Motorhome Tire chains

[generoyer]

I,m owner of new 2018 Thor Ace 30.3 motorhome and reside in Reno NV. Will be traveling in and out sometimes during the winter months and can any body enlighten me on putting tire chains on the 2 outside wheels of the F-53 chassis.

Chains are required at certain times and I know the truckers have to as well when going through the passes???

Thank You,
gener@4fcg.com

[Bob Denman]

Welcome to the Forum!
I can't help you much with chains, but I can give you an idea of what to say if a LEO stops you, and asks about them:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgXsuJmXQCs

[Long & Winding road]

I have seen this question in the past, the general consensus is dont drive the RV if its that bad. Not worth it. Plus the can major cause damage if they break loose and flop around.

I was going to purchase something like that for emergencys. I hate to be "Slightly stuck" and I also hate waiting for help. So I purchased at 30 pull straps and D hooks along with a small plastic traction board to stick under one of the tires (its cheap and light - I can just leave on side of road once RV is moving if I want to).

[mountainsam]

Originally Posted by generoyer

I,m owner of new 2018 Thor Ace 30.3 motorhome and reside in Reno NV. Will be traveling in and out sometimes during the winter months and can any body enlighten me on putting tire chains on the 2 outside wheels of the F-53 chassis.

Chains are required at certain times and I know the truckers have to as well when going through the passes???

Thank You,
gener@4fcg.com

Living in Reno I am sure you will be required to carry them even if you do not need to use them, especially heading west into CA. Of course, in the event you need them you would still be ticketed if you were interfering with the flow of traffic. The outside tire chains are easy to install and I would invest in a good pair of cable chains. They won't beat the rig up as bad as chain links do. I have seen the chain law in effect west of Reno as late as May.

Its time to stock up the rig with enough supplies to last 3 or 4 days if you need to lay over some where.

[Bob Denman]

Do you have leveling jacks? They sure would make it easier to install the chains.