Need brakes on boat trailer?
Been double towing a 16' boat a number of years, but have upgraded to a larger 19'er. Plan to continue doubling (only way to go if you like camping and fishing). My question is, how many of you have...
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RAS43 wrote:agesilaus wrote:
Your state will have regulations/laws on what they require. Usually trailers above a certain weight must have brakes
X2 Good advice. My boat/trailer weighs 2450lbs and here it does not require brakes and I have never felt the need for them. I am under GCVWR with my double rig.
Some day you may be forced into an emergency braking situation and I am sure your 2450 lb boat will be more than able to swing your rv trailer around into a jack knife and then lead the way to what could be a disaster.
