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bjartin



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Snow chains.

Snow chains.
It would not be necessary with snow chains when we have Freelander2. It would eventually be on the road with pure ice.
But there are some places that demand that we have chains in the car.




Here is an option that seems to be OK:


Watch this video:
&eurl=http://www.fl2italia.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=147&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=30




I have chosen the model with 6 straps (picture below)
The video shows a different model, the principle is the same.
This has 6 straps (instead of the 4 on the video), and the interface is larger.



Info / details about JEKO:

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=ht...&tl=en




It can be purchased on "eBay - italy " http://shop.ebay.it/?_from=R40&_trksid...Categories LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

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snappa



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That thing must knacker the tyre

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AndyC



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Studs in a Sec Laughing
That looks like the best invention for those of us that very occasionally experience those awful slippery thick ice conditions Very Happy .
I like the fast fitting, no damage to alloys and even a woman driver can fit them Thumbs Up . They are not meant for longer trips or fast driving so they will NOT damage the tyres Rolling Eyes .

I guess if one strap does get damaged it’s just to replace one and not the set - smart Thumbs Up 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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jimmy



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Is there enough room between the back of the tyre and the brake pipes ?

That is normally an issue if you have bigger than standard rims (eg 18").

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AndyC



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I have 16" winter rims, so should be fine Thumbs Up 2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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Nazca Sand Eddie



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From watching the video, these seem to be what I need.

I have not been able to find a UK source, has anyone found one?

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npinks



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Whistle

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Nazca Sand Eddie



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Hi Npinks, I now know why you are the Site Moderator and not me!

I spent ages yesterday searching for a UK site, and only found sites from abroad.

How did you find the motorhome site?


And many thanks for the feed-back. NSE.

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chicken george



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search for 'jeko snow' on google 'uk only' first result is the motorhome site


do you get a lot of snow in Devon or are you planning a ski trip? At work
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Nazca Sand Eddie



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Chicken George - I must have tried every combination of Jeko/put&go etc, but not the one you suggested. Just tried it - it works.

No snow in Devon, but I spend the first few months of the year in Southern Spain. I know, no snow there either, but driving in January through the centre of Spain is very high and we have encountered snow before, although it has not yet held us up.

Reading the Google translation they can be used on wet grass , which I am sure you know can be like ice.
I frequently use farmer's fields when I go camping in the UK, and to date the FL1 and 2 have never let us down or churned up the grass. But....

A set of these Snow Belts would be like an insurance policy, (might pay out when needed).

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npinks



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as CG said just searched the name in google Very Happy

did you notice the notice about having 1cm between the calipers and disc?

These seem to be a great idea, and a really great price

If the clearence is ok I might be interested in a set myself Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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Nazca Sand Eddie



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I have the 5 spoke 17 wheels, fitted with 235 x 65 conti tyres.

I have just measured a minimum gap between caliper and inside of wheel as being 16mm - so that seems okay.

I did try a search on 'Jeko' but recieved umpteen results, none of which seemed to relate to these snow belts. Adding CG's 'snow' - bingo!

{That outdoorbits.com site looks good for campers, I am considering ordering an Aquafresh Travel Shower (£16) to wash the dog down on sites. Often it is frowned upon to use a hose from the site water supply.}

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Nazca Sand Eddie



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First of all, thank you to BJARTIN who gave us the information about these Snow Belts.

Thank you also to the others that helped with locating a UK source.

In the end I ordered them from www.the12voltshop.co.uk

They were helpfull when I rang to enquire re availability and rang me back. The other firm have still not replied to their 'ask a question' option on their website. Also the delivery charge was less from the12voltshop.


(They cost £58.43 plus about £5 for p&p, I estimate the p&p as I also ordered the Travel Shower for the dog!).

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npinks



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Nice one Thumbs Up

Give us a review when you received them and fitted them Thumbs Up Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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bjartin



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I ordered at eBay.it to 80 € and 20 € for delivery. Received an e-mail today that the delivery would cost 35 €. That's why I raised the purchase and received a mail from PayPal 5 minutes later, "Full refunds of amounts paid”. Shows how safe it is to use PayPal.
I have now ordered on the link npinks has come with http://www.outdoorbits.com/jeko-universal-...p-775.html Delivery costs 11.74 GBP to Denmark.
(Will I get a mail that the cost of delivery is higher?? )
It is good there are more opportunities: www.the12voltshop.co.uk from Nazca Sand Eddie. LR Freelander2 2,2 Td4 HSE manuel Stornaway Grey (Metallic) & Ebony Black Leather & Sun/Moon-roof & Bi-Xenon & Roof Rails & Tow bar & Body side rubbing strips & Cold climate pack & Privacy glass & NavTeq . Production Date: 11/5-2007 in Halewood.

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