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Safety Chains

TS21sso
Explorer
Explorer
I have the Blue Ox safety chains, which have hooks on “towed “ end and threaded links on MH end, I assume there is a reason they are made that way. I have considered placing hooks on MH end as well in order to speed up hooking & unhooking. Any views as to why I should or shouldn’t consider this change. I don’t want to compromise safety for speed, but if it doesn’t, then I’ll opt for the time saved.
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TS21sso
Explorer
Explorer
Thanks for the responses

wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
I leave my chains on the mh all the time. I simple wrap the chains around the stowed towbar and cover the entire thing with the cover that came with the towbar.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
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2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

Flute_Man
Explorer
Explorer
Beverley&Ken wrote:
Unless you remove the tow bar regularly, just leave the safety cables semi permanently attached to the MH. Just find a point on the rear of the MH that the books can attach to and not drag if you drive the MH without the towed.

Ken

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Beverley_Ken
Explorer
Explorer
Unless you remove the tow bar regularly, just leave the safety cables semi permanently attached to the MH. Just find a point on the rear of the MH that the books can attach to and not drag if you drive the MH without the towed.

Ken
2006 Winnebago Outlook 29B E-450.
2012 Honda CR-V AWD
Blue Ox Aventa LX tow bar and Brake Buddy Vantage.

bob213
Explorer
Explorer
I think these would safely do what you want.
Kurt clevis
You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality – Ayn Rand

rk911
Explorer
Explorer
i had similar chains but didn't like them for the same reason. instead of modifying them with hooks i just bought a new pair rated for 7500-1bs with snap hooks on both ends.
Rich
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Lwiddis
Explorer
Explorer
Detaching both ends might be a plan. Store them where?
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