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09 September 2012, 09:47
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security chain thingy on unbraked trailer
Sorry don't know what it is called (it goes around the towball stem) - but looking at mine yesterday (after a trip to the IoW) it is very corroded and needs replacing. Anyone know where I can get a replacement - I have seached indespension site and ebay but can't find anything that looks the same
It is off an indespension coaster 3
thanks in advance
Neil
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09 September 2012, 09:52
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Originally Posted by NeilH
Sorry don't know what it is called (it goes around the towball stem) - but looking at mine yesterday (after a trip to the IoW) it is very corroded and needs replacing. Anyone know where I can get a replacement - I have seached indespension site and ebay but can't find anything that looks the same
It is off an indespension coaster 3
thanks in advance
Neil
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TrailerTek - Trailer Parts and Spares
its called a breakaway cable...
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09 September 2012, 10:00
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Actually I think what he is looking for is known as a "Secondary Coupling". A breakaway cable is intended for use with a braked trailer, to apply the brakes before snapping and detaching for the car.
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09 September 2012, 10:05
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Thanks both
Secondary coupling - stops the trailer becoming detached from ther car if the hitch comes off the towball.
I was going to PM Ben (Trailer Guy) but can't seem to attach photos to PMs so posted here.
Cheers
Neil
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09 September 2012, 10:39
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Town: Ashton-under-Lyne Lancs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeilH
Sorry don't know what it is called (it goes around the towball stem) - but looking at mine yesterday (after a trip to the IoW) it is very corroded and needs replacing. Anyone know where I can get a replacement - I have seached indespension site and ebay but can't find anything that looks the same
It is off an indespension coaster 3
thanks in advance
Neil
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Just give indespension in your area a ring they will have one and post to you.
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09 September 2012, 10:45
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Here's a pic of mine..
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09 September 2012, 12:46
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It's easy to make one yourself
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09 September 2012, 16:02
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I use a bit I'd chain and two shackles - iirc you can no-longer just loop it over tow ball needs to attached to another fixing point.
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09 September 2012, 16:12
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I use a bit I'd chain and two shackles - iirc you can no-longer just loop it over tow ball needs to attached to another fixing point.
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Incorrect Scott  you can loop over tow ball and also safety chains on braked trailers can also be secured this way. A few years ago caravanner's were being nicked by the police for doing this and the police were proved wrong when someone won a court case. Also mine is a new indespension trailer which came with this fitting which is EU approved.  
http://www.ukdrivers.com/Trailer_towing.asp
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09 September 2012, 16:15
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good - proves that I am human... lol although some will debate that still!
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09 September 2012, 16:32
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Originally Posted by kerny
Incorrect Scott you can loop over tow ball and also safety chains on braked trailers can also be secured this way. A few years ago caravanner's were being nicked by the police for doing this and the police were proved wrong when someone won a court case. Also mine is a new indespension trailer which came with this fitting which is EU approved.
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Right or wrong, I've got a fancy detachable tow ball which I've never had 100% confidence in, it's just not right . I alway attach my breakaway cable to another bit of the car.
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09 September 2012, 16:38
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Right or wrong, I've got a fancy detachable tow ball .
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So what!! I've got a fancy detachable saddle 
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09 September 2012, 16:44
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So what!! I've got a fancy detachable saddle |
'n look what happened to that 
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09 September 2012, 20:03
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Right or wrong, I've got a fancy detachable tow ball which I've never had 100% confidence in, it's just not right . I alway attach my breakaway cable to another bit of the car. |
Don't like my detachable tow ball either Dave it's tight when I set off it works a bit loose much preferred the fixed one I had on the D3
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09 September 2012, 22:09
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Don't like my detachable tow ball either Dave it's tight when I set off it works a bit loose much preferred the fixed one I had on the D3
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Same here, solid as a rock when we set off, & always a bit of side to side play after a few miles. Dealer swears it's ok, I'm not convinced. Touch wood, it's not dropped off yet 
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09 September 2012, 22:13
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tight when I set off it works a bit loose
D3
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Once you Yorky boys mix with us red Roses we do loosen yer wallet a bit don't we  
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09 September 2012, 22:30
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They were saying on country file there is a shortage of moths in Yorkshire but plenty over the Pennines is that when you lads get your wallets out.
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09 September 2012, 22:33
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They were saying on country file there is a shortage of moths in Yorkshire but plenty over the Pennines is that when you lads get your wallets out.
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That's probably because you guy's won't open yours
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