Safety cables are not optional -- they are the last line of defense between your trailer and the road if a hitch coupler fails or separates. CURT 80176 safety cables give you a reliable, steel-core backup connection in a straightforward snap-hook design that meets standard towing requirements. Whether you tow a travel trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, or cargo hauler, keeping a proper set of safety cables rigged correctly is required by law in most states and critical for everyone on the road.
CURT Manufacturing is one of the most recognized names in trailer hitch and towing hardware, and the 80176 safety cables reflect the same practical, no-nonsense engineering found across the CURT towing accessory lineup. These cables are designed to cross under the coupler and attach to the tow vehicle's hitch receiver or safety chain loops -- the classic X-pattern installation that prevents the trailer tongue from contacting the ground in the event of coupler separation.
Sold as a pair, the 80176 is a complete kit for both left and right safety cable positions. The snap hooks allow for quick attachment and removal without tools, making pre-trip hookup fast and straightforward. Keep a set in the tow vehicle at all times so you are never caught without proper safety hardware.
Twisted steel cable core provides tensile strength to hold a separated trailer if the coupler fails at road speed.
Spring-loaded snap hooks attach quickly to standard safety chain loops or hitch receiver D-rings without tools.
Includes both left and right cables -- everything you need to complete a proper crossover safety cable installation.
Fits standard tow vehicles and trailers including RVs, boat trailers, utility trailers, and enclosed cargo trailers.
Most states legally require safety chains or cables on all towed trailers, including travel trailers, fifth wheels with tag-along accessories, and any towed vehicle. Safety cables serve as the mechanical backup if the primary coupler, ball mount, or hitch receiver fails unexpectedly. Without them, a separated trailer becomes an unguided projectile on the highway.
For RV owners who also tow a dinghy vehicle behind a motorhome, or who haul a utility trailer or boat, having a quality set of safety cables is as fundamental as the hitch itself. CURT's 80176 is a compact, easy-to-store pair that fits in a truck console, cargo bay, or tow vehicle storage compartment.
The CURT 80176 safety cables are designed for use with standard trailer coupler setups and tow vehicles equipped with conventional safety chain attachment loops or D-ring anchors on the hitch receiver. They are compatible with:
CURT Manufacturing produces a full line of towing safety products including welded safety chains (part numbers in the 80100-80200 range), cargo control straps, trailer wiring adapters, and anti-rattle hitch locks. The 80176 safety cables fit alongside CURT's broader Class I through Class V hitch ecosystem, making them a natural complement to any CURT hitch receiver installation. If you are building out a complete towing setup, CURT hitch balls, ball mounts, and weight distribution components are all designed to work together in the same system.