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Brittany Dogs · 06-09-2012, 07:41 PM

I hitched up the TrailManor yesterday to head off to Niagara Falls for the long, long 30 minute trip. Knowing this discussion was going on I looked at my safety cables at the crossed method and realized there would be no difference whatsoever if they were crossed or not. The tongue would slip through either way and that could be one of the disadvantages of these newer cable chains.

My 2011 unit has the trailer side hooked up nicely to the 5" frame section for the cables and not at all like what the photo showed connected to the tongue jack.

But if I make a Trooper happier by crossing the cables, I'll do it.

The cost is the same.

06-09-2012, 07:41 PM	#28
Brittany Dogs TrailManor Master Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 342	I hitched up the TrailManor yesterday to head off to Niagara Falls for the long, long 30 minute trip. Knowing this discussion was going on I looked at my safety cables at the crossed method and realized there would be no difference whatsoever if they were crossed or not. The tongue would slip through either way and that could be one of the disadvantages of these newer cable chains. My 2011 unit has the trailer side hooked up nicely to the 5" frame section for the cables and not at all like what the photo showed connected to the tongue jack. But if I make a Trooper happier by crossing the cables, I'll do it. The cost is the same. __________________ 2011, Model 2720SD, 13.5k btu Dometic Low Profile Penguin II with a user installed Easy-Start modification, "Jack" TV Antenna, 15" Goodyear Marathon 225/75R15D Tires on Alloy Wheels, Swing Hitch, Electric Tongue Jack, Front Window (now an option). Powered with a Honda 2000i or 3000 handi (depending on the weather) generator when dry camping. Powered with two 6V Trojan T145 batteries when I need to run silent and deep. TV = 2016 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab w/ WDH. Home Port: Western New York.