Safety chains for towing

[Joe Dutchstar]

In my opinion you would be better off buying from a known supplier Highland Quick-Link Chain Hook-Up, 10,000 lbs., 1/2"

Or if you must Walmart has CURT 82932 Threaded Quick Links. Search the Walmart website for them.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

another choice is the CURT Store on Amazon CURT: Safety & Security

 

[Fish]

I need new cables and am looking at the straight vs coiled versions. Question for youse guys who have the straight ones: Do you attach those to the tow bar in some way to prevent them from dragging? It seems they would tend to do that.

I cross them and go one wrap around the tow bar.

 

[Old-RV'er]

The "connector pictured" is called I think a D-Ring threaded, there are other names. The come in weight ratings. And think you can get them up to 5,000 lbs. However, the tow bar you got from assumed Blue Ox, should be rated up to towing capacity of the hitch of 10K if Newmar has not changed. That should come with tow cables large enough to go over that bracket end on the MH side. If not, you need bigger ones, so they do. I don't personally recommend the clevis or any other "ring type" of connector to handle that chore. I have to attach mine sideways so I can get the hook over mine all the way. I have included a link to place which has lots of different stuff. Eye Bolts - Galvanized & Stainless Steel Eye Bolts for Rigging

FWIW-I have the thing you show in my RTV and use it for winch stuff, when pulling trees or stumps out of the ground. I use snatch block and sometimes a pully to give me more pulling power, with less stress on the winch. I did run a 40,000lb overhead crane and lifted electrical equipment to drain out the oil in them. We had Current Transformers which were 40' long and came in close to 10-12,000 lbs., I double rigged them top and bottom, and since two hooks could flip the CT end over end to get all the oil out. I do always over rig, things because don't want an issue with something failing when bad conditions are present. I can attest to the strength of blue ox, as lady lost tire in Phoenix, AZ, slammed into side of previous MH and bounced into a jeep wrangler toad, it was on two wheels for second or two, before righting itself, and we coasted safely to the side of the road awaiting the police and a flat tow.

 

[calendarboy]

I noticed a few months ago that various listings for Quick Links always quoted the weight rating at twice the actual amount. They based that on the fact that you should/would be using two safety cables.

 

[JJT-NC]

For those folks that have the time and interest

https://www.linklock.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Trailer-Safety-Chain-White-Paper.pdf

@ARD I was reading Joe Goodxrvn's super cool reference document (yes weird) and it occurred to me: If I were in your place I would attempt to obtain cables commensurate with the tow capacity of my Londonaire: 20,000 lbs! I suggest a call or email to Spartan on this, as I assume they formed that steel with something in mind that would fit.

Then again, maybe not! ha ha

 

[Neal]

I think one should size cables on what is being towed and not the capacity of the tower.

 

[JJT-NC]

I think one should size cables on what is being towed and not the capacity of the tower.

Sure - to each his own, but I suspect that Spartan have created an attachment location for the heavier cable. Also, I am loathe to suddenly find myself with a heavier load without the proper equipment!

 

[DKRITTER]

I think one should size cables on what is being towed and not the capacity of the tower.

Not sure I agree, butttttt

On the infinite "what if" you changed tow vehicle for example and bought a heavier vehicle?

Oh wait, I sized the tow bar to my current vehicle. I would think the answer might be sized according to the capacity of your tow bar.