Are Safety Chains Required On Gooseneck Trailer Using a Gooseneck to 5th Wheel Adapter
Question:
Once the adapter is installed, will connecting the safety chains on to the truck remain mandatory. I know the brake away cable always needs to be connected. Im just not sure about the safety chains
asked by: Ismael
Expert Reply:
The laws can be a little fuzzy and vary from state to state but it seems like if the trailer couples to a ball then you have to have safety chains. Technically, by using Bulldog adapter # BD0289640300 the gooseneck trailer is no longer coupling to a ball so logic dictates you would not need safety chains. However the safest thing to do would be to continue using safety chains and avoiding any possible tickets or fines.
If you need a heavy duty safety chain we have # FCHA0070324 ( sold in quantities of 1) rated for 45,200 pounds.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fulton Safety Chain with 1/2" Clevis Hook - 42" Long - 45,200 lbs - Qty 1
- Trailer Safety Chains
- Safety Chains
- Towing a Trailer
- 42 Inch Long
- 45200 lbs
- Single Chain
- Clevis Hooks
- Standard Chains
- Fulton
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Bulldog Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Coupler Adapter - Inner Tube - Round - 25,000 lbs
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Gooseneck Trailer to Fifth Wheel Hitch
- 25000 lbs GTW
- Replaces Inner Tube
- Adjustable Height
- Gooseneck Coupler Adapters
- Bulldog
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