[AT] Trailer safety chains?

[Paul Waugh]

I did not understand this either, I mean, trailer was chained!!  It is a 
safety issue.  When chains are crossed they make a 'cradle' for the tongue 
to fall into, holding the tongue up.  It works. I hooked up in the dark and 
did not do it right. 20 miles down the road, trailer came off ball, tongue 
was cradled, break away brake came on. I had pretty good control at 60 mph. 
No damage, hooked up right and went on.

Paul - IN
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lew Best" <lew at lewslittlefarm.com>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'" 
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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer safety chains?


> 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
> Please note new email addy
> lew at lewslittlefarm.com