Smitty77
Apr 08, 2014Explorer
"Helpful Ideas for Alaskan Travels" - Air Filters & Chains?
In Janet's nice post on "Helpful Ideas for Alaskan Travels", I noted spare air cleaner. And on another forum, chains were mentioned too.
My normal maintenance cycle this year, included the replacement of the air cleaner (it was time by years, regardless of no need via the air restriction gauge readings). In our DP, this is one heck of a big air filter, and the box would take up lots of room.
So how about it? Those with DP large air cleaners, have any of you needed to replace one while on the road to Alaska?
Same kind of question about chains. I do have them, heavy they be and again the bags take up some space. While I've read time and again that the weather can be fickle, I've never out chains on this (or any car) - and have not desire to drive in conditions that require chains.
So how about it, 40' rig with tag. Pretty safe to not have chains and understand we may need to sit tight for a few days, perhaps a week, to let things clear out? (I do have a set for the CRV, and will bring them, in case they're needed for an emergency...).
Opinions on both please:)! TIA,
Smitty
My normal maintenance cycle this year, included the replacement of the air cleaner (it was time by years, regardless of no need via the air restriction gauge readings). In our DP, this is one heck of a big air filter, and the box would take up lots of room.
So how about it? Those with DP large air cleaners, have any of you needed to replace one while on the road to Alaska?
Same kind of question about chains. I do have them, heavy they be and again the bags take up some space. While I've read time and again that the weather can be fickle, I've never out chains on this (or any car) - and have not desire to drive in conditions that require chains.
So how about it, 40' rig with tag. Pretty safe to not have chains and understand we may need to sit tight for a few days, perhaps a week, to let things clear out? (I do have a set for the CRV, and will bring them, in case they're needed for an emergency...).
Opinions on both please:)! TIA,
Smitty