Poll To cross or not to cross gooseneck chains
Pintolady
Reg. Jan 2012
Posted 2012-08-04 12:19 PM (#146058)
Subject: To cross or not to cross gooseneck chains


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Im new to this gooseneck trailering.Maybe someone can help me with my question.I was told in the state of massachusetts its the law that you have to have your chains crossed.When I had my BP I crossed my chains.Do I cross gooseneck chains or not to Cross that is my question. thank you.


 

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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2012-08-04 1:04 PM (#146059 - in reply to #146058)
Subject: RE: To cross or not to cross gooseneck chains


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Do not to cross on Gooseneck...

Towing laws..  http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm

 

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2012-08-04 3:49 PM (#146060 - in reply to #146058)
Subject: RE: To cross or not to cross gooseneck chains


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By crossing the chains with a BP, the tongue will be supported if the hitch fails, and is not enabled to dig into the road.

A GN's chains, usually will not allow the king pin to escape the truck's bed, which allows some control in steering the nose of a loose trailer. The only way the king pin can touch the pavement, is if the chains fail and the trailer is running free. I agree, when pulling a GN, don't cross the chains.

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Pintolady
Reg. Jan 2012
Posted 2012-08-04 4:12 PM (#146062 - in reply to #146058)
Subject: RE: To cross or not to cross gooseneck chains


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Location: Massachusetts		thank you.I was told yes and know so I thought I would ask some people that know. TY ps I do have to agree with people that told me pulling a gooseneck is a lot better than a BP.Wount go back to a BP goosenecks are a lot better.
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