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Arn
Explorer
Sep 02, 2021

Safety Chains Binding Between Hitch Head & Trunnion Bars

Anybody ever have this issue or ever hear of this issue with Reese Dual Cam sway control? I've posted a couple of times about my dual cam bracket & cam bending. I discovered today it's because the way the safety chains hang when I am straightening out from a turn sometimes the chains will get bound between the hitch head and the trunnion bar. This won't allow the trunnion bear to come back into its proper location so it in turn puts outward pressure on the hanging brackets for the Dual cam which bends both the bracket and the cam. If you have a fix I'd be mighty obliged to hear it, if you have suggestions I'd be mighty obliged to hear them as well. Here's hoping I can get this one sorted out.

24 Replies

  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    NamMedevac 70 wrote:
    I have used a Equalizer WDH for many years with no chains to contend with. Chains are Too much hassle for me as I am low energy like

    Safety chains, not WDH chains. You’d better still have those.
  • I have used a Equalizer WDH for many years with no chains to contend with. Chains are Too much hassle for me as I am low energy like
  • Been using a Reese Dual cam system since 2004 on three different trailers and almost 70k miles with no issues. It sounds like your safety chains are way too short. As suggested, pics would help a lot.
  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer III
    My safety chains hang down from the hitch receiver, and go below the hitch and bars. I don't see how they could interfere. A picture may help.