Proper Safety Chain Recommendation for 8,100 GVWR Trailer  

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

Safety chain extension links simply need to match the size and capacities of your current safety chains. For example, if your chains were 1/2" diameter with a 16,500 lbs break strength and 3,300 lb working load limit you would want the Threaded…

That should work provided that in the process of shortening the chain to make 2 chains and when bending or flexing you do not stress the metal. If the metal is heated up or you see stress marks in the metal, fractures or discolored areas these are…

Yes, trailers will have 2 safety chains which helps to keep the trailer centered. For 1/4" grade 70 chain the standard is for it to have a working load limit of 3,150lbs. Since the WLL is 1/3 of the break strength the chains you have are…

We don't have a video for the install of the Redarc #RED24FR Liberty brake controller on a 2021 Ram 1500, but I'd be happy to link to a video for a different brake controller that shows where the #331-TPH-020 wiring harness plugs in. The…

Sometimes the trailer brake controller port can be sort of hidden, but it should be taped to another connector located under the dash of your 2021 Ram 1500. You may need to get a flash light and look up under the dash between the steering wheel and…

Starting with the safety chains they really need to be attached to the trailer frame and not the coupler hardware. If there is no where to attach the chains on the trailer you can weld on safety chain mounting brackets such as #MB12, #MB38, or #MB58.…

The highest rated safety chains we carry at this time are the 35 inch Long Safety Chain with Clevis Slip Hook, 5,400 lbs., item #1483-535-04, that you mentioned. Two of these chains are rated for 10,800 pounds working load limit and 32,400 (16,200…

The hook end of chain #2118-605-04 will fit mount #MB12 but the opening in the chain links is too narrow for MB12 to fit. You would need chain #1483-535-04. I tested this chain and the MB12 and they will work together. Or you could go with an S-hook…

The chain links on safety chain #1483-535-04 are 3/8 of an inch in diameter. This chain has a 5,400 lbs. Working Load Limit. For a quick link use #6590-044-04. Its working load limit is 2,200 pounds. Since the safety chain is rated higher using a 3/8…

To measure for safety chains you will want to have the trailer hooked up to your tow vehicle with it just about jack knifed as this is the furthest the safety chains will be stretched. You will measure from one side of the tongue where you will be…

Safety chains or safety cables should be rated for the full loaded trailer weight. Most of the safety chains we have that are rated for your 6300-lb loaded trailer weight will have clevis or S hook connectors that are larger than 5/16-inch. Titan 5K…