What to Do When Safety Chain Hooks Wont Fit Holes in Trailer Hitch

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my safety hooks on my trailer will not go on hitch and they have a 1 inch opening

asked by: Philip L

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In this situation, most folks either replace the safety chains, using a hook that will fit. Another option would be to use a quick link, like # C82932. Attach the quick link to the safety chain hole in the hitch, then attach the safety chain hook to the quick link. The exact link or replacement safety chain you need will depend on the weight of the trailer. You'll want to choose chains or links with a capacity equal to or greater than the weight of your trailer.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

To verify the correct strut arm for your 2017 Forest River Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite travel trailer I will need to know exactly what awing arms your camper has. The tag for the awning arm is going to be located inside the awning arm to protect…

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Answer 2

I have come across this issue before. What I recommended was to loop safety cables #RM-910648-12 through the hitch safety chain holes and hook the safety chains to the loops. The cables are rated for 8,000 pounds which is the highest for these…

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There isn&#39;t a listed safety chain size that the Draw Tite hitch part #DT45508 was designed to be used with but Draw Tite makes their hitches to be as universal as possible with safety chains so if you were having issues with your…

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Answer 4

Yes, you can use a quick link like #C82932 to attach your Curt Saftey Cables #C80176, however each component must exceed or meet the GVWR of your trailer. So if your trailer is 12,000lbs, you&#39;d need quick links that are also rated for…

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It is possible to use a weight distribution system and air spring suspension enhancement together in a 2013 Ford F-250 or F-350 Super Duty, though if you are experiencing sag with a weight distribution system, it may not have the proper rating for…

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Answer 6

Safety chain extension links simply need to match the size and capacities of your current safety chains. For example, if your chains were 1/2&quot; diameter with a 16,500 lbs break strength and 3,300 lb working load limit you would want the…

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Answer 7

We most likely will have a solution for you, but hitch extenders end up cutting the capacity of a hitch by 50 percent. Your best solution would be to go with a longer ball mount to help give you that distance. For example, the Brophy ball mount…

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I went to the warehouse to take a look at the safety chain hooks on Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch #41946 and they measured about 1 inch wide and about 3/4 inches thick at its widest point. I took a look at a number of them and there was some slight…

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Answer 9

There is no specific height that you have to have in order to use a 5th wheel hitch, they are height adjustable by several inches and so is the pin box on most trailers. What you do need though is at least 5&quot;-6&quot; from the bed…

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Answer 10

I attached a picture that has just about every dimension available for the Curt Hook part #C81277 that you referenced.

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Answer 11

A chrome finish ball #C40036 is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40087 , is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same…

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Answer 12

It actually matters greatly! Chrome is not all that corrosion resistant. Stainless steel on the other hand is light years ahead of chrome as far as corrosion resistance. Since you are at the Gulf Coast and salt water stainless steel is the way to…

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