Which Shackles are you using?
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Our Tow Trailer is in storage for the Winter. I'll have to go check tomorrow.
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2x7,000 is 14,000 pounds. Two chains the weight is distributed between the two
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The reason I stick with the hsackle is you can ALWAYS use a shackle when you're not towing to perhaps pull sommeone out with a tow rope or chain. It's a great place to store two shackels when you need the - big hook or small hooks I'm always using shackles.
I use 3/4" rated at 8-3/4 tons EACH. I'm covered for 16,000 pounds.
I use 3/4" rated at 8-3/4 tons EACH. I'm covered for 16,000 pounds.
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That isn't how I view it. If one chain is somewhat shorter than the other chain then all the weight is on the shorter chain.
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Went back and forth and wanted to get something sooner than later. Ordered these and they fit just barely. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Will be keeping my eye out for some with higher rating but for what I'm normally towing, it shouldn't be a big deal. Only towing the travel trailer occasionally. I just wish the hitch was designed differently and this wouldn't be an issue. On the other hand, the shackles look kind of cool.
Will be keeping my eye out for some with higher rating but for what I'm normally towing, it shouldn't be a big deal. Only towing the travel trailer occasionally. I just wish the hitch was designed differently and this wouldn't be an issue. On the other hand, the shackles look kind of cool.
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BTW, the most common chain for equipment trailers, is a G70 3/8 chain that is rated for 6,600lbs. Less than the 7k shackle you are worried about.
https://www.hoistsdirect.com/shop/cm...MaAqCKEALw_wcB
https://www.cmworks.com/Rigging/Shackles
I do not know if these will fit our hitches.
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If the trailer become detached from the hitch then the chains will equalize automatically. The entire trailer will swing towards the shorter chain at that angle at that point both chains will pull equally albeit at an angle that will cause more problems than the strenglth of the shackle. IF the trailers come ungooked and the trailer equalizes to that seere angle the trailer might flip, but you will still be attached by two 7,000 pound shackles. My advcie, don't have a shorter chain but DO HAVE shackes that can accomodate for the sheer force of the weight of the trailer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shear_force
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