Willy Eckerslyke
Well-Known Member
harveyp6 said:Got to be smooth with a chain, as there's no "give" in it. Another advantage with a chain is that you can always get it unknotted, unlike a rope which once it's knotted ends up having to be cut off. Towing with ropes/chains is a skill that's well worth having
I wouldn't say that having no "give" is an advantage. Just the opposite, a little elasticity in a tow rope reduces the jarring to both vehicles. I'd never choose to use a chain, but then as a habitual beachcomber, I'm never short of ropes so don't mind cutting the ends off if they get tangled - there'll be another washed up soon enough.