Tire Cables or Chains

[erniecarpet@...]

John, When I was in Montana during the early part of this year, I thought
really hard about chains. My son said that he- being a person who has lived in
Montana for 10 years, could teach me. Daughter-in law, who worked for UPS said
it could be done in 10 minutes. I may take them up on their advice, next
year, if this Texas job doesn't pan out. Chains would be a great enhancement,
and take up a small amount of space in the storage compartment. If I did,
indeed, get chains, my driving would not be as limited as my now no chains
attitude has led me to believe. BUT-- even though the traction in snow may
increase, mydriving skills would be challenged to go that extra distance.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx




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[Jon]

I was discussing getting a set of chains for my Wanderlodge but all I
got was a negative answer back. I was wondering if with all the people
who come to this site for information has anyone had the need to chain
up there coach? In Oregon they will fine you 500 dollars for not
having chains with you in the winter month. I should state that better
that in certain snow areas its against the law not to have chains on
board in your vehicle. Anyone one here ever got stuck in the snow with
there big rigs? Jon
Jipjob
Rebel Bird

[Pete Masterson]

If it's snowing -- or there's snow on the streets -- my bird doesn't
move. I can usually get out of a snow area between storms, so no
chains required. I avoid routes into possible snow conditions so I
don't get caught.

The thought of trying to get chains onto this beast is more than I
want to deal with.

I guess I'll have to get some chains if I go to Oregon in the winter
-- but I'm just not likely to go where it snows if I can help it. (I
do need to go to Denver next week ... but I'll get out of town
between storms....)

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Lockhart Texas



On Nov 26, 2007, at 6:55 PM, Jon wrote:

> I was discussing getting a set of chains for my Wanderlodge but all I
> got was a negative answer back. I was wondering if with all the
> people
> who come to this site for information has anyone had the need to chain
> up there coach? In Oregon they will fine you 500 dollars for not
> having chains with you in the winter month. I should state that
> better
> that in certain snow areas its against the law not to have chains on
> board in your vehicle. Anyone one here ever got stuck in the snow
> with
> there big rigs? Jon
> Jipjob
> Rebel Bird

[Don Bradner]

I'm with the others who say "won't drive in snow." Even the chance of snow over
a pass would keep me wherever I was, or travel in another direction.

I'm aware of the law, which applies even to I-5 through the Siskiyous, but the
question is: Do you know of anyone with an RV who ever was even asked if they
have chains unless chains were required (to be on, not to be carried)?

On 11/27/2007 at 12:55 AM Jon wrote:

>I was discussing getting a set of chains for my Wanderlodge but all I
>got was a negative answer back. I was wondering if with all the people
>who come to this site for information has anyone had the need to chain
>up there coach? In Oregon they will fine you 500 dollars for not
>having chains with you in the winter month. I should state that better
>that in certain snow areas its against the law not to have chains on
>board in your vehicle. Anyone one here ever got stuck in the snow with
>there big rigs? Jon
>Jipjob
>Rebel Bird
>
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[Mike Hohnstein]

I've had chains and cable type. I like the cable, easier to work with and won't
trash the body work so readily. lf one is paranoid about getting busted for not
being in compliance with the "man", find some old worn chains and stick 'em in a
side compartment. The deal is, watch the weather channel and stay to hell off
the damn road if it's gonna be icy. I've been on glare ice too many times with
big rigs, not as scary as in a car, the weight and wheel base seems to help keep
things stable
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: erniecarpet@...
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Tire Cables or Chains


John, When I was in Montana during the early part of this year, I thought
really hard about chains. My son said that he- being a person who has lived in
Montana for 10 years, could teach me. Daughter-in law, who worked for UPS said
it could be done in 10 minutes. I may take them up on their advice, next
year, if this Texas job doesn't pan out. Chains would be a great enhancement,
and take up a small amount of space in the storage compartment. If I did,
indeed, get chains, my driving would not be as limited as my now no chains
attitude has led me to believe. BUT-- even though the traction in snow may
increase, mydriving skills would be challenged to go that extra distance.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx

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[Leroy Eckert]

You don't have to read it and you don't have to listen to this advise.
Take 15 minutes, look into the wheel wells of your coach and if you see what I
see, I would never consider chains or cables for any reason. If necessary, I
will take a smoker. I always thought BB drivers purchased their coaches to have
fun. What is the hurry?

erniecarpet@... wrote: John, When I was in
Montana during the early part of this year, I thought
really hard about chains. My son said that he- being a person who has lived in
Montana for 10 years, could teach me. Daughter-in law, who worked for UPS said
it could be done in 10 minutes. I may take them up on their advice, next
year, if this Texas job doesn't pan out. Chains would be a great enhancement,
and take up a small amount of space in the storage compartment. If I did,
indeed, get chains, my driving would not be as limited as my now no chains
attitude has led me to believe. BUT-- even though the traction in snow may
increase, mydriving skills would be challenged to go that extra distance.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx

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Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
Dahlonega, GA

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[Jon]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
wrote:
>
> You don't have to read it and you don't have to listen to this
advise.
> Take 15 minutes, look into the wheel wells of your coach and if you
see what I see, I would never consider chains or cables for any
reason. If necessary, I will take a smoker. I always thought BB
drivers purchased their coaches to have fun. What is the hurry?
>
> erniecarpet@... wrote: John, When I
was in Montana during the early part of this year, I thought
> really hard about chains. My son said that he- being a person who
has lived in
> Montana for 10 years, could teach me. Daughter-in law, who worked
for UPS said
> it could be done in 10 minutes. I may take them up on their
advice, next
> year, if this Texas job doesn't pan out. Chains would be a great
enhancement,
> and take up a small amount of space in the storage compartment. If
I did,
> indeed, get chains, my driving would not be as limited as my now
no chains
> attitude has led me to believe. BUT-- even though the traction in
snow may
> increase, mydriving skills would be challenged to go that extra
distance.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Weatherford, Tx
>
> **************************************Check out AOL's list of
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> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Dahlonega, GA
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> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
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Hay I'm never in a hurry but I'm a little bit concerned with getting
big fat ticket! Well maybe I will just take along a set of cables to
show the cops down in Oregon that I do carry a set (They might not
fit but they do look like a set).
Well we shall see what we shall see in a month and a haft. If there
to much snow down in the Oregon than I will just stay home and save a
whole lot of fuel cost!

Jipjob
78 Wanderlodge (Want to be snow bird)
>

[ronmarabito2002]

In my case, I just simply stay away from the snow and ice as much as
possible, so never have had to use them.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon" wrote:
>
> I was discussing getting a set of chains for my Wanderlodge but all I
> got was a negative answer back. I was wondering if with all the people
> who come to this site for information has anyone had the need to chain
> up there coach? In Oregon they will fine you 500 dollars for not
> having chains with you in the winter month. I should state that better
> that in certain snow areas its against the law not to have chains on
> board in your vehicle. Anyone one here ever got stuck in the snow with
> there big rigs? Jon
> Jipjob
> Rebel Bird
>

[bloomas]

----- Original Message -----
From: Jon
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 10:18 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tire Cables or Chains
Is this chain law in Oregon for all vehicles or is it for
commercial vehicles


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
wrote:
>
> You don't have to read it and you don't have to listen to this
advise.
> Take 15 minutes, look into the wheel wells of your coach and if you
see what I see, I would never consider chains or cables for any
reason. If necessary, I will take a smoker. I always thought BB
drivers purchased their coaches to have fun. What is the hurry?
>
> erniecarpet@... wrote: John, When I
was in Montana during the early part of this year, I thought
> really hard about chains. My son said that he- being a person who
has lived in
> Montana for 10 years, could teach me. Daughter-in law, who worked
for UPS said
> it could be done in 10 minutes. I may take them up on their
advice, next
> year, if this Texas job doesn't pan out. Chains would be a great
enhancement,
> and take up a small amount of space in the storage compartment. If
I did,
> indeed, get chains, my driving would not be as limited as my now
no chains
> attitude has led me to believe. BUT-- even though the traction in
snow may
> increase, mydriving skills would be challenged to go that extra
distance.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Weatherford, Tx
>
> **************************************Check out AOL's list of
2007's hottest
> products.
> (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?
NCID=aoltop00030000000001)
>
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>
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>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40 "Smoke N Mirrors"
> Dahlonega, GA
>
> ---------------------------------
> Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hay I'm never in a hurry but I'm a little bit concerned with getting
big fat ticket! Well maybe I will just take along a set of cables to
show the cops down in Oregon that I do carry a set (They might not
fit but they do look like a set).
Well we shall see what we shall see in a month and a haft. If there
to much snow down in the Oregon than I will just stay home and save a
whole lot of fuel cost!

Jipjob
78 Wanderlodge (Want to be snow bird)
>





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[Don Bradner]

There are a few exceptions, but basically all vehicles. See
http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/RCMap.asp...hainL\
aws
or
http://tinyurl.com/lk56k for specifics.

On 11/27/2007 at 8:03 AM bloomas wrote:

>----- Original Message -----
> From: Jon
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 10:18 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Tire Cables or Chains
> Is this chain law in Oregon for all vehicles or is it for
> commercial vehicles


Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
Eureka, CA