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    Trailer Safety Chains

    I bought a secondhand box trailer last week. This is the safety chain which I suspect I should replace

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    Now my questions are - does the new chain have to be rated (NSW) and how should it be attached to the trailer?

    The existing chain is welded (yes, it's an older commercially built trailer) but it's not galvanised. I suspect I should bolt the chain on with a stepped washer that fits into the link on the step and over the link on the larger diameter. Something like this:

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    Any thoughts/knowledge of the legal requirements?

    I also understand NSW cops have been booking drivers who attach the safety chain with non-rated shackles.
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    what could possibly be wrong with that ???

    here you go Ron

    Technical Requirements




    NB - safety "cables" are permitted in some cases apparently so yours could be OK ??

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    Crikey! Thanks Laurie. I wonder if these rules are retrospective?

    This trailer's safety chain is not rated and is welded underneath where it would drag on the ground if the trailer became detached. Even I wouldn't do that.

    I think I'd be hard pressed to get a copper to believe that safety wire is OK.
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    Argh, the rated shackle myth rises to the surface once again.
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    Trailer Safety Chains

    Yes, I've found nothing to indicate that a rated shackle is required although it would make sense if a rated chain is required.
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    This contains a link to the PDF with the requirement for rated shackles.

    New laws enforcing rated D-shackles for towing | Box Trailers

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    Quote Originally Posted by pop058 View Post
    Argh, the rated shackle myth rises to the surface once again.
    Indeed. Rated shackles are not required.

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    Yeah, but is it that hard really to use rated shackles in this day and age? We sell them at work for $4 a pop. Not required, but cheap insurance against cops that don't know better.

    Our trailers use both bolted and welded attachments for the chains depending on manufacturer.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    This contains a link to the PDF with the requirement for rated shackles.

    New laws enforcing rated D-shackles for towing | Box Trailers
    That link is a crock as it headlines "New rules enforcing rated D-shackles" and then outlines in the text that it is not actually a requirement and there are alternatives.

    As Gav said, the simplest and cheapest option is to use a rated shackle as all the BS and hassle just goes away, BUT the rules do not state that it is mandatory.
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