[AT] Trailer safety chains?

[charliehill]

I agree about the cradle effect, just didn't mention it.

Charlie
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> Yeah that was my understanding; we said basically the same thing but your
> description is lots clearer than mine.  I'd never thought of the "cradle
> effect" Paul mentioned though; that makes sense too.
>
> Lew Best near Waco, TX
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> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of charliehill
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> If you don't cross them, the distance between the attachment points gets
> longer as you turn and they can pull too short.  That applies even if 
> hooked
>
> to the bottom of the tongue.  If they are crossed the distance between the
> attachment points shortens or remains constant (depending on how you have
> them attached) through the turn and your chains are always long enough.
>
> Charlie
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>> Just curious; I was taught to cross them to avoid one hanging lower &
>> possibly dragging when turning.  Getting a ticket for not having them
>> crossed kinda surprises me.  Are there other safety issues involved?
>>
>> Lew Best near Waco, TX
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>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Paul Waugh
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>> What is gvw of trailer??  That makes a difference on the size of chain. 
>> If
>> buying ready made, get them long.  If too long a couple of twists take
>> care
>> of extra, a different tow vehicle may need the length. Fasten chains to
>> bottom of tongue and cross them ... works good and keeps you out of
>> trouble.
>>
>> I never got a ticket for having them crossed, but did for not having
>> crossed
>>
>> ... depends on mood of cop, and how HE understands the law.
>>
>> Paul - IN.
>>
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>>
>>> The safety chains on our trailer need replaced.    Is there a standard
>>> method of determing their installed length?    We recently discussed 
>>> that
>>> the chains need crossed (right trailer chain hooks to left side of tow
>>> vehicle and vice-versa);  I should have mentioned it at that time.
>>> Herb
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