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Old 07-05-2018, 01:52 PM   #1
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Question Why no chains on tongue?signed Newb

Hello,
We are trying to get ready to pick up our 2009 2720SL TM. We got a 4Runner,with a class III hitch, got the ball etc, from the camper supply place.
I ordered safety chains, because there are not any on the tongue of the TM.
I was told there are cables. Is that instead of chains?
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Old 07-05-2018, 02:16 PM   #2
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Default Yes, cables instead of chains

Hello and welcome to TM

Yes, the cables are very substantial I can assure you. Keep your
receipt for the chains so you can return them.
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Old 07-05-2018, 07:10 PM   #3
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TM seems to use cables, which are just as good as chains. Here's what my rig front looks like.
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Old 07-05-2018, 08:15 PM   #4
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And now, a message from Smokey Bear!
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Old 07-07-2018, 12:30 PM   #5
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TM is the first camper I have had with cables. In the 5+ years we used them, I like them more than chains. Something about how they coil up and don't hang down.
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Old 07-07-2018, 09:49 PM   #6
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Quote:
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"Don't drive on exposed metal wheel rims". Pretty good tip there from Smokey..

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