Chad/Jen wrote: Thanks De88Rox. Is there any way I can tell which one I need (4' or 6'), since i assume longer isn't necessarily better in this case?
The 4' or 6' foot length is measured after its stretched out.
I just bought the 4' length. My switch is only about 18" behind the hitch and since I attach it in the same hole as one of my chains, there really is no fear about it getting stretched out and inadvertently getting pulled.
DE88ROX wrote: {snip}since I attach it in the same hole as one of my chains, {snip}
Bad form. What if the receiver fails? It has been known to happen... The breakaway should be attached to something OTHER than the same point as the safety chains, preferably something that will remain attached to the vehicle if the receiver doesn't. In my case, the chains go to the receiver, the breakaway attaches to the towing bumper. I would literally have to lose the last four feet of frame behind the axle for both connection points to disappear simultaneously.
DE88ROX wrote: {snip}since I attach it in the same hole as one of my chains, {snip}
Bad form. What if the receiver fails? It has been known to happen... The breakaway should be attached to something OTHER than the same point as the safety chains, preferably something that will remain attached to the vehicle if the receiver doesn't. In my case, the chains go to the receiver, the breakaway attaches to the towing bumper. I would literally have to lose the last four feet of frame behind the axle for both connection points to disappear simultaneously.
Not sure exactly what you're asking, so I'll answer twice.
With a threaded quick-link, just like the safety chains go on the receiver.
Because the rear step bumper on my Ford is also a towing bumper, it has two holes that safety chains would normally attach to. The afore-mentioned quick-link attaches to one of the two safety chain attachment holes on the bumper.
Not sure exactly what you're asking, so I'll answer twice.
With a threaded quick-link, just like the safety chains go on the receiver.
Because the rear step bumper on my Ford is also a towing bumper, it has two holes that safety chains would normally attach to. The afore-mentioned quick-link attaches to one of the two safety chain attachment holes on the bumper.
The way I have read some state laws, you are doing it correctly. I've not found that place, yet, on my Chevy 2500HD.
rgolding wrote: The way I have read some state laws, you are doing it correctly. I've not found that place, yet, on my Chevy 2500HD.
Is there a hole on the frame rail someplace close by? What about a bumper mounting bracket? If nothing else, choke the cable around the bumper itself maybe? It wouldn't be pretty, but it would be functional... Heck, I'm pretty sure a nylon or velcro strap wrapped around the bumper with the cable attached to it would work fine too. It doesn't take much force to pull the pin out...
rgolding wrote: The way I have read some state laws, you are doing it correctly. I've not found that place, yet, on my Chevy 2500HD.
Is there a hole on the frame rail someplace close by? What about a bumper mounting bracket? If nothing else, choke the cable around the bumper itself maybe? It wouldn't be pretty, but it would be functional... Heck, I'm pretty sure a nylon or velcro strap wrapped around the bumper with the cable attached to it would work fine too. It doesn't take much force to pull the pin out...
On my GMCs step bumper. I have 3 knock outs in the vinyl step cover. One for the ball and two for the chains.
rgolding wrote: The way I have read some state laws, you are doing it correctly. I've not found that place, yet, on my Chevy 2500HD.
Is there a hole on the frame rail someplace close by? What about a bumper mounting bracket? If nothing else, choke the cable around the bumper itself maybe? It wouldn't be pretty, but it would be functional... Heck, I'm pretty sure a nylon or velcro strap wrapped around the bumper with the cable attached to it would work fine too. It doesn't take much force to pull the pin out...
Good thread. It got me thinking and looking under the rear of the Chevy 2500HD. Found 2 holes near the attachment of the receiver hitch frame, but not part of it. I was able to work a "quick link" through the 2 holes and now have an attachment for the "break away chain" seperate from the frame of the receiver hitch framework.
2005 Ford F350 Super Duty, 4x4; 6.8L V10 with 4.10
CC, SB, Lariat & FX4 package
21,000 GCWR, 11,000 GVWR
Ford Tow Command
1,700# Reese HP hitch & HP Dual Cam
2 1/2" Towbeast Receiver
2004 Sunline Solaris T310SR
(I wish we were camping!)
Thanks for the pictures. That really helps, especially since I haven't looked under my TV yet. What's a shock cord? I probably recognize the item but not the term.
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