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Cross the safety chains or not?
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Frank P. Martin
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Cross the safety chains or not?
I have read and always assumed that you are supposed to cross you safety chains. I was shooting the breeze with the service manager of my dealer today he told me it actually is worse to cross your safety chains. This is the first reputable person ever tell me this. Anyone else ever hear this? What do you do?
To add. The reason not to cross them is because they have less chance of breaking he said.
Ironically, anytime I have ever seen anyone not cross their chains I would say, “must be a newbie”. LOL.
To add. The reason not to cross them is because they have less chance of breaking he said.
Ironically, anytime I have ever seen anyone not cross their chains I would say, “must be a newbie”. LOL.
winbadgers- Number of posts : 60
Location : West Bend, Wisconsin
Current Rig : 2006 Jayco 27 BH
Registration date : 2009-03-11
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
Not a new topic on RV forums, but still remains a good question.
In many States it's a law that the chains must be crossed. I cross mine out of habit thinking that if my hitch "breaks" the cradle that the crossed chains provide will prevent my TT tongue from hitting the pavement. Well, no matter how I adjust my chains allowing for a non-binding condition in tight turns, my TT tongue WILL hit the pavement thus providing for an event I will never forget (should it happen). IMO if one chain snaps, I can't see that the remaining chain would support my 1,200lb tongue weight along with all the other dynamics being introduced.
Turk2500
In many States it's a law that the chains must be crossed. I cross mine out of habit thinking that if my hitch "breaks" the cradle that the crossed chains provide will prevent my TT tongue from hitting the pavement. Well, no matter how I adjust my chains allowing for a non-binding condition in tight turns, my TT tongue WILL hit the pavement thus providing for an event I will never forget (should it happen). IMO if one chain snaps, I can't see that the remaining chain would support my 1,200lb tongue weight along with all the other dynamics being introduced.
Turk2500
Turk2500- Number of posts : 33
Location : S.E. Michigan
Current Rig : '05' Eagle 278 FBS
Registration date : 2009-02-27
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
In Pennsylvania, it's a state law that the chains be crossed.
Here's a link to a chart of State Safety Chain Laws. I don't know how current it is, but it's worth a look.
State Safety Chain Laws
Here's a link to a chart of State Safety Chain Laws. I don't know how current it is, but it's worth a look.
State Safety Chain Laws
Frank P. Martin- Number of posts : 37
Location : Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Current Rig : 2000 Jayco Eagle 266 FBS
Registration date : 2009-02-26
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
I think a legitimate question is why would it be state law in some places if it was detrimental to the strength of the chains.
winbadgers- Number of posts : 60
Location : West Bend, Wisconsin
Current Rig : 2006 Jayco 27 BH
Registration date : 2009-03-11
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
I've always crossed mine, habit I guess.
Wiscampsin- Number of posts : 42
Location : Wisconsin
Current Rig : 2008 Jayco Eagle 314 BHDS
Registration date : 2009-02-27
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
I have always been told and always have crossed them. Hope I never find out if it is better or not through my own experience. Must be a reason why some states/provinces make it law.
Northern Jay- Number of posts : 10
Current Rig : 2008 jayfeather LGT 311
Registration date : 2009-04-07
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
I have always crossed them because that's what I have been told I would like to see which is safer
Re: Cross the safety chains or not?
I cross mine on every type of trailer I've ever owned, including a snowmachine trailer and my little 14 ft boat trailer. It just makes sense to me....
ralphthedog- Number of posts : 12
Current Rig : 2002 Ram 1500 Quad 4x4 2008 Jayflight 28BHS
Registration date : 2009-03-06
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