Chain Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chucky5500, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. Chucky5500

    Chucky5500 Bobtail Member

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    I have a friend who works in Indiana. He has a CDL class B license. He drives a straight box truck no longer than your standard U-Haul truck. On occasion he gets out west for his job. My question is are straight box trucks required to put on chains in the mountains?
     
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  3. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    Yes
     
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  4. jaxwinner

    jaxwinner Light Load Member

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    yes... God I hated chaining last month during the snow storm. broke 3 sets of chains. guess I was doing it wrong.
     
  5. Long FLD

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    Chains are like condoms. Better to have them and not need them than need them and not have them.
     
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  6. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    auto socks are also an option but i would still keep a pair of chains
     
  7. Dick Danger

    Dick Danger Medium Load Member

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    Those things suck! Heavy wet snow and socks don't mix. If you can't be bothered to chain stay in the truck stop.
     
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  8. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    mine have worked just fine numerous times, most of the time when they put up the chain law its not even needed anyway, i think it just gives state workers somthin to do.
     
  9. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    for anyone who thinks the socks tear up, yes they do, when you run over all the broken chains lol
     
  10. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Yes and certain states and pass areas have date periods where carrying chains is mandatory, whether they may be presently needed or not. But the short answer is "it depends on where and when one is traveling"
     
  11. Dick Danger

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    Just because you've been lucky to this point doesn't change reality for the rest of that have to dodge spun out trucks that tried to make it with just socks.
     
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