How To Measure For Safety Chains On a Small Boat Trailer

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How long should the Safety chain be for a Honda CR V with a Dilly Small Boat trailer?

asked by: Damon

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To determine the correct safety chains for your Honda CR-V towing your Dilly boat trailer you will need to consider a few things. First if you are using a Breakaway Switch # HM20060 or have a Surge Actuator # DM62VR you will need to measure the length for this to ensure it will operate with the chains attached.

With the trailer connected you will need to measure the minimum length needed as well to ensure you do not get chains that are to short or interfere with turning. If you do not have any braking system on the trailer this is the only step needed.

Here are a few different lengths available that you can consider with each chain having a weight rating of 5,000lbs

24" Long Safety Chain # TCTSCG30-724-03x1
30" Long Safety Chain # TCTSCG30-730-03x1
36" Long Safety Chain # TCTSCG30-736-04x1

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I am not aware of a bolt-on version of the Buyers Products Weld-On Safety Chain Retainer part #3375471000. However, if all you were wanting to do is mount your safety chains to the tongue of your trailer then you will just simply do so by running a…

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Answer 2

Happy new year to you as well! The best way to replace (or add new) safety chain loops to your trailer frame is to simply have new ones like the Brophy #MB38 welded on. There's really not another good method for doing this that will ensure safe…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

While tinned wiring is the norm when it comes to interior wiring on boats, boat trailers see a minimal amount of water compared to the actual boats. They do use a tin coating on the pins that are the parts of a wiring harness like the Wesbar 5-Pole…

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Answer 5

It really depends on your setup, if the safety chain loops on your tow vehicle are spaced far apart then you will need more slack to make a tight turn then if they were closer together. What I would recommend you do is connect your trailer to your…

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Answer 6

For the absolutely best performance and reliability you can't beat the HydraStar electric over hydraulic actuators. We have found that they are the most reliable, react the fastest and just in general work the best. For just the actuator you…

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Answer 7

I have a solution for you but I'm not aware of a bolt on safety chain bracket or clevis. However you can simply take a safety chain set like the 42" Long Safety Chain with 3/8" Clevis Hook (15,000 lbs) #337BSC3842 and use a grade 8 bolt…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Demco Hydraulic Brake Actuator #DM8759411 that you referenced will work on a tandem axle trailer with drum brakes like what you have. The latch system of this would also work well too since it automatically latches to the ball.

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Answer 9

You can easily see whether you have drum or disc brakes on your triple-axle boat trailer by simply removing one wheel. You will then see either a hub/drum assembly like #AKHD-545-35-EZ-K if you have drum brakes or a hub/rotor assembly and a brake…

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Answer 10

I am not sure what surge coupler you have on your ditch witch trailer, but I think I can help with the function. Surge brakes use the momentum of the vehicle and the hitch ball to activate stopping by pushing against the plunger of the master…

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Answer 11

The Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler - 2" Ball - 3" Channel - 6,000 lbs #F346000301 will not be under the ball all the way to the hitch ball shank but it will be on the under side of center. It is possible for a latch to be installed incorrectly and…

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Answer 12

That is a tough question to answer as both are excellent manufacturers with their respective pros/cons. In regards to brake actuators, they both make and manufacture them here in the U.S.A. and they both come with a one year warranty. In regards to…

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