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JCasper
Dec 08, 2013Explorer
I am in the chain industry. I sell to the tire stores, truck stops, etc. lots of good answers here.
As stated be very careful of pipes, wiring, etc in the wheel wells. I would chain the rear axle if there's enough clearance there.
Best case always though is to wait it out. An rv will sure take a beating out there on the rutted icy roads.
One poster mentioned spider bungees. I highly recommend those to keep the chains tight. Tighter chains last way longer and will do less damage to the vehicle.
Yesterday on my way to Eugene I saw a number of rv's that had definitely come over the pass. You could tell because of the red dirt all over them.
As stated be very careful of pipes, wiring, etc in the wheel wells. I would chain the rear axle if there's enough clearance there.
Best case always though is to wait it out. An rv will sure take a beating out there on the rutted icy roads.
One poster mentioned spider bungees. I highly recommend those to keep the chains tight. Tighter chains last way longer and will do less damage to the vehicle.
Yesterday on my way to Eugene I saw a number of rv's that had definitely come over the pass. You could tell because of the red dirt all over them.
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