Coupling To The Tow Vehicle
Bri-Mar 75
4.2.8.3 Rig the Safety Chains
• Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks for wear or damage.
Replace worn or damaged safety chains and hooks before towing.
• Rig the safety chains so that they attach to the “safety chain
receivers” in the bed of the truck. See figure 4-10. If you are not
certain of the provisions for receiving safety chains, contact the hitch
manufacturer or installer. Do NOT attach the safety chains to the
gooseneck ball or its support; and
• Rig the safety chains so they have sufficient slack to permit turning,
but not too much slack – the safety chains must keep the gooseneck
on the tow vehicle bed if the trailer uncouples.
Figure 4-10 – Proper Safety Chain Arrangement
Trailers
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