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06-18-2012, 11:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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The big clip hooks ???
Today we were stalking other RVers as they sometimes show up at walmart. One RVer was chatting with us and we were regarding his hitch set up. On his two chains that hang and connect to the tow truck, there were two large hooks that clipped them there...what are those clips called, and where can they be bought/acquired?
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06-19-2012, 12:00 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1976 Argosy 26
Fair Oaks
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 166
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06-19-2012, 12:15 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 16' Sport
San Bernardino
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 443
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Argosy Heir
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Those are very lightweight. If your trailer came loose they wouldn't hold it very long. I have a Cooleroo shade with that kind of a carabiner. Holding a nylon shade and pulling the weight of a runaway trailer are not the same!
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06-19-2012, 12:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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Check out tow chain hooks at an RV or marine parts store. Tell salesperson that these are for trailer towing safety chains, and they will show you which hooks are available for this purpose.
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06-19-2012, 05:44 AM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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Also....
Not to bash the Chinese, but look out for Chinese hooks!
I usually find good hooks at yard sales/ estate sales! (I know that sounds silly, but the quality lies in older ones)
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06-19-2012, 06:08 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Billy,
We use this style stainless steel, 3500lbs each.
This style is easier to find, also stainless.
Bob
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06-19-2012, 06:22 AM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,476
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Robert,
I thought the ones like that of your first photo were never to be used in weight bearing applications. I have seen many of those whose threads were ripped out... especially stainless! I think those link extenders are dangerous!
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06-19-2012, 06:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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OK gang, I will be looking..we have a Foxes store and another one..and also of course good ole Walmart. Thankyou. We plan for our next small distance pull/tow this July the first or before to get up to the Quartz Mountains (which will be packing out for the fireworks so we have to get there early.
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06-19-2012, 07:01 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AtomicNo13
Robert,
I thought the ones like that of your first photo were never to be used in weight bearing applications. I have seen many of those whose threads were ripped out... especially stainless! I think those link extenders are dangerous!
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Belay that post/picture....I should have included a photo, we may have to agree to disagree, depending on usage.
Bob
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06-19-2012, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Billy....Again, I rely upon my local trailer shop,..... AG, Horse, Livestock,and RV...they have all those hooks shown here. Heavy duty, inexpensive and tried. Your local Guys should have them too.
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06-19-2012, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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WalMart has tow rated parts, I think made by Reese. Probably, cheaper than some other sources. We use original tow "hooks" that came on our Airstream to attach to our tow vehicle, and WalMart screw links to hold up loose ends of chains from dragging.
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06-19-2012, 02:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Well we got through painting another lick- and I pulled into Atwoods and they had some clip hooks ..load rated at 3150 lbs and the pin just fit into the chain. The load listed might also have said 2150, so I figure both working together will do the part it's designed to. But I will tell you now - if that trailer comes unhitched I bet I will know it before it hits the chains. Thanks for the input Robert!
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06-19-2012, 04:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Missouri City
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,233
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Bob
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Bob where did you get the Hensley Cover?
Don
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1976 31' Sovereign
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06-20-2012, 05:23 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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If you want strong, safe connection for tow chains, use these (see picture).
They're called "screw pin anchor shackles" and like the name suggests, they're used for securing anchor chain on boats. They're also used extensively in the crane industry (in very large sizes) for slings to secure a load to the crane hook. The design is as strong as anything you can find, and the cost is $10~$15 for small sizes at places like West Marine or Amazon. Get ones that matches the size of your chains, and they will be as strong as your chains.
The hole in the pin allows you to stick a metal rod through it to turn the pin, or you can grip the flat part of the pin with a pair of pliers to turn it.
To make sure they don't come undone, put a cable-tie through the hole in the pin, and around the shackle proper, so that the pin can't unscrew itself until the cable tie is cut.
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06-20-2012, 05:47 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Thanks Pro- I took a clip of this and stuck it on the desktop. I looked again at the ones we got yesterday and each one does say 3150 lbs. It looks like we have just about everything in line for the next towing experience. And because I figure we are not parked on truly level ground here, we will hitch up with just the ball part and make it to a parking lot - or - just right out on the street here to install the spring arms. Thats going to happen around the 1st - or ten days away. Meanwhile back to work. I am spraying the eaves of a house that really needed it. (another story)
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06-20-2012, 05:56 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
If you want strong, safe connection for tow chains, use these (see picture).
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By the way, the picture I posted shows one made in China. Don't get Chinese ones; quality control in China sucks big. That was the only picture I had of the type of shackle I recommended.
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