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01-16-2017, 11:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 325
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Am I The Only One?
That carries tire cables or chains for their rv ( TT or 5th wheel ). I always try to be prepared for most anything, and have cables for highway use if things get icy. And, have chains for those offroad excursions, in hilly, curvy terrain, when things get snowy or muddy. I'm kinda fond of 19K to 20K pounds of rig staying behind the truck, instead of passing! Since retiring, I probably can "hole up" and wait it out. But, when I was working we had to get home, no matter the conditions! So, am I the only one? memtb
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01-16-2017, 11:50 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Vancouver, WA
Posts: 37,725
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Here in WA we're required to carry chains for our over 10,000# rigs from Nov to April if going over certain passes.
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RV'ing since 1957, NRA Benefactor Life, towing '21 Jeep JLU Rubicon Ecodiesel
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01-17-2017, 12:30 AM
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Senior Member
Foretravel Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Home is Where WE PARK IT...
Posts: 6,007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_D
Here in WA we're required to carry chains for our over 10,000# rigs from Nov to April if going over certain passes.
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Yup, same here in Oregon. i have a set ...
HOWEVER.. The Foretravels have what known as "outboard air bags" they are in a direct line with the tires so conventional tire chains are a no no.. If you were to break a cross chain it would destroy the air bags (fore & aft) on that tire position.
Note FT's have 4 bags per axle,(2 per side (fore & aft) on steer & drive axle and just 2 bags inboard for the tag axle) makes for a very solid & stable ride.
This is the answer to conventional tire chains.
https://youtu.be/BLJPz5BseQI
your results may vary with other brands
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'02 Foretravel... "This Shack will do"
being pushed by an '06 Scion xB
SKP's of Box Elder, South Dakota
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01-17-2017, 12:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Northeastern Colorado
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I won't be towing, or for the most part, even traveling at all under those conditions. So no chains. I've lived in Colorado for more than 40 years, most of that time driving 2 wheel drive, rear wheel drive, vehicles (my first front wheel driver was bought in 2003). I've never found a need for chains, and that includes several years spent driving up skiing on most winter weekends.
However, if I was in a situation where I had to tow in snow, I wouldn't move an inch without them.
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2017 Jay Feather X213 - 4215 dry, 5500 max 24' bumper to ball
2016 Ford F-150 4x4 SCrew, 3.5 EB with tow package (10,000+ tow limit, 1777 CC)
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01-17-2017, 01:22 AM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 93
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After reading your post, I had never really thought about chaining up the RV but it makes good sense. I hope to never be so urgent that I have to travel in those conditions; however, a smart RV'er is prepared for anything. Thanks for the brain squeeze.
2015 Jayco Pinnacle FLSA & 2008 Chevy Duramax
Anxiously awaiting retirement travels where I have been told everyday is a Saturday
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01-17-2017, 06:13 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: SoCal
Posts: 15,749
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We carry chains so as to be legal in chain law states. Have no intention of ever putting them on. If the weather is such, we just park and wait it out. I hate snow and cold...
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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01-17-2017, 08:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Oswego IL
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No, chains for me on either my truck or Trailer. I do not tow in the states that require chains during the winter months. The trailer is parked for the winter months I do not need road salt on my trailer.
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Sold: 2010 318SAB Cougar:New: 2016 Cedar Creek 34RL. 2008 Dodge 6.7LCummins the original 6.7L engine, w/68RFE Auto
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01-17-2017, 08:53 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Olympia, Wa
Posts: 2,772
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Carry chains for both RV and Toad, never will use them. Last time I put on chains was 1964 when I had a plow on my jeep to make extra money.
LEN
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01-17-2017, 09:01 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 325
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jimcumminsw, I started this thread upon seeing all of inclement weather (ice storms, ect.) gripping the nation ( much in the central and southern regions, where they're not prepared) When watching the news and seeing all of the accidents and vehicles that simply couldn't move on the ice, I thought, a set of cables would prevent most of these problems. Instead of camping on the highway, maybe the rv'r could reach a safe place to "hang out", until things get better! memtb
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01-17-2017, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Northeastern Colorado
Posts: 288
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Quote:
Originally Posted by memtb
jimcumminsw, I started this thread upon seeing all of inclement weather (ice storms, ect.) gripping the nation ( much in the central and southern regions, where they're not prepared) When watching the news and seeing all of the accidents and vehicles that simply couldn't move on the ice, I thought, a set of cables would prevent most of these problems. Instead of camping on the highway, maybe the rv'r could reach a safe place to "hang out", until things get better! memtb
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Most RVers who travel at that time of the year keep themselves sufficiently informed about the weather that they never get caught out having to camp "on the highway". When a weather system is headed toward their route, they either hunker down where they are and wait it out, or they revise their plan for a different route.
I swear that some people will drive under those conditions, not because they need to, but so they can brag about having done so. Stories like that don't impress me much because I think that it just shows poor judgement, and there is nothing laudatory about that.
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2017 Jay Feather X213 - 4215 dry, 5500 max 24' bumper to ball
2016 Ford F-150 4x4 SCrew, 3.5 EB with tow package (10,000+ tow limit, 1777 CC)
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01-17-2017, 11:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 325
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RPreeb, I couldn't agree more about, staying informed!! However, sometimes the situation changes, dictating a change of plans. Many years ago, when we first really started rv'ng, we went on a hunting trip to northeast Wy. While we were there, a Nov. storm "blew in", much worse than predicted. I was still working at the time, and we "had" to travel home. About 500 miles of mostly ice packed roads and many hours "puckered-up", we made it home. While I don't relish the thought of ice road travel, I don't fear it! I guess driving a semi (sometimes pulling doubles), in the western U.S., helped make me more comfortable with it! And, more prepared!! As Clint Eastwood said, " A man has got to know his limitations "! memtb
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01-17-2017, 02:04 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Northeastern Colorado
Posts: 288
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Quote:
Originally Posted by memtb
RPreeb, I couldn't agree more about, staying informed!! However, sometimes the situation changes, dictating a change of plans. Many years ago, when we first really started rv'ng, we went on a hunting trip to northeast Wy. While we were there, a Nov. storm "blew in", much worse than predicted. I was still working at the time, and we "had" to travel home. About 500 miles of mostly ice packed roads and many hours "puckered-up", we made it home. While I don't relish the thought of ice road travel, I don't fear it! I guess driving a semi (sometimes pulling doubles), in the western U.S., helped make me more comfortable with it! And, more prepared!! As Clint Eastwood said, " A man has got to know his limitations "! memtb
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Hunting season is the one time when you can plan for good weather and still get dumped on. I have a friend who used to set up an elk camp in the Bob Marshall wilderness in Montana. They packed the camp in on horseback (huge bunkhouse tent with kitchen) and left it set up for the entire season. He had some interesting "extractions" at the end of the season.
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Rick
2017 Jay Feather X213 - 4215 dry, 5500 max 24' bumper to ball
2016 Ford F-150 4x4 SCrew, 3.5 EB with tow package (10,000+ tow limit, 1777 CC)
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01-17-2017, 02:09 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Rigby, Idaho
Posts: 3,902
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vsheetz
We carry chains so as to be legal in chain law states. Have no intention of ever putting them on. If the weather is such, we just park and wait it out. I hate snow and cold...
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Ditto...the biggest difference in my winter driving is 'be prepared to spend a few days" so this means full propane and never less than 1/2 tank of fuel. And beer -- lots of beer.
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TonyMac
2006 Monaco Safari Cheetah 40PMT
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01-18-2017, 09:21 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Fairbanks, Ak
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I carry chains for my TT, because it is a State requirement, but refuse to use them. I almost put them on to go over the Santiam Pass this year to see family. That was until I saw a truck driver putting his on when another truck came by and slushed him. I am retired so I can go see my brother when the pass clears. Lol
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