Extending Safety Chains
If I need to extend (or replace) the safety chains on my trailer, do I use the loaded weight of the trailer to determine what capacity of the safety chain/cable I need? Thanks!
Forum Discussion
Nvr2loud wrote:
I hope my chains break if my trailer comes loose, I don't want to have a trailer with tongue on the ground to still be attached to my truck.
My trailer does not have break-away brakes on it, the selling dealer told me they are not required in Ontario. I have meant to install a controller and cable, but have yet to find the time. I can just picture my trailer travelling down the road beside me with my dog looking out the window as she passes by.....
But ....
The chains are supposed to be of a length that keeps the tongue off the ground, and attached so you can bring your rig to a stop, (in theory), and not have the trailer careen across the highway and kill someone.
I wouldn't want to lose a trailer like that and have investigation reveal I was hauling with too light chains. Liability insurance wouldn't be worth much for ya.
And what about if you go outside Ontario?
