Safety chains not welded on trailer.

[5picker]

Originally Posted by Aussieguy

very minor surface rust in easy to get to location...

so sanding it off and a good primer will stop it dead.
can't see the need for chemical treatment for the two spots I want to paint.

Sure... your choice.
Was just trying to give you options.
I'm totally OK with your method being different from my method.

[Dakota 1120]

Interesting post by the OP.

Once at a truck stop, I visited with a driver that hauled mobile/manufactured homes all over the USA for a national firm.

When it came to safety chains, he claimed he and many other drivers cut one link on each chain 3/4 of the way thru because if the home came disconnected from the Freightliner he drove - he wanted something to drive home in and not have to buy a new truck.

:-O

[Oaklevel]

Originally Posted by Dakota 1120

Interesting post by the OP.

Once at a truck stop, I visited with a driver that hauled mobile/manufactured homes all over the USA for a national firm.

When it came to safety chains, he claimed he and many other drivers cut one link on each chain 3/4 of the way thru because if the home came disconnected from the Freightliner he drove - he wanted something to drive home in and not have to buy a new truck.

:-O

That is real interesting....

[GravelRider]

Originally Posted by Dakota 1120

Interesting post by the OP.

Once at a truck stop, I visited with a driver that hauled mobile/manufactured homes all over the USA for a national firm.

When it came to safety chains, he claimed he and many other drivers cut one link on each chain 3/4 of the way thru because if the home came disconnected from the Freightliner he drove - he wanted something to drive home in and not have to buy a new truck.

:-O

I hope those selfish POS's lose their licenses. They basically said screw everyone else, I don't want to be inconvenienced.'

The chains are there to prevent injury to those around them mainly. In addition, they potentially decrease the amount of damage to the trailer. It's obvious these mouth-breathers could care less about either eventuality. Pathetic.

[AudiDudi]

Every RV I have had they have been bolted on. Never seen them welded.

[Rick the Rocket]

Originally Posted by AudiDudi

Every RV I have had they have been bolted on. Never seen them welded.

The way I see it: the OP's chains were threaded over a piece of steel round stock that was bent to match the tongue "V" and welded to the tongue. The actual chain link was free to float on the welded "V". The "V" is what fractured. This the way my trailer is constructed.

[koko 3052]

So what we have here are the opinions of a whole lot of engineers in the field of "structural steel" "weldment" &"fabrication"!

Take it for what it's worth!

[Cost4133]

Originally Posted by koko 3052

So what we have here are the opinions of a whole lot of engineers in the field of "structural steel" "weldment" &"fabrication"!

Take it for what it's worth!

I dont claim to be an expert, but i do have a degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in material science...

And yes we are working off of some pictures provided. It is the internet.

[BOO-BOO-IS-IN-CAMP]

[QUOTE=5picker;2768545]I have to agree with everyone else and conclude the weld held, the metal didn't.


im not a pro welder but iv been welding all my life Miller,Plasma,Tig, stick,
i do it all that weld did not fail ...
that pice of steel has been MAXED OUT one to many time's ...???
may be shipping it was cranked down to the hauler to tight ....??
it was cracked be for you did your 3 mi bump you can see that....
id have to say shipping stressed it out or some one moving it at the factory or RV Dealer.....
the rust is a natural acuring thing but usly at the factory they controle it better than that usually its welded than painted it looks like it never got painted after welding may be they for got all to gather.....


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[kaycc17]

I haven't read the whole string of comments, etc., but will make a suggestion regarding the significant rust on your RV in case no one else has. If you store your RV inside, as with any other vehicle, on a concrete floor, the concrete can wick up moisture and consistent exposure will create that type of vehicle rust. I had a van and have a relatively newer car with a similar issue. If you don't already do this, place thin sheets of plywood (I happen to use 3/8 because it's what I had) under your RV so it covers most of the concrete between the wheels, jacks, etc. The wood will pick up that moisture from the concrete and allow it to evaporate rapidly. Since doing this now for years, I no longer have rust issues on either of my now current vehicles that are stored inside.

[D W]

Originally Posted by Cost4133

I dont claim to be an expert, but i do have a degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in material science...

And yes we are working off of some pictures provided. It is the internet.

Charlie Chan use to say, "One picture is worth a thousand words".