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Been towing boat trailers for 40 years and had never heard of this until today and it makes a lot of sense....I had bought a new trailer for my old boat and sold the old trailer and the man shows up this morning to get it, I put the coupler onto his hitch and then hooked up the tow chains , when man reached down and redone tow chains crossing them, he said if the trailer became unhooked it would keep the trailer tounge up off of the road........makes sense...Learn something everyday !!
that's how we have always done it.
Dam Monty I thought maybe you gave up fishing , nice to see you posting again hows Ron .Quote:
Originally Posted by olesilverside
It's also the law in some states.
Yep, been doing that for years. But best trailer tip ever is holding the bottom of the steering wheel. Nothing would make my dad laugh more than watching me try to back a trailer
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MO state law quote -
"Two strong safety chains should be crisscrossed to support the trailer's coupler if it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. The chains should be strong enough to hold the combined weight of the vessel, engine, and trailer."
Howdy Monte!
My boat trailer ain't got "Chains" it got cables , does that mean it ain't legal in this state?Quote:
Originally Posted by peculiarmike
I'm in the same boat, cables!
Says should be don't say has to be!
Wait just a minute ...... I've been towing boats for almost 35 years? You started late! :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by olesilverside
My 2017 also has cables. If they were not legal in MO they would not be sold here. They also must be crossed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hookin'&Cookin'
yep i cross mine too. I was also told it is suppose to help hold it going straight if it disconnects. I dont know i just cross them.
lad you must of missed a safety meeting???
I've always crossed my chains and sometimes my fingers.
Me too.
And Wires! :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by beagle man
Good to hear from you again Monte ! I miss your reports.
My old safety manager called that "Cradling the Baby"
So.....just to set the record straight. You can cross your chains, but you can NOT cross your dress!!!!!!:Rofl
I like cross dressing it doubles my chances for a date on sat nite...............
Ha Ha! I might have not thought that of you......but on second thought. :yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by olesilverside