Ready Brute Elite in action
Here is a cool video of my Ready Brute Elite tow bar in action. I must say, the sound is pretty awesome too. That was kind of a bonus to this video. :) Clicky
Forum Discussion
93mastercraft wrote:Dutch_12078 wrote:93mastercraft wrote:
I've gotten several different suggestions on how the safety cable should be ran. Can some one post a picture or video ;) of how seafety cable should properly be connected specifically with the ready brute?
The ReadyBrute is connected no differently than connecting any other tow bar or trailer safety cables or chains.
From page 8 of the NHTSA's trailer towing guide:
"Make sure the hitch has provisions for the connection of safety chains, which are required by most states. When connected, safety chains should have some slack to permit sharp turns but should not drag on the road. In addition, they should cross under the trailer tongue to help prevent the tongue from dropping to the road in the event the trailer separates from the tow vehicle." (emphasis added)
Towing A Trailer - NHTSA
I would say that a tow bar is significantly different from a trailer tongue and ball and hitch scenario. A tow bar is comprised completely as a hitch receiver. Your towed vehicle essentially becomes the tongue where there is actually two attachment points as apposed to one. I will start crossing them under the bar. As long as these cables are, I really don't see the advantage. I cross chains all the time my boat and other trailers.
Answered my own question ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knpeRQ2zQ_k at 3:38
Jeez, the safety police are sticklers on this forum. :) Just amazes me over in the TT forum we see violators of the GVWR all day long. :)
