Chains
Did I miss the memo or something about safety chains? For 30 years, I have always crossed my safety chains to provide a basket for the tongue in the horrific event the coupler comes loose of the ball....
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wrgrs50s wrote:
Texas Law:
https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=37&pt=1&ch=21&rl=5
Does not say they have to be crossed, just attached in a manner where the tounge will not hit the ground. Seems it would be hard to prove either way in court.
Yup. LEO's here are still expecting to see them crossed and will issue you a citation when they're uncrossed. I'd rather not waste my time trying to convince a judge that the tongue does not touch the ground in a separation. Even if crossing is ineffective, it doesn't hurt or take any additional time to cross them. I've always crossed mine. If you're traveling across multiple states then it would be a good idea to cross them since the state, where you currently are, may have crossing requirements.
