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03-20-2023, 06:00 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Oakland
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tire chains / cables
Hi
I think i’ve been posting in the wrong spot. Anyway, my issue is I am going to be traveling through Oregon which requires one to carry chains. I have a Chevy 2500 diesel truck. The manual states that for the tires I’m running I shouldn’t use chains for issues of clearance with the brake lines. I called the Chevy dealership and they recommend cables. I am not planning on pulling my trailer in the snow. Have any of you all had experiences using cables on your trucks. Thank you
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03-20-2023, 08:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
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Unless this trip is life and death mandated, you might be wise to avoid putting yourself in a life and death situation and stay away from snow covered roads in Oregon or anywhere else. Not only would you need chains or cables for the truck, you likely will be required to have at least one axle on the trailer chained up. Just not worth risking damage to your truck and trailer in addition to your bodies.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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03-20-2023, 09:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
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The OP said they were NOT going to pull a trailer. Cable chains work well and are adequate for snow conditions. If you have 4WD, then carrying chains is required, but you don't have to install them. 4WD is good enough. If it gets to the point where 4WD isn't enough, then I would park and wait rather than installing cable chains (or real chains)!
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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03-21-2023, 07:43 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Alton
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I carry some 2x4 just in case I get stuck
Use short 2x4. DO NOT OVER STEER.
You will rip out your wheel wells.
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2019 3130re 20th Anniversary Edition
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03-21-2023, 10:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Shingle Springs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daryles
I carry some 2x4 just in case I get stuck
Use short 2x4. DO NOT OVER STEER.
You will rip out your wheel wells.
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 Now that's funny
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2022 Montana High Country 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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03-22-2023, 10:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
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Between the two, I'd use chains vs. cables.
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03-22-2023, 12:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Box Elder
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M.O.C. #12947
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You may want to check your owners manual about chains vs cables. In the Chevy manual, depending on tire size, cables are recommended.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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03-22-2023, 06:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 527
M.O.C. #8174
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Try to wait are call a big box auto supply store
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Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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03-22-2023, 07:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Victor
Posts: 932
M.O.C. #1709
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If you buy your cables or chains from les Schwab they will buy them back from you as long as they are not opened.
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