Running on chains I just settle into a speed where the bouncing stops, depending on the depth and consistency of the snow that can be anywhere between 20 and 50km/h.
I also use the purpose made spider bungees to keep them as tight as possible to avoid spitting them off, a lesson I learned the hard way after repeatedly losing a chain and having to stop and go back, drag them up the hill and refit them, during this process I went down the hill on my arse a few times too and that is a completely overrated experience.
I have used the single wheel snow chains before but never the twin wheel type. Apart from being heavier, are they quite difficult to fit? I guess that if you have open wheel access, IE no wheel arch or raised wheel arch then things are easier, but they do look fun! Especially when its pitch dark and minus something stupid!!
They’re harder to fit than a single, that’s for sure, but the difference they make is night and day, especially on icy snow. You just have to be prepared to lie in the snow and get stuck in.
They’re a bloody nightmare if they come off though as they tend to wrap themselves around the gap between the two tyres, then you need bolt cutters to get them out.
ChrisArbon:
Thanks for the tips; but I don’t think my boss will go for any of that stuff. I haven’t enough faith in snow chains to take them over 20 kph. To many times they have thrown themselves into the scenery and I’ve had to mend them with the padlocks from the trailer boxes.
Headlights are a problem but I also worry about the rear lights when driving in falling or blowing snow. All to often they will get covered with snow; especially LEDs that don’t have heat to melt it. If I stop to clean the screen, I always clean the trailer lights first and hope that anybody who is following my tracks doesn’t plough into the back of the trailer.
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That’s what I was thinking when I saw these accidents, I thought why aren’t they switching hazard lights on to warn drivers behind them to slow down, until I realised, these hazard lights are actually on, it’s only that they are covered in snow and ice, so drivers behind can’t see them no matter if they are on or off.
bullitt:
Cheers Mark, hows things going over there? Getting a bit chilly now?
Second snowfall I’ve seen this season, that came down in 5mins and 5mins down the road the sun was out. The first snow this season was a record breaker and I had to park as they issued a no travel advisory and with the turnpikes that means I’m not allowed to run, which was fine by me as it was proper snotty out there.
The first and last snows are the worst, the temperature is around the freezing mark and it’s the same as the stuff that brings Britain to a halt, it has much the same effect here, but when the temperature drops down below minus 10c it’s nice dusty snow and you can giddy up on it, although you still have to show it respect. For every mile of highway, there are two miles of ditch!
flat to the mat:
Got pulled over by DOT in a storm last year because my rear hazmat placard was covered in snow , oh really , full level one inspection and sent on my way . Jobsworth ginger ■■■■■■ .
flat to the mat:
Got pulled over by DOT in a storm last year because my rear hazmat placard was covered in snow , oh really , full level one inspection and sent on my way . Jobsworth ginger ■■■■■■ .
Who you haulin` for FTTM ?
Check your messages Russ .Edit and totally off topic (whilst I wait for the Doris to get ready) , get yourself down to Chef Malcolms Homemade Pies on Sask Drive , Cornish Pasties Pork Pies Steak and Guiness etc etc all made to order , they’re fantastic . He’s English and knows what proper pies should be
flat to the mat:
Got pulled over by DOT in a storm last year because my rear hazmat placard was covered in snow , oh really , full level one inspection and sent on my way . Jobsworth ginger ■■■■■■ .
Who you haulin` for FTTM ?
Check your messages Russ .Edit and totally off topic (whilst I wait for the Doris to get ready) , get yourself down to Chef Malcolms Homemade Pies on Sask Drive , Cornish Pasties Pork Pies Steak and Guiness etc etc all made to order , they’re fantastic . He’s English and knows what proper pies should be
Yeah it’s on my to do list for sure, I’ll check my pms once I’m sat in front of my laptop
ChrisArbon:
Thanks for the tips; but I don’t think my boss will go for any of that stuff. I haven’t enough faith in snow chains to take them over 20 kph. To many times they have thrown themselves into the scenery and I’ve had to mend them with the padlocks from the trailer boxes.
Headlights are a problem but I also worry about the rear lights when driving in falling or blowing snow. All to often they will get covered with snow; especially LEDs that don’t have heat to melt it. If I stop to clean the screen, I always clean the trailer lights first and hope that anybody who is following my tracks doesn’t plough into the back of the trailer.
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Have you tried spraying the LED lenses with WD40, Chris. I have heard it stops the snow sticking?
ChrisArbon:
Thanks for the tips; but I don’t think my boss will go for any of that stuff. I haven’t enough faith in snow chains to take them over 20 kph. To many times they have thrown themselves into the scenery and I’ve had to mend them with the padlocks from the trailer boxes.
Headlights are a problem but I also worry about the rear lights when driving in falling or blowing snow. All to often they will get covered with snow; especially LEDs that don’t have heat to melt it. If I stop to clean the screen, I always clean the trailer lights first and hope that anybody who is following my tracks doesn’t plough into the back of the trailer.
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Have you tried spraying the LED lenses with WD40, Chris. I have heard it stops the snow sticking?
It also freezes in the frozen North , as do most things
Especially when its pitch dark and minus something stupid!! 
, full level one inspection and sent on my way . Jobsworth ginger ■■■■■■ .
