Towing In Snow Who's Done It?

Grit dog wrote:

Lynnmor wrote:
I towed snowmobile trailers all over the northeast using mountain roads most times to get to the best trails. Snowmobile trailers can be large and heavy with two to four machines and gear inside. I have never seen one trailer with chains yet thousands of people participate in this activity.

Depends on the conditions.
Agree, generally ^ this is correct. And if the roads are bad enough, you’re generally going so slow that most conditions I wouldn’t chain the trailer up either. But there are some, and I’ve had my trailer try to pull my chained up truck around on steep icy forest roads.
In general if you’re headed over a pass and not hairpin turns and not steep, like the OP is asking about, yeah I wouldn’t chain the trailer ever.

One thing to remember, is some states jurisdictions do not allow metal traction devices, ie chains or metal studded tires. So if in these areas, talking about using or not using chains, is a must point.

Grit while agreeing with lynnmor, could get fined here in WaSt on an interstate, say I99 going over Snoqualmie pass for not having chain(s) on the tow rig and trailer when the "chains required over 10,000 GVW" sign is up. This include vehicles towing if under 10K. Where lynnmor is, it may be illegal to use chains. Many Midwest states are this way.
Towing in snow is not a big deal overall. Altho as noted, dry Midwest snow is way easier than high moisture content at 28-34f temps we deal with on the west coast is more fun per say LOLOL.
Know the conditions you will be in, have a plan of attack etc. Enjoy the weekend if planned, or in OPs case, an emergency trip that hopefully will not create another emergency.

Marty