# Cross safety chains with purpose

**URL:** <https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/cross-safety-chains-with-purpose/195>\
**Category:** Towing & Hauling\
**Tags:** towing-hitch\
**Created:** [September 4, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/cross-safety-chains-with-purpose/195 "2026-09-04T14:10:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![HitchAndHaul](https://community.ridemaxer.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/h/ea5d25/32.png) [@HitchAndHaul](https://community.ridemaxer.com/u/HitchAndHaul)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.ridemaxer.com/t/cross-safety-chains-with-purpose/195/1 "2026-09-04T14:10:06Z")

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![CROSS SAFETY CHAINS WITH PURPOSE](https://community.ridemaxer.com/uploads/default/original/1X/97f6e6ed8ccc553d00635cd018dd124305e8c217.jpeg)

The hitch-up ritual rarely looks dramatic from the outside. Inside the vehicle, though, it is where the day changes direction. Crossed chains can help cradle the coupler if it separates, but only when they are connected to the proper points with enough turning slack. The small win is to attach to the receiver loops and keep moving with a better story.