Good video, the third link was good. Roll for about a mile, stop at a safe place, check your chains. If loose, grab an extra link then re-tighten cams.
I’m glad you found it useful! I have allot of experience throwing chains and running in the North West mountains I think every driver on the road who is OTR should carry chains and know how to install them. Many times I would see drivers not able to put them on and then getting tickets by Highway Patrol It’s a must that you carry them in certain states and that you know how to use them.
Good Job I live and truck in Colorado and have chained up many times you are so correct they need to be as tight as you can possible get them then drive a little bit and see if you can get another link very important the chain can come off and get tangled or just fly off to never find again and even the cheap chains are expensive.
When attempting to connect to that 4th or 5th link, I'm wondering if it would be easier if you were to connect it to the 3rd link and then drive ahead so that the connecting point is at the highest possible position.
Holy hell. You were so exhausted after just one tire. After doing the 6 tires you'll be ready for your 34 hour reset.😅 Couple questions for ya. Are truckers expected to put on the chains on the side(shoulder) of the highway and risk getting hit by a vehicle? And why doesn't the front tires get chains too? Seems like if the road is icy then traction will be a problem in the front end no?
So it was very hot outside when I made that video that’s why I was so winded When you chain a truck, there are designated chaining areas to chain up and to unchain the truck As far as the steer axle goes and chaining those, no you don’t normally chain the steer axle There is very little room on the steer axle and the wheel wells to install them and if you need to chain the steers because the road is that slick…… as in sheer Ice, you shouldn’t be on the road The chains are a traction device that works well on snow and snow pack Black ice and sheer ice is a different story altogether so basically even when you put tire chains on to run on ice, you won’t be able to control the truck Chains are meant to be put on temporarily to get over mountain grades and then removed If you are in a very bad ice storm there is no help from chains except to get off the road ASAP
What he didn't mention is that most chain up areas have a 30 min time limit. That is plenty of time if your familiar with the process. It's better to practice before you HAVE to do it.
@@donmunro144 yeah a guy definitely wants to practice chaining in the good weather so that they aren’t out there in the rain, mud and snow trying to figure it out
@@seancahalinchristianbrothe1400 i don't know how many drivers I have helped because they have no clue. A trick i do is to use a 1inch rachet strap because i no longer have the strength in these old hands to get them tight enough.
@@seancahalinchristianbrothe1400I have heard good things about the socks and less time consuming too and in our business time is $ as D O T is very restrictive with us slaves.
Got to thank you. Been out here 30 years never had to chain up. Got into a wet snow fall on Lookout Pass ID. Your quick video helped.
Glad you found it helpful
I hardly ever throw iron either but sometimes you get on the right mountain at the wrong time lol
Good video, the third link was good. Roll for about a mile, stop at a safe place, check your chains. If loose, grab an extra link then re-tighten cams.
Thanks, I appreciate that you actually showed the process! Also thanks for the advice and tips.
I’m glad you found it useful!
I have allot of experience throwing chains and running in the North West mountains
I think every driver on the road who is OTR should carry chains and know how to install them.
Many times I would see drivers not able to put them on and then getting tickets by Highway Patrol
It’s a must that you carry them in certain states and that you know how to use them.
Thank you ! Taking ur time making a this video ..
Good Job I live and truck in Colorado and have chained up many times you are so correct they need to be as tight as you can possible get them then drive a little bit and see if you can get another link very important the chain can come off and get tangled or just fly off to never find again and even the cheap chains are expensive.
I've learnt thank you
You Sir are on speed with Chains! It is 25 mph Max!
When attempting to connect to that 4th or 5th link, I'm wondering if it would be easier if you were to connect it to the 3rd link and then drive ahead so that the connecting point is at the highest possible position.
With most trucks, the most space you will have is between the duals
Normally there are mudflaps or fenders in the way and the trailer up top
Good video showing how to chain
Glad you found it useful!
Looking for a trainer out of tulare ca will you be in the area any time soon?
Holy hell. You were so exhausted after just one tire. After doing the 6 tires you'll be ready for your 34 hour reset.😅 Couple questions for ya. Are truckers expected to put on the chains on the side(shoulder) of the highway and risk getting hit by a vehicle? And why doesn't the front tires get chains too? Seems like if the road is icy then traction will be a problem in the front end no?
So it was very hot outside when I made that video that’s why I was so winded
When you chain a truck, there are designated chaining areas to chain up and to unchain the truck
As far as the steer axle goes and chaining those, no you don’t normally chain the steer axle
There is very little room on the steer axle and the wheel wells to install them and if you need to chain the steers because the road is that slick…… as in sheer Ice, you shouldn’t be on the road
The chains are a traction device that works well on snow and snow pack
Black ice and sheer ice is a different story altogether so basically even when you put tire chains on to run on ice, you won’t be able to control the truck
Chains are meant to be put on temporarily to get over mountain grades and then removed
If you are in a very bad ice storm there is no help from chains except to get off the road ASAP
Excellent explanation. Thanks for answering👍
What he didn't mention is that most chain up areas have a 30 min time limit. That is plenty of time if your familiar with the process. It's better to practice before you HAVE to do it.
@@donmunro144 yeah a guy definitely wants to practice chaining in the good weather so that they aren’t out there in the rain, mud and snow trying to figure it out
@@seancahalinchristianbrothe1400 i don't know how many drivers I have helped because they have no clue. A trick i do is to use a 1inch rachet strap because i no longer have the strength in these old hands to get them tight enough.
What is ur opinion on auto socks?
I haven’t ever used those
They don’t look like they would last long
@@seancahalinchristianbrothe1400I have heard good things about the socks and less time consuming too and in our business time is $ as D O T is very restrictive with us slaves.