I never needed to use chains working the East coast for 46 years but heard all the stories from guy’s that ran the mountain routes to the coast in the winter. So you taught even this old dog something today
You make it look easy. Warm temps,no snow, dry ground, new chains, it is. I've seen it so bad the chains are so frozen in the chain rack the lock won't even work. I had to get my bolt cutters to get the lock cut off. It can be so difficult sometimes.
You need at least 4 bungees on a triple rail in case the chain fails so they force the chain outward to the side of the street.. That's the main purpose of the bungees
That was a really nice tutorial.. That is exactly how i put my chains on, with the cams on the ground further most from my feet or mirror image as to how they go on. I have never used chains that are doubles like you had. I chained both drive axles out side only and one set on the trailer tandems (one axle). When I put my chains away in a wooden box I made cheap, I spray them with wd-4o. a few mist coats as I put each set of chains in the box. I keep a spare key for my chains wrapped with electrical tape & wire tied to a cable under the engine bonnet. I also would add a head band light in case it's dark, and keep a spare battery in the glove box.
The quickest way to remove them is a good pair of bolt cutters. Then just tell your dispatcher somebody stole your chains and you need a new set. 😁😁 Don’t forget to reinstall the mud flap.
Great video. A couple things I noticed first if your mud flaps are using a cotter pin to retain them loose those and put a hair pin clip in, tools required to remove it. Second when you put your chains back on the rack or into the bag do it in an orderly fashion so when you go to use them again your not trying untangle your chains on are dark snowy night on the side of the road.
Thank you very much sir,as I'm watching your video,I'm stuck on a storm in Sinclair Wyoming, im from California, local driver and it help me tons watching this video on how to chain my semi,once again thank you very much, God bless.
get the center as tight as you can first then the inside then the outside roll 30 feet or so and tighten them again we used to run our chains so tight they would cut the tires at time. also carry chain cross link repair pliers and cross links it doesnt take any time at all to fix them but hours if your chains wrap around something and tear stuff up. you cant have them tight enough and use minimum of 3 bungees per chain leave your mudflaps off you break a crosslink it will just tear them off anyway. Doing this without the truck under the trailer in a parking lot isnt putting on iron but they gave you the general. Also dont run them even half a mile on dry roads.. they get hot and break. you get good enough at throwing iron you can do a set of drives and a drag chain in ten minutes. We threw Iron 20 30 times a day in eastern oregon running ladd,cabbage and over tolgate and rattle snake and asotin grade all the time. its your best friend even if its for 300 feet
This is actually one of the better how to chain videos that I've seen on CZcams. Some of the comments here are brainless... It was specifically stated that the trailer was being dropped so viewers could more easily see how it was being done... which happens to be the same reason it was done in fair weather... as well as why it was being done on the rear axle... so viewers could more easily SEE HOW it was being done. And the mudflaps were also taken off for the same reason, in addition to using them to kneel on. They WILL BE put back on b4 you go, so no, you won't get ticketed for not having them. And what difference does it make what kind of chains they are? He's doing a how-to video. He's not preparing to climb the Matterhorn, for f@#k$ sake! So, according to the logic of some of those comments, somebody needs to do a how to chain video at the chain up pad on I-5, m.m. 13 in Oregon, crowded with other trucks, at the height of an incoming Pacific winter storm in the dark with blowing snow, not to mention the plows going by and burying you even more, and the camera set up on a tripod in the right lane of the interstate packed with four wheelers out test driving their new winter tires. Maybe then the lame comments would end.🙄
So local tire shop didn't have the singles, so I got the triples since its Nov. Watched this video, took the chains to another shop and traded then for singles, this IS too much effin work if you're on the side of the mountain snowed, sliding all over the place, the hell
Just my 2 bits....when you chain only back axle you drivetrain will work twice as hard lifting you off as all the power first goes throu your front axle even with you power divder on wise men chain up front driver to maximize tracktive force chews the snow up and provides traction for rear axle thus improving forward moment up slippery hills and yes i drive super b trailer in the snow and ice 140000 # loaded !
John Heigl...........amen. you'll make it up a mountain grade with one set on the front where you might not make it with one set on the back. What's with the stupid bungies, get a set of Triggs with cam locks on both sides, put them on as tight as you can and then tighten the cams. Fuck Bungies.
Bungees are just in case you don't have complete faith in your chaining abilities. When you throw 'em, they fall off outward toward the road, as opposed to getting all wrapped up in your brakes and causing all kinds of havoc. You'll need new chains either way, just saving on repairs... Or, as it was said, learn how to snug them down so bungees aren't necessary & use the same chains until they wear out.
I keep my Winter Leather Gloves that fits snug, snowboarding pants, waterproof green hi visibility jacket and rain boots inside my truck that way I don’t have to worry about getting my jeans, sweater and socks soaked up so I can do what I gotta do to get them chains on and be on my way quick so I actually don’t mind if I need to chain up because I’m prepared lol Trust me when it’s snowing and your in jeans and a sweater and tennis shoes it sucks that’s when I don’t want to chain up because it’s cold and my clothes gets all wet and it’s uncomfortable. So yeah I don’t mind throwing 4 drive tire chains and 2 trailer chains. It’s not that bad if you have snow gear on and you know how to chain up. Also no need to move the truck I use a fifth wheel pull to grab the backside of chain and hook it up and then the front then tighten the cams and put the bungees on then I’m on my way!
Its sad to see how most everyone here thinks this is a great video. First of all, you don't use bungees to fix the slag, that's not what bungees are for.
Boomers should be on the back to prevent running them over, and i use a bunge cord to keep mud flaps on instead of cotter pins...try removing cotter pins in a blizzard lol...a d keep extra cam locking tools in your truck...
Not so easy when your on the side of the road in the dark while snow is falling and cars driving past you, with just a couple feet between you and them as they kick up slush as they pass. Been there more times then I care to remember, worst part driving a big rig in the winter, for me anyways. Sucks,
Do not drive any more than you have to with your chains on. The chains will wear out faster than necessary, they will damage the road surface & there is more chance of them becoming loose and breaking or catch on some part of the truck.
If you reach a clear area, but are going back to snow later, will you leave the chains on or take them off? About how far are you willing to leave them on when there is no snow?
If the road is at least wet, you can leave the chains on. The moisture lubricates in between the links and keeps them from overheating. A dry road surface is a different story. I would do my best to avoid it- not more than a mile if absolutely necessary. Even with sub freezing temperatures, chains will heat up on a dry road. This results in premature wear, seriously reduces chain life & also may damage your tires.
And you wont be taking off mud flaps to install tire chains. However if you just throw those chains on loosely those mud flaps will be taken off for you.
mitmaks hi remember to do this backwards wen you take them off Never from the out side in the chains can full in the middle an get stuck. Happy chaining from Denmark be safe
All mud flaps not the same supposed you have a spring flap? Besides if it’s snowing 🌨 and temperatures are 20 degrees u don’t have patience for that. On the move I have nothing else left to say
I plow for our government and when I chian up and this was taught to me by a guy with 30 years experience driving was to chain the the front drive axle both sides and the chains will chew up the ice and give your second axle a little traction.
You sure do, but if your installing one set... better to put on them on the "actual" drive axles.. Rather than the set of wheels. That are just along for the ride.. unless you have your lockers in.
Get online, and Google it. Theres plenty of info on individual states, California has different requirements than Colorado, and so on. Whats legal in one state may not be legal in another
When you exited the cab, you didn't use the 3 point method facing the cab, if the side steps are icy you would slip off and bust your ass, good chain up video, cheers
He always drops the trailer to chain up silly! It's just so practical when you burn out 100 ft from the top of a hill. Don't worry, the trailer brakes will hold, no problem, even on ice.
Another silly video, why? No trailer. Why are this people making this videos with no trailer. Pretend there's a trailer or remind viewers it's going to be more difficult with the trailer on the way, specially in slush and snow.
Wtf kind of cheap ass chains are they?!? Not even V-bars and they look like they're made out of coke cans. 8mm steel triggs triples on drives and a couple of singles for steer and/or trailer
This is RIDICULOUS. In real life we dont have perfect conditions, we aren't bobtail and it's not dry. Why dont you try videoing in real life situations. Like under a load, a long the side of a road, chain up area etc, in 2 ft of snow.
I love how you mention doing this on a calm day when it isn't raining or snowing. That makes alot of sense to reduce headaches.
I never needed to use chains working the East coast for 46 years but heard all the stories from guy’s that ran the mountain routes to the coast in the winter. So you taught even this old dog something today
This guy makes it look easy. I've been at it for hours IN THE SNOW
You make it look easy. Warm temps,no snow, dry ground, new chains, it is. I've seen it so bad the chains are so frozen in the chain rack the lock won't even work. I had to get my bolt cutters to get the lock cut off. It can be so difficult sometimes.
You need at least 4 bungees on a triple rail in case the chain fails so they force the chain outward to the side of the street..
That's the main purpose of the bungees
That was a really nice tutorial.. That is exactly how i put my chains on, with the cams on the ground further most from my feet or mirror image as to how they go on. I have never used chains that are doubles like you had. I chained both drive axles out side only and one set on the trailer tandems (one axle). When I put my chains away in a wooden box I made cheap, I spray them with wd-4o. a few mist coats as I put each set of chains in the box. I keep a spare key for my chains wrapped with electrical tape & wire tied to a cable under the engine bonnet. I also would add a head band light in case it's dark, and keep a spare battery in the glove box.
The way the driver got out of the truck LOL I didn't see 3-point lol
Thanks for your help, I'm from Cali, no experience on snow at all. Will be on. Trip to NorthWest. Very Helpful, thanks again.
The quickest way to remove them is a good pair of bolt cutters. Then just tell your dispatcher somebody stole your chains and you need a new set. 😁😁
Don’t forget to reinstall the mud flap.
Great video. A couple things I noticed first if your mud flaps are using a cotter pin to retain them loose those and put a hair pin clip in, tools required to remove it.
Second when you put your chains back on the rack or into the bag do it in an orderly fashion so when you go to use them again your not trying untangle your chains on are dark snowy night on the side of the road.
Thank you very much sir,as I'm watching your video,I'm stuck on a storm in Sinclair Wyoming, im from California, local driver and it help me tons watching this video on how to chain my semi,once again thank you very much, God bless.
Nicely done. Juat have to make sure all the slack is out of the tire chains with the final adjustment. Then your ready for the road.
Thank you great video!
Imagine doing this at -20 in a snowing day. Improper installation can cause a lot of damage
get the center as tight as you can first then the inside then the outside roll 30 feet or so and tighten them again we used to run our chains so tight they would cut the tires at time. also carry chain cross link repair pliers and cross links it doesnt take any time at all to fix them but hours if your chains wrap around something and tear stuff up. you cant have them tight enough and use minimum of 3 bungees per chain leave your mudflaps off you break a crosslink it will just tear them off anyway. Doing this without the truck under the trailer in a parking lot isnt putting on iron but they gave you the general. Also dont run them even half a mile on dry roads.. they get hot and break. you get good enough at throwing iron you can do a set of drives and a drag chain in ten minutes. We threw Iron 20 30 times a day in eastern oregon running ladd,cabbage and over tolgate and rattle snake and asotin grade all the time. its your best friend even if its for 300 feet
tIf you dont have the cam tool, I have used my Leatherman plier tip.. Put the tip in the hole and twist.. Works. great..
nice chain up Zaycon, thx.
I love this informative and instructional video done by this person who I consider to be a MASTER!
Its a very good help for many drivers including myself so thank you and God bless you !
This is actually one of the better how to chain videos that I've seen on CZcams.
Some of the comments here are brainless...
It was specifically stated that the trailer was being dropped so viewers could more easily see how it was being done... which happens to be the same reason it was done in fair weather... as well as why it was being done on the rear axle... so viewers could more easily SEE HOW it was being done.
And the mudflaps were also taken off for the same reason, in addition to using them to kneel on.
They WILL BE put back on b4 you go, so no, you won't get ticketed for not having them.
And what difference does it make what kind of chains they are? He's doing a how-to video. He's not preparing to climb the Matterhorn, for f@#k$ sake!
So, according to the logic of some of those comments, somebody needs to do a how to chain video at the chain up pad on I-5, m.m. 13 in Oregon, crowded with other trucks, at the height of an incoming Pacific winter storm in the dark with blowing snow, not to mention the plows going by and burying you even more, and the camera set up on a tripod in the right lane of the interstate packed with four wheelers out test driving their new winter tires.
Maybe then the lame comments would end.🙄
So local tire shop didn't have the singles, so I got the triples since its Nov. Watched this video, took the chains to another shop and traded then for singles, this IS too much effin work if you're on the side of the mountain snowed, sliding all over the place, the hell
What a great video. Now I know how to put those chains on. Thanks.
Thanks for making this video our supervisor forwarded us this link it was very helpful.
Just my 2 bits....when you chain only back axle you drivetrain will work twice as hard lifting you off as all the power first goes throu your front axle even with you power divder on wise men chain up front driver to maximize tracktive force chews the snow up and provides traction for rear axle thus improving forward moment up slippery hills and yes i drive super b trailer in the snow and ice 140000 # loaded !
John Heigl...........amen. you'll make it up a mountain grade with one set on the front where you might not make it with one set on the back. What's with the stupid bungies, get a set of Triggs with cam locks on both sides, put them on as tight as you can and then tighten the cams. Fuck Bungies.
johnabuick I rather not have cams on the inside, rather not get soaked
Bungees are just in case you don't have complete faith in your chaining abilities.
When you throw 'em, they fall off outward toward the road, as opposed to getting all wrapped up in your brakes and causing all kinds of havoc.
You'll need new chains either way, just saving on repairs...
Or, as it was said, learn how to snug them down so bungees aren't necessary & use the same chains until they wear out.
Take some old inner tubes and cut them perpendicular and use old hook links waaay cheaper and better than bungee cords
Excellent video, nice job mate.
Looks like today is the day I'm in SIerra Nevada maximum chain required cheers
MATHEW; that is the best explanation on how to do a set of three railers thank you very much brother and happy New Year!
I keep my Winter Leather Gloves that fits snug, snowboarding pants, waterproof green hi visibility jacket and rain boots inside my truck that way I don’t have to worry about getting my jeans, sweater and socks soaked up so I can do what I gotta do to get them chains on and be on my way quick so I actually don’t mind if I need to chain up because I’m prepared lol Trust me when it’s snowing and your in jeans and a sweater and tennis shoes it sucks that’s when I don’t want to chain up because it’s cold and my clothes gets all wet and it’s uncomfortable. So yeah I don’t mind throwing 4 drive tire chains and 2 trailer chains. It’s not that bad if you have snow gear on and you know how to chain up. Also no need to move the truck I use a fifth wheel pull to grab the backside of chain and hook it up and then the front then tighten the cams and put the bungees on then I’m on my way!
Very nice but am not removing the mud flap on side of I-80 or I-70
Great video for chaining up a BOBTAIL, in a DRY parking lot 🙄😂
WAIT till you are on the side of the road in the snow it will be a different story
Its sad to see how most everyone here thinks this is a great video.
First of all, you don't use bungees to fix the slag, that's not what bungees are for.
good job,thanks!!
great video,,many thanks
Great video, very specific and very clear. Thanks
Thank you 🙏
Are you guys not allowed to have the v links welded on in the states???
Boomers should be on the back to prevent running them over, and i use a bunge cord to keep mud flaps on instead of cotter pins...try removing cotter pins in a blizzard lol...a d keep extra cam locking tools in your truck...
Thank you 🙏🏽
Much needed info .
Thanks
Not so easy when your on the side of the road in the dark while snow is falling and cars driving past you, with just a couple feet between you and them as they kick up slush as they pass. Been there more times then I care to remember, worst part driving a big rig in the winter, for me anyways. Sucks,
this is a great video very helpful, but my question is, how do you know how far you roll the truck
All the drive tires get chains on em... Never had to use chains just wanna make sure
very good video and it worked a question how many miles can you drive with the chains on greetings and thank you very much
Do not drive any more than you have to with your chains on. The chains will wear out faster than necessary, they will damage the road surface & there is more chance of them becoming loose and breaking or catch on some part of the truck.
I wish u showed how u hooked the middle hook
very good video
Thank you
Hmm no spikes on the chains? or are they just used for snow ?
One down 6 to go!!!
Thank you for your usefull instructions.
Perfect vid. Nice job...
If you reach a clear area, but are going back to snow later, will you leave the chains on or take them off? About how far are you willing to leave them on when there is no snow?
TomBrooklyn take them off as soon as you can. chains can be brutal to tires.
not to mention the DOT will wear your ass out with fines and tickets. Also you cant drive fast in a "clear area" with chains. You must be a greenhorn.
If the road is at least wet, you can leave the chains on. The moisture lubricates in between the links and keeps them from overheating.
A dry road surface is a different story. I would do my best to avoid it- not more than a mile if absolutely necessary.
Even with sub freezing temperatures, chains will heat up on a dry road. This results in premature wear, seriously reduces chain life & also may damage your tires.
In Norway I use only single chains!🤔🤔🤔
Lol if your truck is has those kinda mudflaps Lolol other then that U will have to deal with the mud flap
Looks like you don't even have winter tyres?
now back it up under the trailer and show how much of a pain in the ass it really is.
And you wont be taking off mud flaps to install tire chains. However if you just throw those chains on loosely those mud flaps will be taken off for you.
mitmaks hi remember to do this backwards wen you take them off Never from the out side in the chains can full in the middle an get stuck. Happy chaining from Denmark be safe
Or you could get a load a down south.
No sir, you can't fix slack with bungees..that's not what the bungees are for....
why are there no ice studs on those triples those chains are useless with ot them
All mud flaps not the same supposed you have a spring flap? Besides if it’s snowing 🌨 and temperatures are 20 degrees u don’t have patience for that. On the move I have nothing else left to say
Which axel to chain , front or back ???
Back first on a tandem group, centre axle on a tri
Check your state or provincial regulations they vary.
My area its front drivers first.
I plow for our government and when I chian up and this was taught to me by a guy with 30 years experience driving was to chain the the front drive axle both sides and the chains will chew up the ice and give your second axle a little traction.
That's awesome.. all that info.. and you chained up, the wrong axle.. lol.
Thanks I needed the laugh.
In some places, you have to chain both axles
You sure do, but if your installing one set... better to put on them on the "actual" drive axles..
Rather than the set of wheels. That are just along for the ride.. unless you have your lockers in.
Ok
Does anyone know which tires are supposed to be chained?
Get online, and Google it. Theres plenty of info on individual states, California has different requirements than Colorado, and so on. Whats legal in one state may not be legal in another
Drive wheels.
The easiest way is to park the damn thing.
When you exited the cab, you didn't use the 3 point method facing the cab, if the side steps are icy you would slip off and bust your ass, good chain up video, cheers
Everything is good but we can't really learn when you do it in the snow. Those lesson are a freaking joke
He always drops the trailer to chain up silly! It's just so practical when you burn out 100 ft from the top of a hill. Don't worry, the trailer brakes will hold, no problem, even on ice.
i'm looking at the comments . ask someone who really knows what there doing
Lol fuck them I’ll use the one set that covers one tire
These are concidered chains in america? wow...
afro,,,,says it all,,,,,,
Seems like cheating it's so simple with no mud flap no wheel well no trailer and those little tires.
And tiny assed chains.
jack up the truck take the tires out install the chain then reinstall tires !!
by the time you done road open
lmfao
Rush Cummins
Another silly video, why?
No trailer. Why are this people making this videos with no trailer.
Pretend there's a trailer or remind viewers it's going to be more difficult with the trailer on the way, specially in slush and snow.
Another one that doesn't emphasize the lack of a trailer and remind the viewer to duck as if it was hooked to tractor..
You sounds like a smoker.... Wheeze..
Wtf kind of cheap ass chains are they?!? Not even V-bars and they look like they're made out of coke cans. 8mm steel triggs triples on drives and a couple of singles for steer and/or trailer
This is RIDICULOUS. In real life we dont have perfect conditions, we aren't bobtail and it's not dry. Why dont you try videoing in real life situations. Like under a load, a long the side of a road, chain up area etc, in 2 ft of snow.
garbage video....dont drive over your boomers, you connect CENTERS first, then inside, then outside....and nobody uses rubber straps