Collection: Towing Cables
DocksLocks towing cables keep your trailer connected to your tow vehicle if the coupler ever lets go. Braided steel construction gives high tensile strength, a vinyl coating protects your bumper finish and kills rattle, and spring-loaded snap hook latches make hook-up fast. Free US shipping.
What towing safety cables actually do
A hitch failure at speed is the scenario towing safety cables exist for. Crossed under the tongue in an X, the cables cradle the coupler if it separates, keeping the trailer tracking behind you instead of crossing the centre line. Most states require a secondary attachment on trailers over a set weight, so tow safety cables are a legal requirement as much as a safety one. Check the rules where you tow before you load up.
Choosing the right tow cable
Match the rated capacity to your loaded trailer weight, not the empty weight, and choose a length that lets the trailer turn fully without the tow cable going tight or dragging on the road. Our 48-inch 2-pack suits most boat, utility and small equipment trailers. Buy the DocksLocks Trailer Safety Cables with snap hook latches.
Safety cables or a safety chain?
Cables and chain both serve as the secondary attachment. Vinyl-coated cable is lighter, quieter and will not chew your bumper, which is why it is the common choice on boat and utility trailers. If you want a chain instead, or you want to lock the trailer against theft once it is parked, see our 8mm cut-proof security chains. To secure the boat or gear on the trailer, our weatherproof cable locks cover it.
