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02-18-2025, 04:45 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1993 21' Sovereign
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Bradenton
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 68
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Chains
I got these for my next trip..
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02-18-2025, 09:38 AM
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Rivet Master 
2019 22' Sport
High River
, Alberta
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,377
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KevinFH
I got these for my next trip..
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I need to ask, why?
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02-18-2025, 10:19 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,717
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If the roads are so bad that I need to put on chains, I am not driving.
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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02-18-2025, 10:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1988 32' Excella
Robbinsville
, New Jersey
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,713
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
If the roads are so bad that I need to put on chains, I am not driving.
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X2 and that's even without the Airstream in tow.
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02-18-2025, 10:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2023 28' International
Mercer County
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
If the roads are so bad that I need to put on chains, I am not driving.
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100% agree. That is one of the benefits of having your own bed, kitchen, and bathroom with you at all times. Much safer to stop and wait out the bad weather. Also avoids getting salt all over the trailer.
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02-18-2025, 11:02 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Tualatin
, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 442
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I carry chains for the trailer as well as the truck. I want to safely decend below snow levels if caught by weather. I camp all year round and I'm currently waiting for a window of good weather before I go out again!
Steve
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02-19-2025, 12:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1993 21' Sovereign
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Bradenton
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 68
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I was being sarcastic.
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02-19-2025, 02:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Tualatin
, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 442
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OK, but if you change your mind, c'mon out west and we'll have some fun!
Steve
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02-20-2025, 05:46 AM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 4,014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KevinFH
I was being sarcastic.
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You had me scratching my head on the need for chains, especially being in FL. Thanks for clarifying!
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2018 27' FBT Globetrotter
2019 RAM Limited 2500 w/6.7 diesel
BRN 22721
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02-20-2025, 01:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 33' Classic
Chesapeake
, Virginia
Join Date: Nov 2021
Posts: 687
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OP had my interest for a minute. We got dumped on here, and we had planned on departing for Jekyll Island on Sunday.
Looking at an alternate plan.
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02-20-2025, 06:02 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2023 25' Flying Cloud
Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2021
Posts: 57
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Snow chains required...
For those of us who live out west and regularly have to travel over mountain passes...
Most state DOT require you to carry chains to fit your tow vehicle and your trailer if you are going over any mountain passes during certain seasons. This is a requirement even if the pavement is bare and dry at the time. And yes, they do ask to see them if you have been stopped for any reason.
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Wanderings - Bend,Oregon 
2022 25' Flying Cloud - "Tiny Tin"
2020 Chev Silverado - "50 Shades"
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02-20-2025, 06:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1972 25' Tradewind
St Clair County
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 127
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Chains?
I thought chains were necessary for traction of drive wheels and steering, neither of which a trailer does. But what do i know.......
Good luck and have fun!
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02-20-2025, 09:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2022 25' Flying Cloud
Tualatin
, Oregon
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 442
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Chains on a trailer for braking and keeping it behind you!
Steve
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02-20-2025, 11:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,440
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What chains?
 Hi, what can I say?????? I have had way too many miles towing my 25' Airstream with my two wheel drive Lincoln Navigator in snow and on ice. This has been done in Northern California, Oregon, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Oh and I didn't have chains either.
Did I get stuck? No.
Did I slide off of the road? No.
Did anyone, or anything, get hurt or damaged? No.
Was it a good idea? No.
Would I do it again? No.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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02-21-2025, 02:05 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1993 21' Sovereign
2016 28' Flying Cloud
Bradenton
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 68
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I can’t imagine a good reason to use chains on a travel trailer.
But I live FL. Maybe I don’t get it.
I guess I’ll avoid deep snow like they get in Pensacola and Virginia Beach.
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02-21-2025, 05:26 AM
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Moderator dude
1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 7,592
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IMO
If there is enough snow on the pavement that chains are recommended, I have no business towing a travel trailer in that stuff.
You may be different.
Action
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1966 Mercury Park Lane 4 DR Breezeway 410 4V, C-6, 2.80 - Still Streamless. But have brand X TT.
1966 Lincoln 4 door Convertible 462 4V 1971 Ford LTD Convertible 429 4V Phoenix ~ Yeah it's hot however it's a dry heat!
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02-21-2025, 02:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2025 25' Trade Wind
Beaver Dam
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jan 2025
Posts: 78
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Stay home and watch the Ice Road Truckers.
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Paul Bristol - In the wind! 
2025 AirStream Trade Wind
2024 Ford Expedition Max LS with factory towing package
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