First time I learned to chain was in Laredo TX in 100 degree heat . It’s been awhile . Thanks for the refresher .
@louisbecker59413 жыл бұрын
The chain is twisted... notice how the cam lock at the 9 o'clock position is facing the wrong way when the cams are all still in the open position? The reason is that the end of the chain is pulled through itself between the cross links at the 10 o'clock position. Not only will this put stress on the chains, but centrifugal force could throw that cam back to the open position when the truck gets rolling, causing the chain to get loose & fail. Single chains have a bad habit of twisting in on themselves, whether inside storage bags bouncing around in your side box, or swinging on your chain hangers. When inspecting your chains on the ground, pull those side rails taught, and any twists will become obvious. The side chains will 'mirror' each other, directly across at the same opening. 'Read' the twists & pull the end back through that opening in the chain before installing. Happy Winter Driving, people!😊
@someguyfromtheinternet51024 жыл бұрын
CRST does not show us how to put on chains. If we have to chain... we might aswell shut it down. But thank you schneider for showing me how to chain up when i was driving in washington at a chainup area on i-84.
@michaelferguson96423 жыл бұрын
Some advice from a driver from Colorado. Carry a 2x4 with a little ramp cut into one end. Drive over it with inside wheel and it elevates the outside. 10x faster and you may not have to crawl on the ground
@filipeorr78218 ай бұрын
If I were to park whenever we need chains, I'd be parked 9 months/year. I work in the oilfield in Northern Alberta. We chain-up year round due to ice and mud.
@jollygrapefruit7862 жыл бұрын
Straightforward and to the point, thanks!
@williamkohlerjr2 жыл бұрын
After 30 years chaining on the west coast i am here to tell you there is a better way.
@cbailly8922 жыл бұрын
......... And that would be? .... I have been driving OTR for 3 years now and still have yet to need to apply any chains. I couldn't begin to instruct on how to do them.
@Xz0yal8 ай бұрын
A WAY BETTER Way! Why lay down to connect the back!?! Setting these new drivers up for failure and to make them work harder. Ha!!
@filipeorr78218 ай бұрын
There are many better ways.
@ChainerGuy2786 ай бұрын
Laying down? Hilarious! BTW, you had at least one twist in that chain. Fail.
@CrashCrash-mq7mb Жыл бұрын
Thank you. plain and simple.
@pSinghDhillon88 Жыл бұрын
Great video very helpful thanks 👍
@David-ge7jt Жыл бұрын
Well this video explains why we see chains on the road and not on tires. This is not a good video for training
@anthonydurling40939 ай бұрын
I could not agree more. He was fudging up so bad I quit watching.
@emiliobarajas25112 ай бұрын
😂 what can you spect from Schneider dumb trucking company 😅
@michaelmorse22162 жыл бұрын
You better carry bungies. If you don't cross link with bungies your more likely to leve your chain on the highway while your driving.
@filipeorr78218 ай бұрын
Only if you have them lose. Get them as tight as possible. If you chain up correctly you don't need bungees. I only use bungees to secure the tails assuming the tails are too long and I don't have my grinder with me. Driving 19 years, 11 in the oilfield - and I haven't lost a chain yet.
@adventuresofperseus9459 ай бұрын
On icy conditions what tires should we put them on? I only have a pair and I rarely chain unless it's super icy. Would it be better on the front drive tires or the back drive tires?
@filipeorr78218 ай бұрын
Depends... Thevrear diff is the cheapest, and tire chains increase the shock. I would rather break the cheapest diff if it happens. The frontvdiff gives you more traction. If road conditions are very bad I would do the front. Remember, if you chain the front drive, it becomes harder to turn, so I would also chain one steer if I havecto chain the forward drive.
@jdm10394 жыл бұрын
If the road conditions are such that tire chains are required then they are too poor and unsafe to be driving on.
@spike12345613 жыл бұрын
Well CHP made us chain up at 40 degrees because there was some light snow and the sun was out
@JOA-S3 жыл бұрын
welcome to the mountain roads in Scandinavia, icy and steep roads...
@keepitlo003 жыл бұрын
I used to think the same way you do but in California they practice chain control. Chain control is when they force you to pull over and chain up so it’s not always a choice.
@louisbecker59413 жыл бұрын
I was OTR for 17 years, so I'm more than familiar with that philosophy. But... after 10 years in the oilfield- If u don't chain up, you don't make $$$, & you don't go home.
@emanuelserrano16142 жыл бұрын
@@spike1234561 Chp is a bunch of idiots
@filipeorr78218 ай бұрын
Wrong - you want the chains as tight as possible.
@michelberthelette48412 жыл бұрын
thanks for the information
@irvingdelamora96402 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@1stRoadhammer2 жыл бұрын
FYI - ***PA NOW REQUIRES CHAINS ONBOARD THE TRUCK***
@TheRoadhammer3799 ай бұрын
You are NOT the first roadhammer, 26 yrs with the name.
@filipeorr78218 ай бұрын
Singles are useless. Get the triples and get them as tight as possible. Never mind the cams inicially. Once installed, move as far as possible, minimum one truck length, but better 2-300 meters. Retighten as many links as possible, then tighten the cams, starting by the ones closer to the ground. The tighter the better. F,
@JackMonaghanWAMO2 жыл бұрын
Chaining the truck without moving it can really come in handy.
@TheBCSledder2 ай бұрын
No need to hook them before rolling ahead unless youre in an extremely low traction scenario where you're going to spin. Also get those fuckers as tight as possible. No matter how tight you think they are theyll loosen in the first few revolutions. Theres no such thing as "chains too tight". Also if you're going to throw chains on duals may as well put on triples while you're there anyway.
@zaidchalabi15993 жыл бұрын
do you also put on trailer or just drives?
@omarh46943 жыл бұрын
Laws are different according to each state
@1stRoadhammer2 жыл бұрын
Laws are different in each state but you should have enough snow chains or cables for tractor and trailer onboard
@anthonydurling40939 ай бұрын
I call B.S. You want your chains as tight as possible.