All tire chains require reduced driving speeds. If road conditions are bad enough to justify the use of tire chains then they are also bad enough to merit a slower driving speed. Individual chain makers and chain types may vary slightly but generally speaking a maximum speed rating for tire chains is typically 30-35 mph.
Reduced driving speed is required both for your safety and for the vehicle's too since some chains could contact the inside of the wheel wells or possibly the brake assemblies... view full answer...
According to Reese, once the hitch is removed from the packaging, it weighs right at 93 pounds.
If you'd care to reply with the year make and model of the vehicle you're planning on towing with, I'd be happy to recommend a bracket/rail kit and a wiring harness for you. view full answer...
According to the manufacturer, you should be able to make sweeping curves easily by hand so given the shape of your camper you shouldn't have any difficulty forming the # 362415-955 J-Channel into the desired shape.
I've linked to a product description video for you. As you can see in the video, the channel is pretty flexible. view full answer...
I checked with my contact at Glacier Chains, and the recommended speed when using a cable snow chain like # PW1038 would be between 25 and 30mph.
You may also use rubber adjusters # PW100 for a snug fit on your 2000 Mercury Marquis. view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13707 only requires modification to the passenger side exhaust bracket on 2003 and later models with dual exhaust. You will not have to modify the exhaust on your 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis.
If you had a 2003 or later model the passenger side exhaust hanger is removed before installing the receiver. Then it is reversed and attached with the additional 5/16" hardware included in the kit after the receiver has been installed.
I do recommend installing... view full answer...