Posted 2007-06-21 5:52 PM (#62616 - in reply to #62615) Subject: RE: Safety Chains
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Posts: 383 Location: Texas
I would guess yes, if they are too short to cross I would guess that they will also be short enough that they pull tight in a sharp turn. If they do they need to be longer.
Posted 2007-06-22 7:28 AM (#62638 - in reply to #62615) Subject: RE: Safety Chains
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
Since you're considering replacing your safety chains or adding links...
Be aware that: Chains are made in different strength grades. Two chain links of the same diameter may be hugely different in strength
The breaking strength of each chain should equal the gross weight of the towed trailer. (See: Farm Vehicles and Equipment and The Highway Traffic Act, Appendix A - chain grades charts.)
Posted 2007-06-22 11:01 AM (#62648 - in reply to #62615) Subject: RE: Safety Chains
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Posts: 45
Hi Nolefan, I had same problem with my 04 Alumasport when I bought it. I first had it hooked up with regular draw bar and chains were good length. Then went to an equalizer distribution hitch and the drawbar is longer. Added about 4-5" of binding chain(gold colored)on both chains and chain connectors(to join added lengths). Just make sure as was stated that chains and 'connectors' are rated for trailer load. Would have been easier to change out whole length of chain, but with ends welded on trailer that would have presented another problem. Good luck.
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