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Thanks for the input! blt2ski wrote: A tire dealer may have chains available depending upon where you are. You may literally have to drive someplace where chains are legal. IIRC Wisconsin and a few other midwest states metal traction devices, be them chains or studs are illegal. You may not be able to buy them any where! If in the NW and some other western states Les Schwab is probably one of the best or better places to go to. They will setup, show you how to install etc. I'm not going to say towing in snow is fun, horrible etc. I used to use my TT as a ski hut. THere were many times over 100 rvs of ALL types, sizes and shapes at the local ski area's I went to. We all arrived and left in good shape, got home, and came back the following week from December to early April. Traction tires for the rear of the truck are good. as are AT or equal on the front of the truck, and something somewhat aggressive for the trailer are good too. A 5 rib hwy tire is not as good as something with major grooves on the side. This lets slush etc get squished out as you drive. There are some vent covers, forget the name. Invest in these for the vents. You can keep the vents open when it is raining and snowing. keep your water tank full, hopefully it is heated or somewhere with in the heated part of the trailer as mine was. You may get froze out of some area's if you have manual drains. The water will freeze upwards, stopping water from flowing to parts of the unit. Find and remove this drains, then water will flow throw out. If the black tank is fluid, somewhat full, and you have a chance to drain it, do so! 48 hrs of sub freezing temps will net you a chocolate fudgecicle in that tank. possibly to never drain until you have 48-72 hrs of above freezing temps. Unless you have a heated tank..... As noted, many have said chain up rules. Look up the states that you will travel thru to figure out snow/winter weather rules. In Washington, if you are towing or over 10K lbs total gvw, you need chains for truck and trailer if applicable from Nov1 to April 1. Sometimes the later date will get extended depending upon the weather in early april in mtn passes. As noted, go per weather forecasts etc. Winter has a different look and feel than summer sunny weather no matter where you are. Hence different beauty to the region(s) you will travel in. You may not also get to places in winter, that you can not in the winter. many parts of Yellowstone, North cascade hwy 20 in northern washington state...... Have fun Marty502Views0likes0CommentsHonda eu3000is and Magnum Remote Start
I have a Honda eu3000is generator and am interested in pairing it with a ME-AGS-N. I could not find a specific guide on getting this to work. I found one that mentioned the Honda remote, but I do not ahve that. Just the 3000 with electric start. Here are the relevant links for what I have. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200585503_200585503 http://www.gonewiththewynns.com/product/magnum-automatic-generator-start Thanks! --Tim1.1KViews0likes2CommentsRe: Cold Weather Towing
The truck is 4x4. We are not rushed on a day-to-day basis, and will sit out the storm if at all possible. I would like to have some chains for truck and trailer in case of emergency. rhagfo wrote: tgwright wrote: We have about 9 months to spend on the road and due to some family obligations, the route is what it is. Where do I start looking at what chains to get? I've never owned a set. Thanks for the help so far! NEVER had Chains??? I would suggest a different travel plan!!! Is the TV a 4X4? That is a lot of 5er for a 2500, even a 2015! Have you ever towed in the snow, any thing?502Views0likes0CommentsCold Weather Towing
I am a new trailer owner. I have a 2015 Ram 2500 and an Open Range 3x 427BHS(41ft). I am headed up through South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and on down through Washington to Colorado in December/January. I have lived up north for a while, but have never driven a rig like this in cold weather/snow. Can anyone offer any driving tips for how to deal with snow and bad weather? Thanks! Tim7.9KViews0likes42Comments
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