Shop Towing Safety Accessories
Towing safely means having the right gear beyond just the hitch itself. This collection covers the safety accessories that go alongside your towing setup, including safety chains, D-shackles, weight gauges and related hardware.
Towing Safety Gear
The products in this collection include:
- Trailer safety chains rated to various weights
- D-shackles for connecting chains and recovery equipment
- Tow ball weight scales for checking ball weight before driving
- Nose weight gauges
- Safety chain couplings and related hardware
For the hitches themselves, browse our tow hitches collection. To secure your coupling when parked, our caravan hitch locks range covers hitchlocks and locking pins.
Towing Safety Brands
We carry towing safety accessories from Black Jack, Milenco, Cruisemaster, Gen Y and others. The Black Jack tow ball weight scale is a useful tool for checking your ball weight is within the recommended range before you hit the road. Milenco torque wrench kits help ensure your wheel nuts are tightened correctly. For your jockey wheel and levelling setup, see our caravan jockey wheels and parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need safety chains?
Safety chains are a legal requirement in Australia. They provide a secondary connection between the tow vehicle and trailer in case the primary coupling fails. The chains need to be rated to the gross trailer mass of what you are towing.
How do I check my tow ball weight?
A tow ball weight scale sits between the coupling and the ground and gives you a reading of the downward force at the ball. Your vehicle manufacturer specifies a maximum tow ball weight, which you should not exceed. Check it with the trailer loaded and ready to travel.
What size D-shackle do I need?
Match the D-shackle rating to the safety chain rating and your trailer's gross mass. The rated capacity is stamped on the shackle. Using an undersized shackle compromises the safety chain's effectiveness.