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29.04.2021 4:56:56
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I see the cross chain tip all the time. Of the four trailers i have owned, they all had the chains attached to a single point on the tongue. That makes crossing irrelevant. What say you to this? more
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The key to properly attached trailer hitch safety chains is crisscrossing one underneath the other. This is required by law in some states, but it’s also essential for safety. Follow along with Dave’s advice for correctly hooked safety chains, and you’ll be all set for your next towing adventure!
Good comment on the crisscrossing of chains but never twist chains since this can weaken them when put under pressure. If too long, cut a link out of the chain. [links]
Second, there are several inventions that people have come up with to eliminate the chains, and in many cases, make towing even safer. Some of the inventions are cool, but they must overcome the legal and governmental inertia to use them. Right now the law says “Chains”. Cables are a reasonable stretch for some small minds, but for other devices . . . . well, they can’t think that far. Too bad, because in the spirit of safety, innovation to conquer the shortcomings of trailer safety chains seems like a good idea. [links]
One other dreadful thought to support the Why Use Trailer Safety Chains — read this article about dangling from a bridge by a single chain. It still gives me the shivers.
Well, let’s not bog down. The truth is, if you responsibly act so your loads are secure, then you probably won’t have trouble.
After some research, it appears the laws governing the details of trailers, including trailer safety chains, are regional (by State or Province), yet all (that I could find) require safety chains. Most of the laws are consistent across the board, but some have slightly different details. For instance, some states actually require “chain”, yet cable appears to be a legal substitute in others. Some mandate a particular type of hook (or more to the point, retainers on hooks), others do not. Some dictate how chains must cross; others do not.
The next post is about what really happens when twisting safety chains. That’s an all too common practice that introduces some dangerous side effects.
My Westerner frame is undergoing some welding. The original safety chain was a single medium thickness chain that was welded underneath the center of the coupler. I cut most of it off except for two links. I don't think it's strong enough.
Here is what I did to install my chains.
I bought the purpose built safety chains from Princess Auto (like Harbor Freight) and cut them to length. here
Other opinions may differ, LOL. more