Re: I found this on the Net about them


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Posted by Willy-N on Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 10:13PM :

In Reply to: Dumb Question on Safety Chains? Towing posted by Willy-N on Sunday, May 01, 2005 at 10:07PM :

Forty-six states require safety chains on tag-along trailers and 29 of those states also require them on gooseneck trailers. The remaining states strongly recommend safety chains. The safety chains should be attached to the frame of the vehicle or to the frame-mounted hitch. They should be crossed underneath to catch the trailer in a sort of cradle if the trailer comes off the ball. The chains should not touch the ground and they should be long enough to allow the trailer to turn corners without pulling. Trailers do come off, especially if they have not been properly hitched or if equipment fails. Don't take a chance - use safety chains!

So I guess some states are OK with out them but not sure about Washington State still. Mark H.



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