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Post by yas on Feb 23, 2014 20:58:59 GMT -8
Our '64 Compact has the original coupler. There's no hole to insert a pin or a lock to lock the coupler to the ball on the tow vehicle. This doesn't leave me with a warm feeling.
Is there a VTT-approved solution?
No hurry, as the Compact isn't going anywhere soon ...
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 23, 2014 21:01:16 GMT -8
Oh, I betcha' there is. It's just not where you think it is. Hang on, I've got some pics of mine.  See the round hole? You should have a similar one. A fat pin won't fit through it. It has to be long and skinny. I had to ask about this, too. I didn't have a lock that would fit when I towed mine home and I was horrified. We wired it through the hole in the handle. |
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Post by yas on Feb 24, 2014 7:06:38 GMT -8
Thanks SusieQ. You're right - not where I would have expected. Mine's a little different than yours, but there's a good-sized hole to put a pin through. Only on the curb side. And if I look closely, there's the word "LOCK" with an arrow pointing to it. D'oh!  |
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Post by Nomad on Feb 24, 2014 7:33:13 GMT -8
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 24, 2014 7:35:44 GMT -8
Yes, mine seems to be odd. I have holes on both side. Glad you found yours. I have to give credit to TEN for helping me locate mine!
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Post by vikx on Feb 24, 2014 22:12:26 GMT -8
"Lock" This is just TOO FUNNY....
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Post by pirateslife on Feb 25, 2014 15:42:51 GMT -8
Made me look at my compact tonight, same thing. What is the best "lock" for this since it doesn't go thru to other side?
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 25, 2014 16:34:49 GMT -8
How are your safety chains attached to your tongue? Got any pics of that?
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Post by pathfinder3081 on Feb 25, 2014 17:07:37 GMT -8
Made me look at my compact tonight, same thing. What is the best "lock" for this since it doesn't go thru to other side? I use a standard Master 1-3/4.. When its parked, the key hole goes under. It buy a few minutes from an amature, the slap of a hammer could be tricky, the bolts cutters ad little limited. When I am traveling the key hole goes out. This pin hole stops the cap from sliding back. This style has evaded more than one or two trailer owners. |
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Post by pirateslife on Feb 25, 2014 17:13:14 GMT -8
How are your safety chains attached to your tongue? Got any pics of that? Welded.....only way to go....they become one with the tongue hmmm so I guess lock means lock lol |
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 25, 2014 17:50:14 GMT -8
How are your safety chains attached to your tongue? Got any pics of that? Welded.....only way to go....they become one with the tongue hmmm so I guess lock means lock lol
I guess we might not agree on this one. My thinking is any chain is no stronger than "it's weakest link". It would be hard to convince me that a chain link that was welded to a frame is as strong as the other links in the same chain that were not subjected to the extensive heat required to melt steel. I think it would be crystalized at the weld point. On a normal weld you would spread the load over more distance than a 1/4" chain link. In a stress test, the first chain link to fail would most likely be at the welded link.
Seems like they might have been installed originally by welding, just to save some expense of buying quality hardware, it's just a guess.
I'm from the Grade 8 "bolt on" school, it also makes them easy to replace when needed.
Lets hope none of us ever need to use the safety chains.
Just an opinion.
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Post by pirateslife on Feb 25, 2014 19:04:48 GMT -8
The good thing about a weld, if done properly it is stronger than the metal itself, which is why a chain can be so strong and every link is welded
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Post by Lola53 on Apr 19, 2016 20:52:17 GMT -8
Welded.....only way to go....they become one with the tongue hmmm so I guess lock means lock lol
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I'm from the Grade 8 "bolt on" school, it also makes them easy to replace when needed.
Lets hope none of us ever need to use the safety chains. ... I think I'm an Alma Mater from the "Grade 8" school. Amen to not needing the safety chains! Mark |
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