How to Install Safety Chains on a Trailer that Never Had Them Before

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I have a vintage 1952 camping trailer about 30 ft. From what I can tell it has never had safety chains installed. How would the safety chains attach to the trailer?

asked by: Ron

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You would want to weld the Brophy Safety Chain Mounting Bracket part # MB38 to your trailer, then you would use the quick link part # C82932 to attach the safety chains part # C80176 to your trailer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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I am not aware of a bolt-on version of the Buyers Products Weld-On Safety Chain Retainer part #3375471000. However, if all you were wanting to do is mount your safety chains to the tongue of your trailer then you will just simply do so by running a…

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Answer 2

If you were to remove a hook from #C19749 the chains would be shorter. The only way to remove a hook, other than cutting the chain, would be to bend the "eye" end (where the chain connects to the hook) so you could then slide the chain off…

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If the front part of your square-bodied coupler is approximately 3 inches tall, based on the inner dimensions of the lock the Blaylock EZ Lock Trailer Coupler Lock #BLTL-33 will work well for you. The #BLTL-33 has inner dimensions of 3-1/8 inches x…

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Answer 4

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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Testing lights on your trailer will require a 12V power source so if you are not going to plug in a connector like #H20046 you will need a separate 12V battery. Then use the negative post of the battery to attach your ground wire to and then and use…

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Yes, the Replacement Clevis Pin for Blaylock EZ Lock Trailer Coupler Lock #BL040CPIN-TL3350 will work with your Blaylock TL-53. The TL-53 actually uses a few different components to make up the TL-53. One of those components is the TL-50 which is…

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Answer 7

It is possible to move a trailer by just attaching to it's safety cables. Most people would avoid the method you described as the trailer will slam into the back of the tow vehicle while stopping. Basically it wouldn't be a thief's ideal…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Great question! From the bottom of the GearWarrior Basket to the TopShelf arms measures about 18" for the Yakima EXO Systems like part #Y44ZR that you referenced. I confirmed this with my contact at Yakima and I've attached a photo to…

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I would be happy to help you clear up the confusion! To control a trailer's brakes with your 2019 Subaru Crosstrek you are going to need to add a 7-way connector and a brake controller. If you do not already have a 4-way harness like item #C56040…

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