We make many trips year round to Yosemite. On occasion, chains are required to get in or out of the park. Once we get to the campground, we wait it out.We are required to carry chain during the winter months. My small Class C requires the Class "S" style because of the minimal distance between the duals. The chains would have to be cables. When I go online, I see the cables run in weight from as low as 6lbs to 15lbs. That's a big range. I would like to keep the price under $100. the tire size is LT225/75/16. Any recommendations?

We went to Yosemite in March. We had to turn back to get chains in Oakhurst. They cost just under $100. Cobra Jr. Cable Chain.In Heaven all the interesting people are missing. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

If you have a Les Schwab tire store in your area, go there and get a set. if you don't use them you can return them for full refund.

We went to Yosemite in March. We had to turn back to get chains in Oakhurst. They cost just under $100. Cobra Jr. Cable Chain.Hwy 140 to Merced is lowest elevation. That's what we had to do to get out.In Heaven all the interesting people are missing. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

We have had to take 140 a few times. Nice drive, but gets you to 99 an hour north of Fresno. Probably works out the same in time considering driving with chains on 41.Still they are required to be carried. Autozone shows the cable chains in weights. Obviously the heavier the stronger. Looked at Vulcan Chains.

There are chain laws in Colorado--although if I understand the rules for non-commercial vehicles right, the M/S designation on the tires is an acceptable alternative to chains. Still I bought these chains from Amazon for possible winter camping here in Colorado.Security Chain WS 1705 Type S The website says they are for smaller vehicles but needed type S because of the dual tires. I did some research that said it was fine to put chains on just the outer rear dualies. Also that chains are only for the worst driving conditions--speed is limited to 25 mph with them on. I have not yet tried to put them on though. Winter took me by surprise here this year! The temperatures went from warm fall to cold winter in literally one day.The Amazon site says they don't fit the E350 but I read that they actually do. They are supposed to fit the Ford F250. The website says they fit the 225/75/16 tire size.WS 1705 from AmazonAmazon says they are 17.2 lbs and they are pretty heavy. They come in a plastic carrying bag. I guess I better go try them on the tires! Maybe it will finally start warming up again tomorrow.

Snow chains for small class C | Good Sam Community

Calisdad
Explorer
Nov 21, 2014
Do try them on before you need to. You really don't want to learn in the snow.

It's quite easy to roll the inside wheels up on 2x6's to elevate the outers- but you probably knew that.
Dakzuki
Explorer
Nov 21, 2014
Calisdad wrote:
Do try them on before you need to. You really don't want to learn in the snow.

It's quite easy to roll the inside wheels up on 2x6's to elevate the outers- but you probably knew that.

...and get some extra tensioners.
DAS26miles
Explorer II
Dec 04, 2014
I did a great deal of searchig. Found that the SSC cable chains ZL729 would work the best with the "S" class I needed for limited dual tire spacing. Pricing ran from $87 to $149. I ended up buying them from Amazon for the $87 plus tax and FREE shipping. Ordered on Monday and received them USPS yesterday. That was 2 days. Amazon said I should expect the chain on Friday thru next wednesday. Amazed I got them so quickly.
I ran the motor home inner dual tire on 2 boards 2x10. that made it so simple to slide the chains under the tire rather than trying to feed the cables between the duals. Easy attachments and tightener. Yes, I should have purchased an extra set of tensioners for $11, I am going to add them to my Christmas gift order I will be placing next week, so I will be getting the free shipping again.
Now I hope I neverr need them!

Forum Discussion

Snow chains for small class C

About Motorhome Group

Related Content

Small Class A

Small Class A's

Tire chains questions

small class C recommendations?

Safety Chains Andersen Hitch