PLOWSER 101
Getting to know PLOWSER
1) What is Plowser?
Plowser is a lightweight (only 60 lb!) snowplow that attaches to the back or front hitch of your personal vehicle. Vehicles include sedans, SUVs, pickups, ATVs, UTVs, riding mowers, tractors etc.
It is easy to install, easy to remove and folds in half for easy storage and transport.
Plowser is designed for residential driveways and can handle snowfalls up to 9” deep. Plowser is not for commercial use, building up large snow piles or ramming hard compacted snow.
2) What is in the box?
Plowser comes fully assembled with a 5-position drop hitch. For the full list of specs, check out Plowser’s product page.
The easy-to-install Plowser Extensions and Storage Bag are available to purchase separately.
3) What is a 5-position drop hitch?
With the 5-position drop hitch you can raise or lower vehicle hitch heights of 11” – 19” to the required 15" for Plowser to be installed.
Once the drop hitch is inserted into your vehicle's hitch you can attach your Plowser to the drop hitch.
The drop hitch fits 2” hitch receivers. Adapters are needed to accommodate 1¼”, 2½” and 3” hitch receivers.
Plowser can only be used with the drop hitch provided as it allows Plowser to freely angle up or down with the driveway terrain. A standard vehicle hitch cannot do this.
4) How do I set up Plowser for the first time?
With just three easy steps for first-time setup, your Plowser can be installed (and removed) in a matter of seconds:
1. First, insert the 5-position drop hitch into your vehicle’s hitch.
2. If your vehicle has a low hitch height, like a sedan, point the drop hitch up. For an SUV or pickup truck, point the drop hitch down.
3. Use a measuring tape to determine which hole position is 15” above the ground. Then, remove the hole plugs.
Your Plowser is now ready for the first snowfall. Once it snows, simply insert the 5-position drop hitch into the vehicle hitch and attach Plowser. You’re all set to plow!
PLOWSER TIPS - To get the most out of PLOWSER
Ready, Set, Practice!
Before that first snowfall hits, we recommend doing a practice run with your Plowser. After all, when the snow is blowing and the wind is howling, it’s not the best time to figure out what works best on your driveway.
So, before anything else, make sure to install the 5-position drop hitch at the right height for your vehicle. (See above "How do I set up Plowser for the first time?")
Next, get used to how Plowser opens and closes. Remember to always put the middle bar in the open position.
And finally...
How to Train your Plowser - Practice, Practice, Practice
Manage your angles and space
Practice using Plowser up and down your driveway to get a better feel for the angles coming out of your garage. Collapse your sideview mirrors to give yourself a little more maneuverability.
Your vehicle needs to be able to enter the garage at different angles so that it can back out at different angles to clear the driveway.
Make room in your garage for Plowser, especially if you have the Plowser Extensions installed. (They increase your Plowser’s width to 92”!)
Set up markers on your driveway
When installed on the back hitch Plowser extends 3.5 feet from the rear of your vehicle – that’s 10 to 14 feet from the driver’s seat, depending on the vehicle. Be mindful of curbs, trees etc. When covered in snow, it can be hard to tell where things are!
Clear a path the width of a shovel down each side of the driveway. A kid shovel will do. This will provide a good marker of the sides of driveway.
Snow markers can help too. They can be attached to Plowser to assist with plowing and/or be placed in the ground to keep track of curbs and other obstacles.
Find a good storage spot
While Plowser is simple to fold up after use, you might find it even easier to leave your Plowser open leaning on a wall inside your garage, ready to go for the next blizzard.
Be Safe!
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Be aware of your surroundings. Watch out for pedestrians
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Plow during low-traffic hours.
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Turn on your emergency blinkers when plowing at night.