How to Determine Safety Chain Weight Capacity
Question:
I have a boat trailer i dont know the boat wight or the trailer i know it has a 3500lb alxe , is 3500lb safty chain ok for the trailer
asked by: Jordan
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Expert Reply:
The safety chains need to exceed the loaded weight of the trailer not the axle capacity. If the loaded weight of your trailer is significantly under 3500 lbs then a 3500 lb safety chain is fine. I have attached a link to all of the safety chains that we carry for your reference.
expert reply by: Heather A
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35" Long Safety Chain with Clevis Slip Hook, 5,400 lbs.
- Trailer Safety Chains
- Safety Chains
- Towing a Trailer
- 35 Inch Long
- 5400 lbs GTW
- Single Chain
- Clevis Hooks
- Standard Chains
- Laclede Chain
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