I am all about two heavy duty crossed chains as a last line of defense. Had a glider trailer come off the ball in a patch of rough downtown Omaha construction zone (cause - underjaw not tight enough). The chains saved the day causing nothing more than a broken 4-flat cable.

I have heard that in Europe that chains are not required (not allowed?). True? Something about saving the driver by getting rid of the trailer instead of tipping over the vehicle. While I get that concept I would much rather risk my own life than injure, or kill, an innocent person hit by my trailer.


My $0.02.