Are Safety Cables Lighter Weight Than Safety Chains

Updated 10/20/2022 | Published 10/19/2022

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40" Vinyl Coated Safety Cables with Clevis Hook (Qty. 2) by Dutton-Lainson, 6,500 lbs.

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$74.43

Buyers Products 3/8" x 35" Class 4 Trailer Safety Chain w/ Clevis Hook - 30 Proof

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$21.74

Question:

can you tell the weight of this cable set? How does it compare to the weight of comparable chains? We are a tiny travel trailer OEM and every pound counts for us. Thank you!

asked by: Joseph V

Expert Reply:

The Dutton-Lainson 40" Vinyl Coated Safety Cables with Clevis Hook # DL20119 have a shipping weight of 3lbs whereas the closest comparable chain option # 337B03835SC is going to weigh approximately 5lbs per chain.

If you're looking to cut weight then I recommend the coiled safety cables. They'll honestly be much easy to store and use than the chains and have a protective coating to help prevent any rust or corrosion .

That being said these only have a combined capacity of 6,500lbs so you'll want to double check your trailer's GVWR to ensure you're purchasing the correct capacity cables. There should be a sticker on the outside of your trailer saying the GVWR so you can check. If you find it's higher then let me know and I can find the correct capacity cables for you.

expert reply by: Kevin C