Fifth wheel safety chains?
I purchased an Anderson fifth wheel hitch system that has a large ball that connects to an adaptor on the trailer king pin. There are several systems coming out that are similar in design. A friend j...
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I don't see where the debate as to whether or not safety chains are "needed" or not is relevant. As I mentioned earlier, I seriously doubt the Andersen chains would hold anything anyway. The chains aren't bad, but the rings welded on to the ends of the adapter mount bolts are pretty soft metal and bend easily. I doubt the would actually hold. Either way, if you get a ticket, your option is to fight it in court, where you may or may not win. Much easier, simply use chains if you're traveling through multiple states, then there isn't any question and that the "Chain" issue is no longer an issue.
I seriously doubt the ball on the Andersen hitch is any more likely to fail that a kinpin setup. Actually, the Andersen adapter has one of those too. Since the safety chains are mounted to the adapter, if the kingpin portion of the connector fails, you'll loose the trailer there as well. Neither one however is likely in my opinion, it's just a matter of keeping out of potential trouble ticket/fine wise.
I seriously doubt the ball on the Andersen hitch is any more likely to fail that a kinpin setup. Actually, the Andersen adapter has one of those too. Since the safety chains are mounted to the adapter, if the kingpin portion of the connector fails, you'll loose the trailer there as well. Neither one however is likely in my opinion, it's just a matter of keeping out of potential trouble ticket/fine wise.
