Cables or Chains

[chunker21]

I have a couple sets of snow chains in my garage that will not be needed in south Alabama. But they are a good reminder not to live where they are needed. I have driven on snow and ice in several northern states and in Europe and I won't do that in a motorhome, 4WD or not.

[lwmcguire]

There is so much damage that can occur with snow or ice build-up under a motor home. Due to that reason I avoid snow or ice especially if the temperature is at the point where it is either melting or freezing. Those are the worse times to get built up and have clearance issues or damage from built up.

We have ran into snow enroute and passed through it carefully but certainly not enjoying it. Last year on 1-70 we ran into a 50-60 mile stretch going from dry to 6 inches of snow. A large number of folks in the ditch and median when we passed by.

[boggsy64]

Hey Jimbo56 if you grew up in WV you might understand why my butt is permanently puckered shut after driving my 30' class A into Kanawha state forest campground! Their site recommends no vehicles over 24' but I didnt see that until after the trip! Life changing experience

As for chains, I lived in Idaho and used them once on my F150 in the mountains. They are great for traction but heavy, noisy, and certainly cannot be used outside of real snow pack. Just my opinion...

[HMCSW]

Originally Posted by Highdesert RV

We're headed up to Washington from sunny California, passing through Grant's Pass we may hit some snow. What is easier or better for Class C motorhome chains or cables. Thank you to all that respond in advance.

We live up that way. So they keep I 5 pretty clean since it is the only way to get up here other than the coast. We bought AUTOsocks. Fit in a plastic bag and weight nothing. They are from Norway and been around a long time and work great. Up here anything over 10,000 pounds are required to carry traction devices. If a chain or cable break it will cause a lot of damage before you could stop. Enjoy the drive. We take it the opposite many times a year as we have a daughter in Valencia.

[HMCSW]

Originally Posted by Highdesert RV

I was looking at that also. How is that drive? It's on the 1?

the best way is to cut accrues from I-5 on the north side of Clearlake to 101. Then straight north through Eureka. Once in Oregon there are basically 3 options. We like Reedsport which will bring you back to I-5 about 30 minute south of Eugene.

There are plenty of places to stop for a night this route. But i expect that I-5 will be cleared. Unless we get a big dump the highway folks do a good job.

[Jimbo56]

Originally Posted by boggsy64

Hey Jimbo56 if you grew up in WV you might understand why my butt is permanently puckered shut after driving my 30' class A into Kanawha state forest campground! Their site recommends no vehicles over 24' but I didnt see that until after the trip! Life changing experience

As for chains, I lived in Idaho and used them once on my F150 in the mountains. They are great for traction but heavy, noisy, and certainly cannot be used outside of real snow pack. Just my opinion...

Spent many a weekend in Kanawha State Forest back in ‘70’s and 80’s. Got to 2nd base for first time in ‘72 while there. Great memories. Campground was really only designed to accommodate tents.

[Highdesert RV]

Originally Posted by HMCSW

We live up that way. So they keep I 5 pretty clean since it is the only way to get up here other than the coast. We bought AUTOsocks. Fit in a plastic bag and weight nothing. They are from Norway and been around a long time and work great. Up here anything over 10,000 pounds are required to carry traction devices. If a chain or cable break it will cause a lot of damage before you could stop. Enjoy the drive. We take it the opposite many times a year as we have a daughter in Valencia.

Well we beat the winter storm through Shasta City and Dunsmuir. There was 3 inches of snow accumulation on the side of the road. They sanded and salted, the traffic slowed to 30. It definitely was an experience that I won't forget. Made it safely to family in Yelm, Washington. I want to thank you and everyone for info and advice.

We live close to Valencia.

[HMCSW]

Originally Posted by Highdesert RV

Well we beat the winter storm through Shasta City and Dunsmuir. There was 3 inches of snow accumulation on the side of the road. They sanded and salted, the traffic slowed to 30. It definitely was an experience that I won't forget. Made it safely to family in Yelm, Washington. I want to thank you and everyone for info and advice.

We live close to Valencia.

Great news. Enjoy the great Northwet. We are heading down next month. Hopefully we will luck out. Staying in Acton and Santa Barbara