On Sunday, May 4, 2014 7:40:31 AM UTC-7, Eric Greenwell wrote:
Andy wrote, On 5/4/2014 7:12 AM:

My configuration is to have both the trailer chain and the European brake cable attached, with the chain carrying slightly more slack than the cable. This way, should the trailer become disconnected from the hitch on the tow vehicle it will put on the trailer brake before the chain goes taught. I've only had one occasion to test this setup, when crossing railroad tracks. It worked exactly as intended, with the brake preventing the trailer tongue from spearing the towing vehicle.

I only connect a single chain, so nothing to cross, but I also leave the tongue wheel on (tightened), so I don't have the worry of the tongue hitting the pavement.

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