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VA-Apraisr
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Sep 08, 2022

Towing 4-wheels down.....braking required for vehicle?

Bought a 2018 Jeep Wrangler and moving from a tow-dolly to this setup. Wondering if the auxiliary braking system is required. I didn't have anything other than emergency cable brake for trailer in cas...
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MDKMDK
Explorer
Sep 08, 2022
This independent website info is about a year old, so it's not 100% verified, but probably close enough to give you an idea of who requires what for towed vehicle braking.

https://support.rvpartshop.ca/support/solutions/articles/62000212074-dinghy-towing-braking-laws-by-state-province

A bit more, Canadian only..

https://www.rvda.ca/content.asp?contentid=161

Same, US only

https://rvibrake.com/en-ca/pages/flat-towing-law

FWIW, I tow a 2016 4 door Wrangler 4 down and use Blue Ox everything. NO problems to date.

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