Which connector is acceptable to connect a towline to a trailer eyebolt?

Which connector is acceptable to connect a towline to a trailer eyebolt?

• A. KNOT
• B. RING
• C. SHACKLE OR SKIFF HOOK
• D. CLIP

Answer: (C)

When towing, you need a connector that stays secure under load and won’t come apart as the line pulls tight. A trailer eyebolt is a fixed anchor, so the best choice is a device designed to lock and handle towing forces. A shackle or skiff hook fits that need because it provides a positive, rated connection that closes securely with a pin or keeper, resisting accidental release even under dynamic motion. It also allows a clean, direct load path without twisting the line. Knots can slip or fail under heavy tension, rings may shift or loosen, and clips can open or deform under load. Those options don’t offer the same secure, lockable reliability as a shackle or skiff hook, making them less suitable for attaching a towline to an eyebolt.

When towing, you need a connector that stays secure under load and won’t come apart as the line pulls tight. A trailer eyebolt is a fixed anchor, so the best choice is a device designed to lock and handle towing forces. A shackle or skiff hook fits that need because it provides a positive, rated connection that closes securely with a pin or keeper, resisting accidental release even under dynamic motion. It also allows a clean, direct load path without twisting the line.

Knots can slip or fail under heavy tension, rings may shift or loosen, and clips can open or deform under load. Those options don’t offer the same secure, lockable reliability as a shackle or skiff hook, making them less suitable for attaching a towline to an eyebolt.