Towing travel trailer in the snow
I want to take my trailer skiing. I wouldn’t go in a storm, but I need to be prepared in case the roads are icy or we get a little snow.
According to my state regs, I need chains for both the TV and the trailer, but it’s not more specific than that.
- for the trailer, I read about “Drag chains”. What are those, how are those different from “tire chains”?
- I have a two axle trailer. Do I need 2 tires chained, or 4? If 2, I assume I chain the axle with brakes. If both have brakes, do I chain the rear or front axle?
- For the TV, which is a 4x4 full ton truck, do I chain just the 2 rear wheels (drive wheels) assuming I’m only using those 2 if I’m not in 4x4? Although, naturally it would make sense to be in 4x4 if I’m towing in snow.
- Other than “go really slow, be really careful, leave lots of room for braking” and “I’d stay home if I were you,” do you have any suggestions or tips?
Thanks!
According to my state regs, I need chains for both the TV and the trailer, but it’s not more specific than that.
- for the trailer, I read about “Drag chains”. What are those, how are those different from “tire chains”?
- I have a two axle trailer. Do I need 2 tires chained, or 4? If 2, I assume I chain the axle with brakes. If both have brakes, do I chain the rear or front axle?
- For the TV, which is a 4x4 full ton truck, do I chain just the 2 rear wheels (drive wheels) assuming I’m only using those 2 if I’m not in 4x4? Although, naturally it would make sense to be in 4x4 if I’m towing in snow.
- Other than “go really slow, be really careful, leave lots of room for braking” and “I’d stay home if I were you,” do you have any suggestions or tips?
Thanks!
