I have a 32 foot class C and just bought a Jeep Wrangler. I plan to tow 4 down, I don't know if I need brakes for the toad or not. They seem expensive and I will have to save for them. Will I be ok towing with out them? Some people have said I really don't need them for a Jeep Wrangler. Wondering what the mind trust in here has to say, and any suggestions as what to get?Thanks and happy camping

I believe South Dakota requires brakes. I have brakes on my Jeep Wrangler even though WY doesn't require them.

I tow a Wrangler, I have brakes for it. I'm REALLY GLAD I have those brakes when I'm driving down steep grades (yes, I downshift, but still…). I do a lot of interstate travel, I can't be bothered with checking with every states rules and regulations, to me the prudent thing to do is opt for the safety route. If I'm ever in a wreck (knock on wood) I at least want to have the assurance that I made my rig as safe and efficient as it could be for the road. Stuff happens. Sometimes, like it or not, you have to stop fast and that Jeep is going to be pushing you if it doesn't have brakes.

Some states require brakes on toad s over 3000lbs. Wranglers are over 3000lbs. If there is a problem the you have a legal problem also w/o brakes.

I run a Fleetwood Excursion 39S with air brakes and retarder. I've towed a Jeep Wrangler through Alaska, western Canada, the US Rockies, Colorado, and Teton Pass at 10% (up and down) two weeks ago. I don't have towing brakes on the Jeep and do just fine. Having said that, I think without air brakes and a retarder on a Class C, I wouldn't cross Teton Pass. I think your Jeep should have towing brakes on the Jeep.Bill

Trackrig wrote:I run a Fleetwood Excursion 39S with air brakes and retarder. I've towed a Jeep Wrangler through Alaska, western Canada, the US Rockies, Colorado, and Teton Pass at 10% (up and down) two weeks ago. I don't have towing brakes on the Jeep and do just fine. Having said that, I think without air brakes and a retarder on a Class C, I think your Jeep should have towing brakes on the Jeep.BillYou were also illegal in many areas you crossed. Let alone unsafe

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bgum
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Jun 08, 2014
Some states require brakes on toad s over 3000lbs. Wranglers are over 3000lbs. If there is a problem the you have a legal problem also w/o brakes.
Oregon_Ms
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
I tow a Wrangler, I have brakes for it. I'm REALLY GLAD I have those brakes when I'm driving down steep grades (yes, I downshift, but still…). I do a lot of interstate travel, I can't be bothered with checking with every states rules and regulations, to me the prudent thing to do is opt for the safety route. If I'm ever in a wreck (knock on wood) I at least want to have the assurance that I made my rig as safe and efficient as it could be for the road. Stuff happens. Sometimes, like it or not, you have to stop fast and that Jeep is going to be pushing you if it doesn't have brakes.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jun 08, 2014
I believe South Dakota requires brakes. I have brakes on my Jeep Wrangler even though WY doesn't require them.

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