How do you put chains on your RV's?
We mostly travel in winter From AZ to Denver or to Seattle for Christmas. We also mostly boon-dock for long weekends a lot of the time in winter. So I do put on chains here and there. Here is how I...
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WyoTraveler wrote:
The new cable chains go on much easier. They have a break and connector in the middle on one side also. Slip the chain around the wheel on the ground and close that connector. Bring it up over the tire snap remaining connectors. No need to back over them any more like link chains. Approved in most states for commercial trucks and busses. I have a set for my MH. Also lighter in weight. They have some videos on the internet on installation. I do use rubber tighteners.
The chain installers at the chain up places use jacks for old link chains because it is much faster and they don't want to enter and drive your vehicle and don't trust drivers for backing over and stopping etc.
I might look for those. Last time I looked for tire chains (about 5 years ago), the "cable chains" were all very cheap and just for emergency use, and were not expected to last more than one or two uses.
