trailer safety chains

[phantoms]

Re: trailer safety chains

The one you posted doesn't look anywhere as heavy duty as the SS one I did, but two snap hooks rated at 1375 lbs. each is well within safety for my 16ft. Cobia in which trailer, boat and gear weigh in about 1600-1700lbs. I would trust them more than S-hooks for strenth and secure connections. Obviously, if your hauling a 30ft crusier, you have to take that into account.

 

[jtexas]

Re: trailer safety chains

right, I just looked for one that listed its breaking strength, couldn't really tell from the photos. <br /><br />Still, it's not just holding or pulling a steady load - there could be a shock, if they go from no-load to full-load, at speed...I really don't know anything about metals, stress, breaking strength.<br /><br />A runaway trailer is a frightening experience - like launching a missle - it's gone & all you can do is watch in horror, then change into clean underwear.

 

[Wimperdink]

Re: trailer safety chains

I never gave safety chain methods and such a second thought... slapped them on and away I went. I only ever made sure to put my hooks in from bottom up to make it less likely to fall out. Very informative I must say... will check my length and make sure to cross them for now on.

 

[gss036]

Re: trailer safety chains

With all this concern about safety chains, what about the brake actuation cable for the trailer brakes? (If your brakes even work?)