How To Properly Use Safety Chains

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Safety chains are for……SAFETY! But, used inappropriately, they don’t prevent danger and destruction like they are designed to do. This video demonstrates what can happen in the scenario of improper use and also the proper usage of safety chains.
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[@waltermonical2653]

Best explanation of how and why to cradle chains.

[@TheTrailerSmith]

Thanks for watching & the positive feedback!

[@flugelboy2000]

Thank you for visually showing what can happen in each situation. This is the only video I’ve seen that actually shows what can happen and what should happen.

[@TheTrailerSmith]

I’m so glad that you found this video helpful! We like to illustrate a job as much as possible. I think it’s just a really useful way to teach or show a potential problem with solution. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this comment! And thanks for watching!

[@Peter-gi3re]

I know I have been always told to cross the chains but in reality I think there is a slim chance of the hitch landing in the “cradle” of the chain when you are traveling at any kind of speed. Also, was watching another channel about this issue and they were saying when the chains are crossed that you can get uneven drag when the hitch disconnects and cause the trailer to zig zag all over the place. Wish you had discussed and shown the way to attach a trailer breakaway line too. It can be a little tricky to get the chain length correct and the breakaway line length to work too.

[@Oldtech51]

Never twist safety chains. Twisting will decrease the working load by 70 percent.

[@TheTrailerSmith]

Agreed! And it's illegal!

[@scottywin5571]

How about twisting the chains around each other to shorten length instead of twisting each chain individually?

[@TheTrailerSmith]

Hi! I absolutely would not recommend twisting the chains in any way. I have heard of some law enforcement in some states issuing tickets for twisted chains. Twisting your chains is never a good idea. Good question! Thanks for watching!