Towing In Snow Who's Done It?

blt2ski wrote:
Most of the basic tricks have been noted. Towing with a rwd should not be an issue either. Al-tho you will probably want to chain the truck a bit sooner than if you have a 4wd from my experience towing with both types. I've found the chains are handier for the down hills more than up hills, at least with my 4wd rigs. Chains are a must on steeper freeway grades in the 3-6% relm. If off the interstate where you can get into the 20+% grades.....chains and 4wd become a staple, going up or down!
Anything over 10,000 gvw be it a combo of trailer tow rig, or just a single rig when chains required sign is up, you need chains on at least the rear drivers, and one tire of trailer. I preferred two on rear axel of trailer. I also preferred chain chains vs cables when towing. I did have a set of cables for the front, only needed one time.
Many of us as noted tow in winter. Be it to get our TT/5W/snow mobile trailer to the local mountains to use as ski/hunting etc cabins. I've seen over 100 RV's of all types in a single parking lot at some ski area's. No hook ups, no nothing. So lots of battery power, generator, show up with water in the tanks etc. Really quite fun actually.
With this said, since the OP has an emergency, it is granted early November, it could get snowy etc.....but reality, not as bad as after nov 15 which i believe is when Wa St at least starts really enforcing the chain laws, allows studs etc on rigs.
It also helps if you have a limited slip / locker in the rear of the tow rig most of the time. THis is not to say it would get squirrelly, generally speaking it helps.

Marty