How's the hitch safety chain access - hammer locks anyone?

[Kidder]

On my 21 F-250 the tow chain hookup was hard to access and was difficult to hook to. I ended up putting Hammer locks on that truck. Here's an example: https://www.autohaulersupply.com/catalog/hammer-locks--coupling-links-574-1.php

So, for those of you who have towed, is it easy to hook up your safety chains? Or, would the Hammer lock shackles make it much easier?

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[Ed21]

Mine are easy, just hook it at the narrow part.

 

[TKOden]

I like that idea. It's not super hard but it's not easy either. The one that's a bit of a PITA is the safety wire for the breakaway controller.

 

[3DogKnight]

On my 21 F-250 the tow chain hookup was hard to access and was difficult to hook to. I ended up putting Hammer locks on that truck. Here's an example: https://www.autohaulersupply.com/catalog/hammer-locks--coupling-links-574-1.php

So, for those of you who have towed, is it easy to hook up your safety chains? Or, would the Hammer lock shackles make it much easier?

Wouldn't those Hammer locks rattle when driving? Especially on bumpy roads?

 

[Ed21]

I like that idea. It's not super hard but it's not easy either. The one that's a bit of a PITA is the safety wire for the breakaway controller.

Just use a small carabiner clip for the safety wire

 

[uavmx]

I think it's a restrictive area.... certainly not wide open /easy, but I got used to it so it's not terrible the few times a year I do it. I thought maybe my trailer hooks were small, glad to know it's not just me. I'd be interested in Those hooks but not if they make a bunch of noise

 

[Sundancer330]

The 2021 is on a different angle than the older models, my 2018 was a PITA to hook, the 21 is much easier

 

[Kidder]

Wouldn't those Hammer locks rattle when driving? Especially on bumpy roads?

I never noticed them, honestly.

 

[UGADawg96]

Any reason you'd prefer hammer locks over standard shackles ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077N4VNS9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Kidder]

Any reason you'd prefer hammer locks over standard shackles ?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077N4VNS9/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nope, those would work too. Guess I'll wait and see how easy it is to hook up.

 

[RCR001]

I used the standard Shackles, Galvanized. Put a Piece of hose over the pin (middle part) to keep them from Rattling around . works well. Much easier for tow hook on larger trailers

 

[PungoteagueDave]

4" triangle locking stainless carabiner hangs back there on mine - super easy, don't notice any rattling. https://www.amazon.com/SHONAN-Stain...aWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

 

[UGADawg96]

4" triangle locking stainless carabiner hangs back there on mine - super easy, don't notice any rattling. https://www.amazon.com/SHONAN-Stainless-Triangle-Carabiners-Capacity/dp/B097YPKD9P/ref=sr_1_25_sspa?keywords=delta+quick+link&qid=1638138906&s=automotive&sr=1-25-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNENDUUM4OUVIM0dTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzQxOTk4VUVEWkc4TDFNT09aJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5MDA3MjgzVlJFWjlCSUFJVkVJJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmX25leHQmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

No concerns with the load limit on those ?

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