/truck you have your own personal snowplow. You can clear your driveway in minutes and get going with your day ASAP.
Plowser is designed for personal residential use – it’s perfect to use on your home or cottage driveway, and can handle snowfalls up to 9” deep.
(If you have more questions related to your vehicle or driveway, see the sections on vehicle and driveway considerations below.)
2) What can’t I use Plowser for?
Plowser is not intended for:
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Commercial use
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Building up large snowpiles
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Ramming hard compacted snow or heavily iced over snow
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Any snowfall deeper than 9” would be taller than the plow face
3) What kind of vehicles can I attach my Plowser to? Do I need a pickup truck?
Plowser is designed for all types of vehicles you see around town – pickup trucks, yes, but also SUVs, sedans, minivans and hatchbacks. It can even attach to ATV/UTVs, riding mowers and tractors.
4) Can Plowser fit into my trunk?
Of course... after all, Plowser folds in half and weighs only 60 lb. You shouldn’t have an issue finding space for it!
5) Just how strong is Plowser?
Plowser was designed to handle more snow than a car can push down a driveway i.e. when the car stops moving due to the snow build up, Plowser is looking for more.
For pickup trucks it can be tempting to have some "fun" with Plowser. Remember, Plowser is very compact, weighing just 60 lb. Trucks are built for driving at regular speeds with snow plows weighing 500-800 lb. Be sure to operate within Plowser's limits – it’s at its strongest when it’s slow and steady!
Don’t just take our word for it, check out how Plowser does against an immovable "snow mound".
6) What’s the best way to use Plowser?
Plowser is designed to clear snow off a driveway while driving forward with the plow in the front of the vehicle or in reverse with the plow in the back, by rolling slowly down the driveway. It is not for taking "a running start" and barreling through snow.
To see how Plowser is best used, check out our quick instructional video below or visit Plowser 101.
Special considerations for your vehicle
1) Will Plowser work on my pickup truck? My hitch is 19" off the ground. What about my front hitch?
Yes, Plowser will work on a pickup truck front or back hitch. Plowser comes with a reversible 5-position drop hitch. This way, the vehicle hitch height can be raised or lowered to the required plowing height of 15".
Remember, Plowser is just 60 lb. Your truck was built for driving at regular speeds with snowplows weighing 500-800 lb.
Plowser is designed for rolling slowly down the driveway and clearing snow. It is not for taking "a running start" and barreling through snow.
Operate within Plowser's limits. Your truck can take it, but Plowser can’t!
2) Will Plowser mount on my car's 1 ¼ inch receiver?
Plowser fits standard 2" hitches. 1¼", 2½" and 3" receivers require an adapter which can be found at local automotive and hardware stores.
3) Can I attach Plowser to my ATV or Heavy Duty Pickup with a 21" hitch height?
Yes! For the ATV check that the hitch is at least 11" above the ground. If it is lower than 11", you will need to attach a commercial drop hitch, which can be found at local automotive and hardware stores, to raise the hitch height. You can then attach Plowser’s 5-position drop hitch to achieve the required plowing height of 15".
The same goes for the pickup. If the hitch height is higher than 19", get a commercial drop hitch to lower the hitch height to 19" or lower.
4) I don't have a hitch. Can I still use Plowser?
We're afraid not! You’ll need a hitch on your vehicle in order for Plowser to be attached correctly and safely.
Fortunately, hitches are available for most vehicle makes and models. They can be installed by your dealer, mechanic or specialized vendors (such as U-Haul).
Special considerations for your driveway
1) I recently redid my driveway with pavers. Will Plowser damage them?
Nope! Plowser’s lower blades are made from low friction UHMW and are spring-loaded, so they glide smoothly over driveway pavers while plowing, and when encountering obstacles up to 2” high will bend backwards and ride over the bumps.
2) My driveway is on a decline. Will Plowser be able to 'angle up' to clear the snow?
Yes, it will. Plowser is only locked into place horizontally, not vertically. Incline/decline doesn’t matter, Plowser will rise or lower with the driveway's angle.
3) I have a gravel driveway. Is Plowser ok with that?
Absolutely! At only 60 lb, the Plowser blade is not heavy enough to sink into the driveway and move around a large volume of gravel. At most, some loose pebbles may be caught.