Are Curt Safety Chains Reliable And Safe For Use On A Trailer?

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I am interested in Curt safety towing chains. I keep reading that they are assembled in China. Is this a red flag? Are these chains going to as reliable and safe as towing chains made in the USA?

asked by: Michael J

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You are correct that the Curt safety chains like the Curt Safety Chains with Latching Hooks # C19749 are made over seas, but that does not mean they are not still a quality part. Quite a few manufacturers of chains actually use products from over seas.

With that said the Curt # C19749 still meets the expectations of what you expect from a Curt products and I would not be hesitate to use them on a trailer. You will want to make sure that the chains meet or exceed the GVWR of your trailer. The # C19749 has a weight capacity of 5000lbs so as long as that exceeds the GVWR of your trailer you will be just fine.

If you would prefer a safety chain that is made in the USA, we offer the 35" Long Safety Chain with Clevis Slip Hook, 5,400 lbs # 1483-535-04 which will be a quality product as well.

I included videos for both of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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You are correct that the Curt safety chains like the Curt Safety Chains with Latching Hooks #C19749 are made over seas, but that does not mean they are not still a quality part. Quite a few manufacturers of chains actually use products from over…

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Answer 3

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hey Kevin thanks for your question. There is not much downside to going with the 5,000 lb springs instead of the 3,500 lb. A higher rated spring may make the ride a bit more "chunky" at times, since the spring would not flex as easily.…

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