[AT] Trailer safety chains?

[Steve W.]

charliehill wrote:
> Sometimes length varies depending on how the chains attach to the tow 
> vehicle (all tow vehicle set ups not being equal)  If you make them a bit to 
> long you can adjust the lenth so that they don't drag by simply twisting the 
> chains a couple of turns.
> 
> charlie
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
> To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 9:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [AT] Trailer safety chains?
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> 
>> If it were me, I would make them long enough to reach the connection
>> points but still be about 3-4" off the ground when hooked up - you don't
>> want them dragging on the pavement in normal operation.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> Herbert Metz wrote:
>>> 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 _______________________________________________ AT
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Want an easier way.
Make the safety chains adjustable. The ones on my latest trailer have
this feature. They are connected to the trailer using a chain clevis
with easily removable pin. Just pull the pin and slip it through the
link you want.
Oh and for the crossed chains there is an easy fix. Weld a loop under
the tongue for the chains to cross through.
-- 
Steve W.