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TD in chains

Postby ctstaas » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:07 pm

How does everyone feel about chaining up your TD when you need to chain your TV. I found some chains I think will fit My TD in the garage and now I wonder if I should keep them or not.
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Re: TD in chains

Postby Redneck Teepee » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:34 pm

Not sure of your state.... but here in California chains on trailers are only required if it has brakes, not to say they wouldn't help in some icy slick conditions.
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Re: TD in chains

Postby Junkboy999 » Thu Apr 17, 2014 11:37 pm

You mean Snow chains. Not sure there is a requirement for trailers. If you are moving slow enough and the trailer is light, they might actually stop you tire from spinning and just start it skidding.
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Re: TD in chains

Postby Vedette » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:42 am

Chains only work for tracking when you are trying to propel something.
IMHO they would just be a noisy and possibly destructive component on a teardrop. :?
So I would say forget that idea and enjoy camping!
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Re: TD in chains

Postby jstrubberg » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:19 pm

Not sure they would gain you anything. The purpose of chains on a vehicle is to provide traction to the drive wheel. No drive wheel on a trailer...
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Re: TD in chains

Postby Racquetman » Fri Apr 18, 2014 2:55 pm

I don't ever plan to camp anywhere or anytime I would need chains, I know, I'm a light-weight......LOL!
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