Chain hanger-gadget
Has anyone ever seen one of these gadgets before and if so, where? https://photos.app.goo.gl/XhXFsTN4QiM9cSUg2
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Hi Larry,
Yep, as is the case many times, talking to different "experts" can result in different answers. Years ago I had a question about something or another, and called two different Missouri highway patrol offices, and got two different answers to the same question.
Of course this whole discussion about safety chains really begs the basic issue of it: Hitch it correctly in first place ! I've been towing since 1968 and never, not once has a safety chain come into play. But then, neither have safety belts or shoulder belts saved me either, but I still use them :)
When I strap loads onto my flatdeck trailer, I use double the number of ratchet straps vs the DOT requirement. Some would say I am wasting time to do so, but hey, being an old retired fart, I got more time than money.
EDIT: regarding the idea of having to twist the chains to "shorten" them, a good solution is the way my Titan horse trailer attaches the chains at the trailer. I'll have to post a picture of it, but it's easily adjusted as to which link in the chain attaches to the trailer Good design.
Yep, as is the case many times, talking to different "experts" can result in different answers. Years ago I had a question about something or another, and called two different Missouri highway patrol offices, and got two different answers to the same question.
Of course this whole discussion about safety chains really begs the basic issue of it: Hitch it correctly in first place ! I've been towing since 1968 and never, not once has a safety chain come into play. But then, neither have safety belts or shoulder belts saved me either, but I still use them :)
When I strap loads onto my flatdeck trailer, I use double the number of ratchet straps vs the DOT requirement. Some would say I am wasting time to do so, but hey, being an old retired fart, I got more time than money.
EDIT: regarding the idea of having to twist the chains to "shorten" them, a good solution is the way my Titan horse trailer attaches the chains at the trailer. I'll have to post a picture of it, but it's easily adjusted as to which link in the chain attaches to the trailer Good design.
