Attaching Safety Chains to a 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty with New Safety Chain Design

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we now have a 2018 Ford F250 super duty truck. Trailer Hitch does not allow for safety chains to be properly used due to new hitch design. what do you have for proper use of safety chains on this new style hitch from Ford

asked by: Ron B

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From the picture that you sent me it looks like you could possibly use a quick link like part # C82932 and leave it connected for easy access to hook up your safety chains when towing.

The Curt Safety Chains Quick Link # C82932 is a 1/2" link that is rated for up to 16,500 lbs Break Strength and 3,300 lbs Safe Working Lead Limit. This would be a great option for your situation and would make connecting and disconnecting your safety chains much easier.

You can verify if this will fit your safety chain loops by comparing the following dimensions with what you have.

The gap when the safety chain is in the "opened" position is 5/8" which you will want to compare to your loops. The overall inside length is 3-5/16" and the width is about 7/8" wide. I have attached a video for you to reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

Installing the E-Track system to your enclosed trailers upright frame is a good idea for the strongest mounting location and cutting the plywood out to fit around the E-Track would not be an issue that I can see as long as the plywood sides have…

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Answer 2

When using safety chains, each component, including the quick links, must meet or exceed the GVWR of your trailer. So if you used a pair of safety chains that were rated for 12,000 lbs - to meet the 24,000 lb GVWR of your trailer - you would need to…

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In this situation, most folks either replace the safety chains, using a hook that will fit. Another option would be to use a quick link, like #C82932. Attach the quick link to the safety chain hole in the hitch, then attach the safety chain hook to…

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Answer 4

Hey David, thanks for reaching out. That is a slick camper. Your 2017 Airstream flying cloud uses a #11 Dexter axle. It uses a #25580 (1.75" inner diameter) inner bearing and #M67048 (1.25" inner diameter) outer bearing. We can provide…

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Answer 5

The part #RM-910022 is rated for 6,000 lbs so would not be a good choice for your setup that tows a 7,500 lb trailer but the part #C82932 has a 3,300lb safe working load capacity and 16,500lb break strength capacity, which would be way to go.

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Answer 6

You can use quick connect links, but the Tow Ready #348749M aren't the best choice since they have a 5000-lbs break strength. Since you're likely using 10k chains, I recommend using the Blue Ox 1/2" Quick Link for Safety Chains…

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Answer 7

Typically the black wire on a trailer 7-Way like the Hopkins #HM20048 is for 12V power. It will run from the positive battery terminal on your tow vehicle back to your trailer battery or whatever you're needing to power (like interior lights).…

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Answer 8

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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