So what did you do to your Truck Camper today?

I think that would be great. Perhaps after they have ran a few days I can move them to another Forum so others can learn from them also. We can discuss that through PMs.

Wayne

Reddog1 wrote:
Buzzcut1 , I think your post is valuable as a reminder to folks that may encounter snow. Being prepared is not simply to have the correct equipment, but knowing how to use it efficiently.

It would be great if you started a thread about preparing your self and your TC for adverse conditions , including installing chains. I bet most flat lander Californians really haven't a clue. This would also be of value to folks from other states as well.

I think suggestions on first aide stuff we should have would also be of value. Maybe a separate thread so it does not get lost.

Make sure to relate the threads to TS, so they will not get moved. We haven't the storage space as other RV types and go places they do not go. That could make the threads unique to TCs.

Wayne

I will work on them, it will be a few days until I can do a draft or two then polish it up so that the first aid post is accurate and realistic for the non EMS trained TCer

as for bad weather prep I will have to collate a whole bunch of photos from TRs and shoot a chain how to.

Buzzcut1 , I think your post is valuable as a reminder to folks that may encounter snow. Being prepared is not simply to have the correct equipment, but knowing how to use it efficiently.

It would be great if you started a thread about preparing your self and your TC for adverse conditions , including installing chains. I bet most flat lander Californians really haven't a clue. This would also be of value to folks from other states as well.

I think suggestions on first aide stuff we should have would also be of value. Maybe a separate thread so it does not get lost.

Make sure to relate the threads to TS, so they will not get moved. We haven't the storage space as other RV types and go places they do not go. That could make the threads unique to TCs.

Wayne

Reddog1 wrote:

Buzzcut1 wrote:
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. ,,,

I am impressed Buzzcut1. I thought I was the only one that installed my chains at home in the driveway with the sun shinning. I do that so I get no surprises when they are needed. I am 2WD, so they are more important to me than the 4WD guys and gals.I too have the 245x19.5s. I will install my chains if I anticipate the possibility of needing them on a given trip. So far, it has been a waste of time, but I ain't complaining. Years ago (over thirty) I did not do that. I froze my but off learning why I should have tried them at home.

Wayne

Wayne

Force of habit drilled in from working as a fire fighter in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Our station was above snowline and every fall we drag out the chains and practice putting them on inside the engine bay until we could do it in minutes with no surprises. Thats where I learned the wood block trick. Place the block inside one of the chain squares then drive up onto it. Now you can get the chain in place with no hang ups from any part of the tire.

Buzzcut1 wrote:
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. ,,,

I am impressed Buzzcut1. I thought I was the only one that installed my chains at home in the driveway with the sun shinning. I do that so I get no surprises when they are needed. I am 2WD, so they are more important to me than the 4WD guys and gals.I too have the 245x19.5s. I will install my chains if I anticipate the possibility of needing them on a given trip. So far, it has been a waste of time, but I ain't complaining. Years ago (over thirty) I did not do that. I froze my but off learning why I should have tried them at home.

Wayne

The 245/70R19.5 are the largest diameter you can still use low profile chains on the front and rear with a Ford at stock ride height. I had plenty of rear wheel well space and have no doubt you should be able to use low profile chains on the rear, but you should measure how much clearance you have when loaded with your 265's if you plan to run aggressive chains with cleats.

garryk6 wrote:

Buzzcut1 wrote:
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. Amazing how much easier it is to get them on with a small wood block under the tire and to have cam style chains

just have to carry zip ties to secure the xtra two links of chain on the front and backside of the tire

Looks good buzz!
Are you running 225 or 245 70 19.5? I currently have 265 70 19.5 and have not yet got chains for them. But I have the same type of chains you show here for my winter studded 235-85-16's. Because I don't go far in the winter with the TC, and it is off more than on, the 16's are fine, but whenever we leave Kodiak, Alaska, I will probably leave the 19.5's on year round. So I am curious about chain to body clearance. The 265/19.5's are 34" tall, so the F350 is close fit. Thanks, and again, look in' good!

245/70R19.5

oh and I replaced the FORD factory jack with a 12 ton Bottle jack

Buzzcut1 wrote:
Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. Amazing how much easier it is to get them on with a small wood block under the tire and to have cam style chains

just have to carry zip ties to secure the xtra two links of chain on the front and backside of the tire

Looks good buzz!
Are you running 225 or 245 70 19.5? I currently have 265 70 19.5 and have not yet got chains for them. But I have the same type of chains you show here for my winter studded 235-85-16's. Because I don't go far in the winter with the TC, and it is off more than on, the 16's are fine, but whenever we leave Kodiak, Alaska, I will probably leave the 19.5's on year round. So I am curious about chain to body clearance. The 265/19.5's are 34" tall, so the F350 is close fit. Thanks, and again, look in' good!

Winterized the other day by emptying holding tanks and water heater and using the pump bypass to run rv antifreeze through the lines. Also taped off water heater connectors to make sure it wouldn't come on accidentally.

Checked the fit of my new tire chains on the truck. Better to figure everything out where its warm and dry than try it the first time in the snow. Amazing how much easier it is to get them on with a small wood block under the tire and to have cam style chains

just have to carry zip ties to secure the xtra two links of chain on the front and backside of the tire