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Mine are mounted securely in my sidebox.
(I know that doesn't help with your question, but the wisecracks were bound to come sooner or later and I'd hate to feel left out.)
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Originally Posted by scania
Could anybody point me to some links how to mount snowchains on tractor and trailers?
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if you go tire chains onboard you should practice putting them on so you can get your own routine going for it. if you run in the 11 westerns, this time of year it is a requirement to have them onboard.
knowing how to use them is key to any battle. of course, if you dont have to use them then dont, watch the roads and reports to know requirements and plan accordingly. with practice you can install a full set to california requirements (full chain law in effect) to 30 minutes. i couldnt find a video or walk through on an install for a big truck, but here is one for a regular pickup, will give you an idea, its all relatively the same, just truck chains (iron) is bigger and heavier. and alot wetter. so have a rain jacket and a towel. it uses something new it says than chains. but its an idea http://www.edmunds.com/ownership/tir...0/article.html have fun hanging iron.
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Originally Posted by scania
Are you gentlemen saying you're good enough to not need them or are you saying park it if you need them?
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Originally Posted by scania
Could anybody point me to some links how to mount snowchains on tractor and trailers?
do you also have 20- 21'' rubber bunge straps + 12 8-10'' bunge straps? are you somewhere between 2 of these passes--been setting so long you're out of food---in Donner Party Condition--looking at your co-driver as a possible meal if you don't get out of there? __________________________________________________ _______ if not, wait a few hours for conditions to clear.
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Originally Posted by scania
Are you gentlemen saying you're good enough to not need them or are you saying park it if you need them?
I actually pulled out my chains once, not too long ago. They have never been used and I couldn't figure out how to open the bag, so that was that. I was in an icy parking lot trying to get out from under a trailer. I just started in 3rd, revved it hard, and dumped the clutch. Forward I went. An old Canadian dude taught me that last winter. If chain laws are up, I'm going way too slow for it to be worth my while so I'll just sit it out.
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I'm one of the few that will chain to get going, and carry on. The only thing I don't screw with is freezing rain.
What is it exactly that your asking? I've had my chains on a chain hanger, or in a side tool box type thing. Please don't accept your employer making you keep them inside the cab, very dangerous.
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