Brophy Towing Chain TCL2 1/4 Inch Steel Link (51 Inch Overall Length Trailer Safety Tether Dual 7/16 Latch S-Hooks 5000 lbs Capacity Zinc Plated)

Brophy TCL2 1/4" x 48" Trailer Safety Chain with Dual 7/16" Latch S-Hooks

The C.R. Brophy TCL2 trailer safety chain delivers dependable secondary tethering protection and backup connection security rated up to a 5,000-lb maximum breaking capacity. Constructed from 0.25-inch (1/4") carbon steel links spanning 48 inches with a 51-inch total reach, this assembly incorporates dual pre-attached 7/16-inch S-hooks equipped with spring-loaded retention safety latches. Engineered to satisfy DOT regulations and strict California vehicle towing codes, its brite zinc-plated finish shields against road salt, oxidation, and weather degradation during light-duty recreational and utility hauling.

Best Used For:

• Light-Duty Utility Trailer Towing: Securing landscape trailers, small cargo haulers, and open utility rigs to vehicle hitch loops to prevent accidental highway breakaway.
• Marine and Watercraft Transport: Connecting single-axle boat trailers and jet ski haulers with corrosion-resistant, latch-secured secondary tethering.
• Highway Safety Code Compliance: Upgrading pop-up campers and light recreational trailers to meet mandatory DOT and California safety latch requirements.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Dual Spring-Loaded Latch S-Hooks: 7/16-inch forged steel hooks feature positive retention wire latches that prevent accidental unhooking over rough terrain.
• 5,000-lb Maximum Breaking Strength: Delivers robust tensile safety retention tailored for Class 1 and Class 2 utility trailer applications.
• DOT and California Compliant: Fully satisfies federal highway regulations and specific state vehicle codes mandating safety-latched hook closures.
• Brite Zinc-Plated Finish: Electroplated protective zinc coating repels moisture, road grime, and chemical deicers to prevent link rusting.
• 51-Inch Extended Reach: Provides sufficient working articulation between trailer tongue mount points and vehicle receiver loops without dragging.
• High-Strength Carbon Steel Links: Precision-welded 1/4-inch chain links resist dynamic shock loads and tensile elongation under emergency separation.

What's Included

• (1) C.R. Brophy TCL2 Safety Chain – 1/4" x 48" Zinc-Plated
• (2) 7/16" Latch-Style S-Hooks (pre-attached)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: Always criss-cross safety chains under the trailer tongue and confirm that both spring latches snap fully closed over the hitch loops to form a protective support cradle in case of coupler separation.