Towing on snowy roads
Years ago, I hauled a 26' bumper pull TT with a 1500 4x4 Suburban up to the ski area every weekend. Never had to chain up or set a drag chain. Now, I am preparing to haul my bumper pull TH with my 4...
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Freeway Flyer 05 wrote:
Good info, thanks all. I have a good set of steel link chains for the truck, they have been test fitted and work. Will be picking up a set of cables for the TH. I don't expect to have to use them, and if it gets bad, and I do chain up, I will be using my best judgement on whether to continue or find a safe place out of the way of the trajectory of those unlucky folks that think 4x4 will save them. I didn't mention, but I do have some experience in the snow, drove the ski bus for years, and we would chain that up at the first place available when required.
Personally would not bother with "cable" chains for the trailer. They are not durable at all. Don't need bar reinforced or anything special -just get real chains that fit properly. Install them/adjust them at least once in a low stress environment.
