Mostly because my truck is overkill for the RV. I am towing a camper with a one ton dually. It doesn’t wven know that the camper is there. Weight distribution hitches is designed to level out the load of an rv and the tow vehicle. My truck can way more than handle the weight.
When I had a Scamp, it came off the ball when I went over a bump. I even had a padlock in the latch. The way I make sure that doesn't happen again, is after I get it hooked up, I crank it back up again. If it's on correct, it will try to lift my car. If it's not on correct, it will come right off the ball.
I saw the blue ox hitch on your trailer and was looking forward to your advise on that but you didn't hook up with that stabilizer hitch. Do you not use the blue ox?
I was given it to try and used it once. It was not helpful, only because I am pulling a 26 foot travel trailer with a 1 ton dually. If I did a review, it would not be accurate because of the size of our truck.
Grandpa taught me to cross the chains, so that is what I do! I think the other comment is right, it can help hold the tongue up instead of having it dive into the road if the hitch separates. I do the same with a padlock on the latch, both in my driveway and at campgrounds, make it harder for someone to steal anyway. One other thing to mention, on the breakaway brake cable, it should be loose enough you can make a full turn without pulling it accidentally but tight enough to get pulled if the trailer does come loose and your wire from the truck gets pulled, that way the trailer slows down rather than running away and slamming into the back of your truck (or careening into traffic!) Great video!
Great idea on the break away cable. For the chains, I like the thought of how crossing the chains could provide basket catch type of scenario. I might have to safely set that scenario up and see how it looks. If I can do it safely, I will post it on my community tab on the channel.
My cable is really long and this was the best location for if the trailer just so happened to disconnect from the truck, it would pull the pin to engage the emergency trailer brake.
From my understanding, crossing the chains creates a cradle for the tongue to fall down into if it comes uncoupled. 🤷🏼♂️
That does make sense to me
That's what I have heard as well. Thank god I have not had to deal with it though!
I think most ppl have a weight distribution hitch. Why don’t you have one?
Mostly because my truck is overkill for the RV. I am towing a camper with a one ton dually. It doesn’t wven know that the camper is there. Weight distribution hitches is designed to level out the load of an rv and the tow vehicle. My truck can way more than handle the weight.
When I had a Scamp, it came off the ball when I went over a bump. I even had a padlock in the latch. The way I make sure that doesn't happen again, is after I get it hooked up, I crank it back up again. If it's on correct, it will try to lift my car. If it's not on correct, it will come right off the ball.
That is an awesome add on. I like that idea. Good job and Thank you
My understanding is that you will get a ticket in KY if you don't cross your chains
I think that should be law in every state.
I saw the blue ox hitch on your trailer and was looking forward to your advise on that but you didn't hook up with that stabilizer hitch. Do you not use the blue ox?
I was given it to try and used it once. It was not helpful, only because I am pulling a 26 foot travel trailer with a 1 ton dually. If I did a review, it would not be accurate because of the size of our truck.
Grandpa taught me to cross the chains, so that is what I do! I think the other comment is right, it can help hold the tongue up instead of having it dive into the road if the hitch separates. I do the same with a padlock on the latch, both in my driveway and at campgrounds, make it harder for someone to steal anyway. One other thing to mention, on the breakaway brake cable, it should be loose enough you can make a full turn without pulling it accidentally but tight enough to get pulled if the trailer does come loose and your wire from the truck gets pulled, that way the trailer slows down rather than running away and slamming into the back of your truck (or careening into traffic!) Great video!
Great idea on the break away cable. For the chains, I like the thought of how crossing the chains could provide basket catch type of scenario. I might have to safely set that scenario up and see how it looks. If I can do it safely, I will post it on my community tab on the channel.
why is the trailer brake cable over the top of the top of hitch
My cable is really long and this was the best location for if the trailer just so happened to disconnect from the truck, it would pull the pin to engage the emergency trailer brake.
I like to twist the chains to take up some of the slack to prevent them from dragging the ground when connected. I also cross them to create a cradle.
I am starting to see that the cradle idea really makes sense.
i never cross my chains, for me it would make the turn to tight and can make the chain to snug
I can see how thhat could pose an issue as well. Good to see you in the comments again.
Good tips especially for me being a trailer noob
Glad that I could help. Austaralia, I really want to visit there one day.
Crossing the chains is a law in Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
That’s good to know. I had no idea and kinda proves a good point doesn’t it.
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Thanks
Thanks!
No problem at all
Thank you my friend.
Absolutely.
Well done my friend and God bless you
Thank you so much.
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