Snow chains

And they don't work very well in deep snow.........

 

Good judgement call. I never been in Dodge but I run I-70 quite a bit and the wind in the western part of the state (generally west of Topeka) is nerve racking without snow. My understanding is that the slightest bit of snow combined with just 35mph sustained wind is enough to send you right off the road. That's when you have to worry about getting out, it's always a good idea to bring a small mallet or possibly a sledgehammer to knock out a window.

 

I'm assuming you're referring to the autosock and that you have used them. I was wondering what depth of snow have you driven them through?

 

No, I was talking about the auto chain systems like the school buses have. If the snow is over like 5-6 inches deep and dense.....( lots of moisture ) your screwed ....the chain has a hard time getting around under the wheel.

I've used a plow truck with them..... Old fashioned chains are better the worse conditions get.....


With my tractor it stays parked in the yard ..lol

 

Thanks, I never used auto-chains before. I've only seen them on straight trucks and school buses. I was just wondering about autosock. I definitely want to try them. I would still carry chains with them but use them first since chaining can really wear you down especially in a bad winter.

 

Your mailbox is full.

I pulled so many different trailers; some the holes were closer to each other or further from each other depending on type or age of trailer.

The freight also makes a big difference as to how many holes you move the tandems. For example, pick up 10 or 12 pallets of coffee, then go somewhere else and pick up 10 or 12 pallets of sugar which is much heavier.

Hauling produce, I usually estimated 10,000 lbs per hole, then try that and see what adjustments need to be made.

Too many variables to give an exact answer. Last few years pulled tankers, so the only worry is gross weight since you can't axle out a tankers.

 

Don't you mean 1,000 per hole ?

10.000 is a whole lot for a few inches .

 

But company drivers wont have this option, companies wont install this devise do to the weight increase