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Red Lion
06-09-2002, 10:35 AM
What are the current regulations reguarding safety chains for towing boat trailers? Someone just told me that chains that just hooked to the towing vehicle were no longer legal. He thought a more positive attachment was needed such as hooks with snaps or threaded closures. Folks were stopped if they did not meet these regulations. We have six boats and are leaving Friday so I need a quick answer. Thanks for any insight out there.
Nothing that I have heard of, but on my trailer the hooks that attach to the hitch, have a rubber band (?) on them that closes the hook so that it doesn't bounce or jar off. An old inner tube from a kids bike would do the same.
Larry L
06-09-2002, 09:14 PM
There was a post on here last year stating that they were required in Canada. I changed mine over before I went to Sask last Sept. Nobody ever checked that I know of.
rembrandt100
06-11-2002, 09:39 PM
You should also know that the chains are to be crossed. The chain on the right side should be hooked to the anchor on the left side of the towing auto, and the same the other way.
The reason for this is because the crossed chains will create a cradle for the tongue of the trailer to fall into if the hitch or ball breaks.