[SEL] Breakaway chains & Cables

[Richard Strobel]

Peter, we're required here in Montana to have chain(s).  I've seen one and 
two used.  The nice thing about two is that you can cross them and then hook 
them up.  If the hitch ever comes off the ball, the tongue will not dig into 
the ground. Course they have to be the right length.  I have been told that 
this is a requirement in some states, but can't reference it.

Take Care,
RickinMt.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Prepair Ltd" <prepair at easynet.co.uk>
To: "The SEL email discussion list" <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Sent: Friday, October 15, 2004 7:18 AM
Subject: Re: [SEL] Breakaway chains & Cables


> On Fri, 15 Oct 2004 07:19:18 -0400, you wrote:
>
> >
> >>Any reason for the ewxemption for single-axle? is it based on lower 
> >>gross
> >>weight?
> >It is regulated state by state, but here in PA (and I think the rest of 
> >the
> >nation) anything under 3,000 lbs does not need brakes. I know a few 
> >people
> >who have them on 3,000 lb trailers, but that's optional and not required 
> >by
> >law.
>
> But your vehicle gross weights are far higher for everyday pickups etc
> than ours. Anything over 3500kg (3.5 metric tonnes) gross is classed
> as a light truck (and handles like one!)
>
> >> >PS, See: http://www.oldengine.org/members/rotigel/trailer/trailer.html
> >>
> >>Had a look at that a few times since you put it up. Would like to get 
> >>electric
> >>brakes over here, but very few people carry them and they are not type
> >>approved
> >>as far as I can find out from retailers.
> >>Peter
> >
> >I'd check with the governmental agency that is in charge of such things 
> >if
> >I were you. Don't trust someone who does not carry the item to tell you 
> >the
> >truth on their legality!
> >         Dave
>
> It is a fact, I checked the Construction & use reg's this week. Until
> there is a volume demand for them, and they compete with overrun or
> push brakes they won't sell them.
>
> >PS, I haul my 15 HP Domestic (4,300 lbs. total weight) behind my F250
> >without brakes on it. Don't take it real far--1,000 mi show is about the
> >farthest I ever go with it. Probably should have brakes in it, but since
> >it's a "dedicated trailer" there is no licence required for it, and thus 
> >no
> >brakes are required.
>
> I think we have a similar dispensation but only for driving hours
> reg's, not for Construction & use etc.
>
> Appreciate the feedback, Dave, many thanks.
>
>
>
> Peter
> --
> Peter A Forbes
> Prepair Ltd, Luton, UK
> prepair at easynet.co.uk
> http://www.prepair.co.uk
>
>
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