Do You Really Need Yellow Hook and Hammerlock for Safe Towing?

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Incase you were googling McHitch and wondering why it looks different, I kept referring to the 'Mister hitches' as McHitch which another hitch I have (not pictured). 🤦🏽

[@MrJustsayinshit]

There's definitely a correct way to orient the hook try and tell a dogger or rigger that it doesn't matter and watch their head explode. I'm pretty sure your way is correct but if you want to be certain i'd ask a rigger. Taken from the link below "Facing inwards towards the load is what can create “tip loading”. The hooks can elongate well below their Working Load Limit (WLL)." www.doggingandrigging.nsw.gov.au/dogging-and-rigging-guide/lifting-equipment/alloy-lifting-chain/best-practice-when-using-slings

[@Weetbix1969]

the retainers on the hammerlocks MUST be around the correct way when inserting the pin. they sometimes have and arrow on them which is the direction you insert the pin. if not the pin goes in through the open side of the retainer NOT the closed side or you can drive the retaining rings out of the inside of it. (remove the pin going in the same direction if you want to take them apart or they can bind and you wont get them apart) also check your local laws on attaching chain to the drawbar, in New Zealand it is illegal to weld the chain to the draw bar as the chain looses its rating and also must use a certified trailer safety chain at minimum. latch gates of hooks should be UP when attached and remove any twist out of the chains. - ex chain and rigging certification technician here.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@Weetbix1969 thanks for sharing mate, good info for our NZ brothers. A little different here in Aus in relation to welding chains AFAIK

[@Mouldyturnip75]

I prefer the hooks on the trailer chains - I know it often means buying several sets of hooks, but I just can't do the hooks hanging down full-time. Otherwise, 100%!

[@izaak1509]

I bought a pair of those yellow hook because I use a low crewman cross 8 to tow and have a fuse ankle so having to get under the ute each time to hook&unhook the trailer was a no go for me.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

They are definitely handy.

[@thelonewolf666]

stop towing then

[@cammos]

I work in civil construction and most civil workers esp operators love those hooks instead of shackles. Although these days everyone is starting to use them its becoming a look at me im kool factor🤭🤦

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Haha 100%! Hence the video thumbnail! Which way do you guys orientate the hook? The way I did or facing in?

[@peterlevy7679]

Well said ,very well explained.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@peterlevy7679 thanks Peter!

[@HarryFoks]

Mawby, from Sth Aussie is the best on the market. Simpler that the others and a 3.5 tonne capacity. Cheers

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@HarryFoks I'll sus em out, cheers!

[@paulmcintosh5589]

Hooks are designed for constant load, safety latches on hooks are not load rated when a chain goes slack and a ball fails the chain can twist and roll out of the safety latch, following lifting standards,

[@sloter1024]

What's that bed cover? Looks really cool.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Hey mate it's a Maxliner Venture Canopy. If you check the 7,000km review on the raptor there is a section about it

[@teddyan7677]

Hi. Eddie Thanks for your video. Can I ask about tyres. I lifted same like your king springs 40mm front /20mm rear. You got maxiss 295 with oem rims. I planning to go maxiss mt 305/70/17. Do you think is that fit?

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Hey thanks mate, I only have the rear springs, front is stock (for now). There have been a number on guys that have fit 315/70/17s to stock raptors with only minor scrub, so I reckon with a 40mm lift you should be sweet with the 305! But I cannot guarantee this as I have never tried.

[@teddyan7677]

@@Eddie_Turbo I tried let you know 😉

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@teddyan7677 thanks mate! Which tyres are you going for?

[@teddyan7677]

@@Eddie_Turbo ordered Maxiss Raza m/t 305/70/17. Research myself it is good reviews. I think 315 definitely does something. But I think 305 fine. I’m not interested replaced wheels. Some tyre shop said I have to go with offset rim.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@teddyan7677 The ride is always better with the standard wheel IMO. I had methods on my last y62 patrol, and the hub 'rings' after time warp leading to vibrations and off balanced feeling wheels. I reckon I'll be keeping stock wheels on this one!

[@L2SFBC]

Thank you for the referral. Curious as to why you want to tow nose-down? Nice to see warning about drop hitches which are over-used, but the extra downforce isn't that much. There is however extra stress on the hitch itself, so drop hitches should be avoided if possible.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Hey Robert (big fan) and thanks so much for tuning in! When I say nose down, I mean ever so slightly. In my experience towing empty trailers that will later be filled with building material and or camping equipment, as you'd be well aware, additional weight will cause the springs to settle/sag. With a cage trailer having the nose slightly down whilst empty will prevent the trailer from being 'nose up' when adding payload into it. Even with correct loading. This is of course my personal opinion through experience over the decades of loading heavy things into empty things. This obviously changes when the trailer weighty is constant/static like say a caravan. Do you have any feedback regarding the orientation of the gate? In your opinion, are the hooks installed correctly or should I rotate them 180deg? Eddie

[@Weetbix1969]

if slightly nose down the weight will more likely stay on the ball, if nose up you have a chance of the drawbar dethatching from the ball so always better have a downward load on it. also stabilises the trailer better. look at videos of front or rear loading on a trailer at how they react.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

I feel the trailer tows so much better nose down a little. Feels less likely to sway, especially on twisty, off camber country roads.

[@officialWWM]

Holy crap, 5 minutes in before you even mention the hooks!

[@ausguy4385]

First off you can't do that first height with a ball type 😂

[@bobbritten5673]

ALL CHAINS ATTACHMENTS HAVE TO BE RATED FOR LOAD. ?? .ON TRALLERS AND CARRAVANS YOU CAN NOT USE ORDINARY CHAIN OR D SHACKLES.

[@officialWWM]

Why are you shouting?

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Yes mate everything must be rated.

[@marvindebot3264]

05:48 what has a building inspector got to do with anything? Also, you forgot the other issue with having the ball a long way back from the receiver, you are adding a lot more torsional load to the towbar.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Ahh the building inspector is the "tiktok inspector" which always says "non compliant"... Yes definitely hence why I mentioned always go the closest hole but I will elaborate next time!

[@mickeydee3595]

The joke went straight over your head. If you watched the tik tok inspector you would of got the "non compliant" joke...

[@petermercer5968]

Ranger Danger 😂😂😂

[@ausguy4385]

Yes they are... if attached to the vehicle. Even more if attached to the vehicle but a d shackle 😂

[@Weetbix1969]

DO NOT attach with D shackles. always use a bow shackle as they can take loads on an angle whereas a D shackle is only ever for a dead strait load

[@boujeePerformance]

Surprised the raptor can tow that trailer

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@boujeePerformance what makes you say that?

[@boujeePerformance]

@@Eddie_Turbo 2.5t towing capacity 😂

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@boujeePerformance trailer atm only 1995kg man. Tows it better than my old 79 or Y62 did! 2.5 is perfect for me atm.

[@tyzon00800]

That raptor would struggle towing that trailer

[@Eddie_Turbo]

@@tyzon00800 the tool trailer? What makes you say that

[@1973RPO83]

Far more practical than having testicles hanging there , just sayin 👍🏻😂

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Hahaha 100%

[@horsehead8306]

Yep, 100% for w ⚓️ s

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Haha 😂

[@chrissettree-bb9ih]

I think you put them on backwards but that's just me seen the locks pop ask any dog man I don't a ticket but if in put them the you got told how you could kill someone 😮

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Dunno man, see lots of them around this way and the other. I think it's much of a muchness.

[@joelwrx0407]

Don't listen to this guy in relation to Ball Height. Ball weight is far more important. Lowering the ball will reduce weight with most dual axle trailers.

[@Eddie_Turbo]

Ball weight is definitely important, proper loading of the trailer is super critical, I totally agree with you. But that's a whole other topic, is was just about the hammer locks and chains and things to consider when using a drop hitch. Also the balls weight on this trailer is only 140kgs. Cheers for watching