JaveaSteve
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Basically a newbie, although 7 months experience of M/H in Australia, Two trips in Spain (1800klm) next week I will drive over to UK and confront the Beast from the East. I have NO experience of driving on Ice and Snow so have been researching and reading both Motorhome Manual and Fiat Manual where they state:
"Snow chains may only be mounted on the front drive wheels; it is strictly forbidden to mount snow chains on the rear wheels."
In my preparations for UK trip I now have 4 snow chains as I also read on the net, 4 x snow chains give you better control in braking and grip. I am aware they have to be fitted to drive wheels but wonder why they should be forbidden on the rear wheels as well. Can anyone explain/advise.
Also what do you guys do re washing the salt from under the motorhome, wait until home, allow rain water to wash/dilute it, forget it and have a beer?
Do you also clear all the snow from roof before setting off, as with a Spanish LHD plated vehicle I don't want to fall foul of the 'driving without due consideration' or 'using a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition' by a PC official...........
"Snow chains may only be mounted on the front drive wheels; it is strictly forbidden to mount snow chains on the rear wheels."
In my preparations for UK trip I now have 4 snow chains as I also read on the net, 4 x snow chains give you better control in braking and grip. I am aware they have to be fitted to drive wheels but wonder why they should be forbidden on the rear wheels as well. Can anyone explain/advise.
Also what do you guys do re washing the salt from under the motorhome, wait until home, allow rain water to wash/dilute it, forget it and have a beer?
Do you also clear all the snow from roof before setting off, as with a Spanish LHD plated vehicle I don't want to fall foul of the 'driving without due consideration' or 'using a motor vehicle in a dangerous condition' by a PC official...........