How to Determine Safety Chain Weight Capacity

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I have a boat trailer i dont know the boat wight or the trailer i know it has a 3500lb alxe , is 3500lb safty chain ok for the trailer

asked by: Jordan

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The safety chains need to exceed the loaded weight of the trailer not the axle capacity. If the loaded weight of your trailer is significantly under 3500 lbs then a 3500 lb safety chain is fine. I have attached a link to all of the safety chains that we carry for your reference.

expert reply by: Heather A

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Answer 1

For the Buyers Products 3/8" x 35" Class 4 Trailer Safety Chain w/ Clevis Hook #337B03835SC I recommend using either the Buyers Products Safety Chain Clip #337SC38B or Buyers Products Weld-On Safety Chain Retainer For 3/8" Chain…

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Your safety chains should have a maximum gross trailer weight rating, which is what you would need to go by to ensure they are properly rated for your 10,000 lb GVWR trailer. If they are then you can attach them to your Ford hitch; wrapping them…

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Hi Paul, you’re definitely on the right track here, and I can help you narrow this down with confidence. With your tandem 3,500 lb Dexter axles and 33 inch spacing, both the Dexter EZ Flex part #K71-652-00 and the Lippert Road Armor part #LC53CK are…

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Answer 9

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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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