Is this ok? (chaining)

Agreed on one point of attachment.
But some food for thought with all the multiple chains and attachment points at the end of the day every thing is still only carried on one 2 inch attachment point, the king pin.

 

When in doubt .......add more to secure it down

 

And only a 50,000 lbs fifth wheel

 

And put it on a pintle hitch you must have safety chains.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong @TripleSix...
The reason for cross chaining is all about angles. The closer to the perimeter of the trailer that your anchor points are the less horizontal pressure they apply. It's still pulling down for friction but has more potential for side to side or fro t to back movement.

So when your anchor points get close to the edge of the trailer you cross them. Left to right, right to left and they pull against each other. Providing maximum vertical and horizontal movement protection.

 

I FINALLY get it.

I gotta have pictures - I’ve been trying to figure out the 1 chain 2 binder thing for a while.

That picture there did the trick. Thanks.

 

You understand this post, @Woodys ?

 

Depends on how “close” to the edge, if they’re in a foot or more I don’t cross chain. The steeper angle shorter chain is stronger and more stable. Also chaining higher is better IMO. A backhoe for example this is the factory securement point


But I use my 1/2” slip hooks and hook here


It pulls down more giving better securement against tipping.

 

Does anyone have any questions? These guys are dropping knowledge! You guys that are new to hauling machinery, this will determine whether or not you break out your cheater chain or do a short chain setup.

“Hey Six, what is “cheater chain” and “short chain”?”

Cheater chain are short pieces of chain with hooks on it. Normally only 4-5 ft long. Short chaining is the examples in the picks where they use 2 binders on a long chain. If you have to crisscross your chain, odds are you’re not going to be able to use your cheaters.