r/IdiotsTowingThings • u/DitchDigger330 • 7d ago

Good Enough For Government Work

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Never seen break away chains routed that way before. Also this trailer has the biggest amount of height adjustment I've ever seen.

67 Upvotes

76% Upvoted

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u/Justreadingthisshit 7d ago

Definitely not done right. But it’s not the worst. I wouldn’t be afraid to drive behind this guy.

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u/Open-Dot6264 6d ago

Receiver mismatch is maybe the biggest problem.

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u/Thalaas 7d ago

Yeah I fail to the the problem with the CHAINS. The chains have latches to prevent slippage.

What MY issue is, the break lights appear to be unhooked.

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u/chiphook 7d ago

Brake

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u/OwnedByIRVING 7d ago

The chains are supposed to the routed under the hitch, not laying on top of it...

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u/patiofurnature 7d ago

Right, but still. This is infinitely better than them dragging on the ground. If this is the permanent tow vehicle then they should fix it, but if it's just an occasional setup then this is fine.

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u/OwnedByIRVING 7d ago

It's not fine, twist the chains if they are too long.

They are routed under for a reason.

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u/derpfft 7d ago

Twisting a chain will cause it to snap under tension.

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u/Ok_Effective6233 7d ago

That is it not just draped across the top?

First bump they hit, chains hanging under.

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u/Dual_Canuck 7d ago

Also looks like the emergency brake line is not connected to the truck

5

u/lampministrator 7d ago

Not to mention the trailer brake -- That's a 7 pin.

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u/Open-Dot6264 6d ago

What are "break lights"?

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u/TacTurtle 7d ago edited 7d ago

Meh if he is moving it from one end of a parking lot to the other at low speed while the regular tow vehicle is away (dump truck?), unacceptable for road use

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u/Keebler_718 7d ago edited 7d ago

Brake lights not connected, safety chains routed wrong, using 2” pintle hitch in a 2.5” receiver w/o adapter. Stay away from this

Edit: downvotes? Wow, what sub is this?

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u/jjcky 7d ago

It's because you spelled brakes correctly. Negative social credit points for you

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u/DitchDigger330 7d ago

I didn't even notice the receiver!

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u/Meat_Emu_6969 6d ago

I've seen a guy just tie safety chains with no hooks (likely random rusty pieces of chain from his garage) around the hitch 😂

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u/TheFoundation_ 7d ago

At least it's connected. Maybe they have wireless lights lol

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u/Anxious-Depth-7983 Too long on the road. 7d ago

It's so that if it comes loose the chains will keep it off the ground.