What about this chain hookup
#1
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What about this chain hookup
Chains looked to be a little short at first and thought that they might bind up on the jack during a sharp turn, but they didn't. I added those 2200lb links to make it easier to get to those darn recessed Ford chain connection points. Are the S hooks ok or should I connect the Quick Link to a closed chain link? Maybe I need a new chain setup?
#2
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Looks good to me. I wouldn't worry about the S hooks, they're designed for the weight of the trailer.
#3
My one and only critique would be to get another carabiner, doesn't need to be anything special, those cheap aluminum key rings will work, and connect the break away cable to that. If in the event that loop breaks during a separation, the break away cable goes with the chain and you lose the braking. You should never attach that cable to any point that another attachment is on with the exception of the RX chain loops. Don't loop it around the ball, seen people do that, ball breaks, no break away.
#4
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How many bumps will it take for one of those S-hooks to unhitch and then leave you dragging a chain and hook attached to your trailer?
Just double up on the "carabiner" links.
Just double up on the "carabiner" links.
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#6
Mark
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I would find some J hooks with clips..
#9
Crossed Chains
Check the state(s) law where you plan to pull your trailer as some states crossing the chains is law. The intent is in the event of it coming off the ball the crossed chains provide a cradle for the the trailer tongue so it doesn't go down on the pavement and catch. Also, if your pulling a trailer with a swing tongue (mostly boats), the chain attachments should be back behind the swing joint so if the swing joint would fail (pin break, etc...) the trailer is still attached by the chains.
Example of a state rule requiring chains being crossed. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=204-70-070
Example of a state rule requiring chains being crossed. https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=204-70-070
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