What Snow Chains or Cables should I get for my Travato?

Alex Ponce De Leon has this to say: . . . .
NOW CHAINS! FAQ and recommendations!

In today’s episode of buy this and not that…winter traction fun! Many of us love cruising on snow and ice. But chains are a must have accessory to really power through. Front-wheel drive is a great plus! It’s heavy up front and the inherent traction is rather good. Throw in KO2s and you have a good starting point. But chains are a reality many of us need to deal with. I actually do not mind throwing on chains and with the right chains, it’s rather fast! Over the last 8 years I have tested 3 products.
Z CABLES. First, is the Z cables many of us started with. They are usually cheap at around $75 and pretty easy to throw on. But not the easiest. I can no longer recommend them. I have owned 4 sets and 3 broke. One in a easy spot with no damage to the vehicle and 2 others did cause damage, although cosmetic and it’s been repaired. They are just not durable. I also noticed that the tensioning mechanism (black rubber strapping) hits the tire rims.
THULE SELF TENSIONING. Second, as the Thule/Konig Self Tensioning chains. These are spendy and cost $240-350 a pair. Easiest to get on. BUT they have a design flag that resulted in them breaking. I have owned two sets and have not been impressed on the durability. The chains come together using pieces that tend to break on the Travato. Oh and the warranty looked good on paper and it was NOT honored by the company. So hard no.
WINNER — PEERLESS CHAINS. Third, is the Peerless self tensioning chains. These are the winner! They are nearly as cheap at the Z cables but nearly as EASY as the Konigs to get on. Good durable design and so far holding up well! Good value at around $100.  . ..

SCC Peerless 0231805 Auto-Trac Light Truck/SUV Tire Traction Chain – Set of 2


SOCKS? Not reviewed and NOT recommended in almost all use cases…socks. They are not reliable and they are too time consuming. In California they are useless and will NOT work. Socks were the rage for a hot second. But have TWO very SERIOUS shortcomings.

First, they must be removed at night and reinstalled in the morning. No thanks! (Source: AutoSocks corporate FAQ site). The last thing I want to do at 6 AM is dig out the wheels and put socks on the wheels.
Second, they must never be driven on surfaces WITHOUT snow. Whoops! SO completely useless in California (and other states). Our chain/snow checkpoints START sometimes MILES before the snowfall WE MUST have traction ON BEFORE we get past the checkpoint. I have had to drive on non-snow pavement for miles. Oh and I’ve seen a few socks along the road. So hard no. (Source: AutoSocks corporate FAQ site) 
Closing with my favorite accessories related to snow chains…
First, get a good pair of LONG gloves to put on the chains. You will want these for any kind of chain. You’ll reach behind your tires and get dirty.

WESTERN SAFETY PVC Long-Cuff Oil-Resistant Gloves

Second, get an old yoga mat and cut it to protect your knees.

Third, a visibility vest off of Amazon.
Fourth, get a good headlamp for doing this in the dark.
Fifth, get yourself a snow shovel to clear the area around the tire.
Now you are a pro! Have fun in the SNOW

My odometer is flashing. What do I do now?

You usually can fix this by removing the negative wire from the chassis battery.
The battery is located under the floor under the steering wheel and the negative wire is held on with a clamp so you can release it by hand, don’t need a tool to do that. Leave it off for a minute or two.

If that doesn’t do the trick then you’ll need your RAM Businesslink to take a look.

What can I do if I have front end vibration at varying speeds in my 2020.5 or newer Travato with a roof rack?

If you have a 2020.5 – 2021 Travato you may be able to stop the vibration by moving the front roof rack bar further back.  Or, you can install an air dam in front of it.

If you have a 2022 or newer Travato you would be better off just removing the front bar or putting an air dam in front of it because the rack mounting will be in the way of trying to just relocate it.

How do I reset the Promaster engine oil change reminder?

Turn key to on ( but don’t start the vehicle )
Press the gas pedal to the floor 3 times within 5-7 seconds
That will reset your oil change indicator.
Turn the key off and remove it.

Where are the jack points located under the Travato

The jack points are located as shown in the RAM Promaster manual:

Should I use premium or regular gas in my Travato?

According to the RAM Promaster Owner’s Manual you should only use Regular gasoline.

What RAM Promaster chassis is a Travato built on?

It’s a “RAM 3500 PROMASTER CARGO 159 EXT” (that basically means the High-Top / Extended Wheelbase / Chassis).

Where can I get all of the details about my RAM Promaster chassis including the in-service date and mileage?

When you go to your RAM “Business Link” Dealer for an oil change and a tire rotation, ask them to run you a “VIP Summary Report.” It will detail all of the specific info for your particular VIN, including FCA Warranty Coverage. Your vehicle will be described as, “RAM 3500 PROMASTER CARGO 159 EXT” (that basically means the High-Top / Extended Wheelbase / Chassis). The VIP Report will help you verify the “In-Service Date” and the “In-Service Mileage” that FCA is showing in their system. You need to make sure those dates match the actual Purchase Date and Purchase Mileage of when you bought your Travato.

The report will look like this example:

What can I do to seal the gaps at the back doors?

Some people have added automotive weatherstripping on the door frame and the doors themselves with good results.

Why is there a flashing light on the dash located below the temperature controls?

It flashes when you lock with the remote and not when you lock by pressing that button.