How to Disconnect Breakaway Cable from Tow Vehicle
I have a new 7x14 enclosed trailer,how do i take loose the electric breakaway cord.Its connected to the truck hitch and the triler break away switch.How can i take it loose so i can disconnect from my trailer.. | It's going to depend on how...
Recommended Safety Chain Extension For 5/16 Inch Chains
Hi I am trying to extend the safety chains on my camper. The chains are 5/16 and rated at 3900 lbs each. I can find chain but any couplers are rated much lower than n my chains. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks | To extend your chains, I...
Is Brophy Safety Chain Mounting Bracket MB12 Compatible with Safety Chain 2118-605-04
I bought MB12 and the 2118-605-04 chains because there is an answer to a question on the website stating that these two items work together. The chain wont slide into the MB12 so that I can weld it onto the trailer. Is there a trick to getting...
Are 1/4 Inch Grade 70 Safety Chains Sufficient For a 10,000LB Trailer?
So.... Trailers have 2 safety chains correct? I have a 10,000lb trailer do I need 2 separate 5000lb capacity chains or 2 10000lb capacity chains? As the trailer sits from the manufacturer I have 2 chains 1/4inch Grd. 70 w chains is this adequate? Thanks...
How to Determine Correctly Rated Safety Chain Links
I have a small utility trailer with 3/16 safety chains. Would like to hook safety chains to trailer with quick link one-quarter inch 1200 lb working load. Would that be sufficient?? Trailer is 5 by 8 will be trailing all-terrain vehicle | For...
How to Attach a Safety Chain to the Safety Chain S-Hook # 6495-716-33
silly question but on this s hook do you put the non clasp side on the chain and squeeze it shut or do you just put the clasp side on the chain and lay the open side on the trailer?? | With the Safety Chain S-Hook, # 6495-716-33, the chain will...
What is the Opening Size of Clevis Hook on Safety Chain with Clevis Slip Hook
I have a 2013 Ford f 150 with tow package. I bought some towing cables but the clevis hook fastener is too small to close on the opening on the truck. How do I know if these hooks will fit on my truck? | I went out to the warehouse and pulled...
Are there Safety Cables that are Shorter than 42 Inches
Do you sell shorter versions of the 42inch coiled safety cables? | We have some 40 inch cables from Dutton-Lainson # DL20119. These are the shortest safety cables that we have. We do have shorter safety chains; the shortest is # 2118-605-04...
Rubber Piece to Prevent Safety Chains From Falling Off
Do you carry the rubber piece that goes on safety chain hooks that keep them from falling off? | It sounds like you're needing some safety chain keepers. We offer those as part # CE16691A. |
I have an 18 foot trail master trailer for a handmade wooden boat that weighs less than 200 pounds. My local trailer/RV shop insisted that the safety chains be welded directly to the trailer, i.e. the chain loop welded directly on the trailer....
Recommended Safety Chain Clevis Hooks for 6,500 Pound Trailer
I need two Clevis Hooks for my approx. 6500 pound trailer. Your products have weight recommendations... are they for the weight of the trailer or the tongue weight? I want 2 hooks with the latch and am not sure which ones I need. Thanks! | I...
USA Made Trailer Safety Chain Recommendation with 5k Capacity
I need some US-made trailer chains, and I see you have a couple from Laclede. Your part number 2118-348-04 has the description of what I need 48inch Long Safety Chain with 7/16inch Hooks, 5,000 lbs, but it doesnt match Lacledes part number,...
Safety Chain Weight Ratings and Dimensions
I have a 27ft trailer that loaded weighs 6300 lb cat scan. What size safety chains will I need. I have read the online explanation but I am still confused. The length needed is 36inch before connectors. I would like the convenience of s...
Clevis Hook Recommendation to Fit Safety Chain Loops of 2017 Ford F-250
I am looking for a clevis hook to replace my OEM clevis hooks on my camper and fit my 2017 Ford F250 Class V hitch. Do you have anything to fit the opening for this application? | The Clevis hook part # 6495-401-04 that you referenced is standard...
How to Reduce Receiver Play and Use Chain Loops on the Titan Hitch Box Extension # RP45292
Purchased Titan Hitch Box Extension RP45292. I did not receive install instructions. I hope you can answere a few questions. The Extension was cut back 10 inches and installed in a 2011 Chevrolet 3500 hd factory class 5 hitch and the extnsion...
Can I Cross Safety Chains Three Times
Is it ok to cross my chains 3 or 4 times if there a bit long? Two people told me its ok and 1 person told me no. | You do want to cross the safety chains to provide a cradle so if the trailer becomes disconnected from the ball, the chains will...
Replacement S-Hooks for Trailer Safety Chains
Hi Re: trailer safety chains I have a 2013 Tacoma with an 18foot RPod trailer. The little clasps on the S hooks are gone. Can I simply get Clevis hooks as replacement? But then Id need to cut the existing S hooks off- how? My bolt cutter wont...
Folding Tongue Coupler Parts To Create Complete Assembly
Your video of part FHPB3530301says do-it-yourself kit, which will include the fold-away coupler and the hitch-ball coupler and the actual extension with this kit. But I can only find the coupler on the website. Need entire kit please. | The...
Safety Chain Hook Availability for Class V Curt Hitch
I have a class V Curt 2.5 inch hitch. What safety chain hook fits? The place to hook them is fairly wide and my current hooks dont work. | Take a look at part # 6495-401-04. This hook has a working load limit up to 5,400 lbs and the pin that...
Safety Chain Clevis Hooks Available in Various Sizes to fit Touareg Safety Chain Eyelet
We have a 2014 Touareg and I am looking for a Shackle or Clevis Hook that will fit the Touareg OEM Hitch Eyelet. Our trailer is 5500 LBS GVWR and the Safety Chains on the trailer are 5/16 Grade, SWL 1900 LBS with an ultimate break rating of...
Are Safety Chains Required When Towing a Trailer or is the Hitch Ball and Trailer Coupler Enough
Is it safe to tow a 4 x 8 trailer with a simple ball hitch such as C40004? Would one need chains as well? | When towing a trailer, you will always need safety chains or cables as required by law. This is so if the trailer coupler pops off the...
Quick Link Recommendations for Safety Chain with Clevis Slip Hook
What size threaded quick link fits in the 1483-535-04 safety chain? Also, do you have dimensioned drawings or CAD models for the couplers or trailer jacks? | The chain links on safety chain # 1483-535-04 are 3/8 of an inch in diameter so to...
Hitch, Drawbar, Hitch Ball, and Safety Chains Needed to Tow a Trailer
i have a 2001 Kia Sportage. I need to tow a trailer with ~ 1500lb of stuff. I already have a 1-1/4" hitch and need the recommended wiring kit. So I've got that down, but what else do i need? a ball thingie, and a bar/clipwhat is that? Can...
How Does Chain Working Load Limit Relate to Break Strength Rating
Hello, I need to replace the Clevis slip hooks on the end of my trailer safety chains. The chains have a breaking strength of 11,700 pounds and my trailer gross weight rating is 10,000 pounds. I am confused by the working load limit ratings...
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