flyboyprowler Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Are snow socks suitable for larger A class motorhomes? Just wondering as the weather is getting worse, and I don't want to get stranded when we travel to Spain through France, in mid Feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartO Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I can't say I've tried them myself but I remember reading somewhere that snow socks are prone to shredding under strain and fall into the chocolate teapot category of contingency arrangements. A set of chains is a much more reliable contingency but I'm told getting them on when you're already stuck is a real struggle. Making sure your tyres are marked "m+s" (which means they have a more grippy tread pattern) has some value, using a set of proper winter tyres has quite a lot more. I carry a set of plastic "rope ladder" traction aids which work well to get you moving on slippy grass or mud providing you remember to get them under the wheels as you park up. Whether they would work on snow I'm not so sure. Call me a chicken but I don't go on the roads unnecessarily if snow is present or forecast, especially in the MH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 http://www.autosock.co.uk/autosock-for-trucks/ above link shows they can be used on trucks. I have used both socks and chains, at different times and conditions, and find the socks are good for short use as they are very easy to fit. Just don't drive on a tarmac or gravel with the socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboyprowler Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks for the very useful thoughts :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderbirds Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Autosocks are brilliant. I have M+S tyres on this and the last motorhome, for which I also had snow chains. Though I have winter tyres on my car we went out on Boxing Day in my daughters, summer shod, car. 4 inches of snow on 1 in 6 hills is impossible even in her super front wheel drive car. Fortunately, I had taken my snowsocks which fitted her car. - result got home safely and very easily. :-D I'm going to buy snow socks for our new Rapido motorhome as the snow chains are so heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Earlier forum discussions about “autosocks” here http://tinyurl.com/onto4ge In 2012 “Which” magazine reviewed a selection of snow-socks: http://www.which.co.uk/cars/driving/car-tyres/car-snow-socks-explained/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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