Braking System for Tow Vehicle
We have a 1999 Fleetwood class A motor home and once in awhile we tow our Toyota Tacoma truck. We do not have a supplement braking system for the tow vehicle is this a must? I looked into a few of t...
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Some say a towed vehicle is a trailer, some say it is not, but if I really wanted to know, I would consult with legal counsel, I never take advice from internet forums on what is or not legal interpreted in a law.
Having said that, I look at it this way, a brake for your towed also allows you to stop in a shorter distance in case you need to, and if the toad become disconnected, it needs a way to stop before it hits and injures or kills someone. While disconnects are not common, they do happen. My conscience said get a brake, make sure it can apply the brakes in case of a disconnect, I did, and I use safety cables. Why some folks feel a life is worth less than the cost of a brake amazes me.
Having said that, I look at it this way, a brake for your towed also allows you to stop in a shorter distance in case you need to, and if the toad become disconnected, it needs a way to stop before it hits and injures or kills someone. While disconnects are not common, they do happen. My conscience said get a brake, make sure it can apply the brakes in case of a disconnect, I did, and I use safety cables. Why some folks feel a life is worth less than the cost of a brake amazes me.
