Hensley / Propride safety chain option
I was of course using chains from trailer to hitch but grew tired of trying to get the chains to the perfect length. Owners know the hitch head moves side to side taking the chains with it and the...
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I agree with the posters above. Those cables don't look nearly strong enough to support the trailer weight if it came undone. The coiled cables defeat the purpose of the chains as well. Chains are not only meant to keep the tt behind the tv should it break loose but they should also catch and cradle the tongue ( if they are attached crossed over) so it doesn't hit the ground. Coiled up cables would stretch out and the tongue would drop to the ground.
With a Hensley you don't need much slack. With the tt hooked up in line with the truck the tongue is at its farthest point from the tv. A couple of inches of chain slack is more than enough. When the Hensley rotates in a turn the tt gets closer to the truck giving more chain slack.
Your first pic has the right amount of slack. Why not use chains of the same length. Eliminate all the extra fail points.
With a Hensley you don't need much slack. With the tt hooked up in line with the truck the tongue is at its farthest point from the tv. A couple of inches of chain slack is more than enough. When the Hensley rotates in a turn the tt gets closer to the truck giving more chain slack.
Your first pic has the right amount of slack. Why not use chains of the same length. Eliminate all the extra fail points.
