Tom Serkowski wrote:


In the US, chains are required to attach the trailer to the tow
vehicle. I have the chains a bit longer than the brake actuation
cable, so if the hitch comes off the ball, the cable will actuate the
brake, and the chains will keep the brakes-on trailer attached to the
vehicle.

That sounds like a good plan, especially since many/most US folks have
inadequate chains. Until you've seen a trailer connected to the tow
vehicle by only the chains, you have no idea how violent the swerving
and bucking can be. Having the brakes applied should dampen it considerably.

Has anyone had a trailer come off the ball while hooked up like Tom
describes, and how did it work out?

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA