Safety Chain
Safety Chains, Hammerlocks and Dee Shackles
Trailers under 3.5t require rated safety chains and dee shackles.
Dee shackles must be stamped with a maximum rated capacity to prove compatibility with the safety chain. An Unstamped chain is unacceptable unless the trailer is older than 2009 and is not being re-registered for highway use.
Trailers, caravans and other towing vehicles used on a public road must comply with Safety Chain regulations.
Many trailer parts suppliers prefer to carry rated dee shackles rather than sell the older galvanised dee shackles.