Cold Weather Towing

Be interested in hearing some cold weather towing tips too. We have the same truck and tow a 31.5 foot TT up to Klamath Falls, OR a ® we are planning to go Bach there this Christmas.

tgwright wrote:

Can anyone offer any driving tips for how to deal with snow and bad weather?

Thanks!

Tim

Realizing it's not very helpful, I'll be the first to offer this "tip".

Drive only in States that begin with Ariz or Fla. :B...Dennis

If clear and dry...tow. If snow and ice stay put until clear and dry.

Snow and bad weather? I would say don't do it would be the best tip I could offer other than go slower, much much slower.

I think in bad weather/snow months you have really be on the ball about the weather. 30 mph gusting snow with freezing rain? Stay at home or park somewhere. Clear sunny skys with freshly cleaned roads and little wind? Better.

With those large trailers on slick roads with wind, it probably won't take much to ruin a trip.

Thoughts on chains for the truck tires?
Chains for the trailer tires?

Snow and ice can certainly cause the trailer to want to get sideways on you. So driving slower and with extreme caution can help mitigate this.

Do not make sudden movements when driving on snow or ice as this can also cause the trailer to be unpredictable.

If it is snowing that bad, just get off the road might just be the best.

And salt will cause some frame rust and such, so wash it thoroughly when you have a chance.

Are you a glutton for punishment?

Chains are required all over the place in those states. Probably trailer too.

Chains on truck drive wheels and chains on rear trailer tires.

WHY the northern State tour during DEC/JAN :H

We have about 9 months to spend on the road and due to some family obligations, the route is what it is.

Where do I start looking at what chains to get? I've never owned a set.

Thanks for the help so far!

In the winter months, my 4x4 truck will have mud & snows and studs for the ice. I will have some "white knuckle" driving each winter - and that's without a trailer. Good luck.