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laknox
Apr 16, 2015Nomad
Leichardti wrote:
Order my parents a pair of safety chains and mounts for there new fifth wheel.
Chains rated 20,000 lbs +, mounts 18,000 lbs
What would be the best way to mount the chains to the trailer hitch?
I haven't found quick links rated over 3,000-4,000 lbs.
I was thinking about using high grade bolts and washers.
Any ideas?
Thank you for your time
If you're using a standard fifth wheel hitch, safety chains aren't needed. Only if you're using a gooseneck adapter are they needed. I've seen people replace the pin box bolts with longer ones, then put a steel strap under the bolt and attach the chain to that. I believe that the Anderson hitches come with chains and, if so, =should= have instructions or a kit, to attach them to the pin box.
Lyle
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