Toad &a brake assist

mowermech wrote:
........brakes on a towed motor vehicle is a GOOD IDEA, but the statement that such are required by laws in most (or even many) states is just plain WRONG!

Mowermech is right. I really, really wish that when this subject comes up (and it does often), that people would STOP spreading the MYTH that 'most states require it', because just like mowermech pointed out, that just is NOT true. Yet, still, every time this subject comes up (this time included), within the first page there will be at least 2 or 3 people that throw out that myth again.

I think the reason for this is, the manufacturers of these systems are notorious for spreading these lies, and people eat it up as justification for spending thousands on these systems. Manufacturers go as far as putting nice little charts, tables, etc. on their web sites showing which states supposedly require such. However, as mowermech points out, this just simply is NOT true in most cases, when you look deeper at the specific laws, definitions related to this.

Yes, a supplemental toad brake system is a GREAT idea, and something everyone should seriously consider. However, don't let the BS about state laws that some people spread affect your decision one way or the other.

I actually live in the one state mowermech is referring to, I believe, that does require such (North Carolina). However, even with NC, the laws are soooo vague, its just about impossible to comply with it completely. Mowermech has the details, but NC basically says it has to be a system they approve of, but nowhere will you find anything saying just what types of systems they 'approve', hahaha. (right, mowermech?)

Gee, I hope my ReadyBrake system I use is one they approve of. :R Oh, wait, its not, since I can't engage or control it manually from the Motorhome. Guess I'm going straight to jail, now, huh? Hahahahaha. :)