Towing without a car braking system??
Just curious how many out there tow without a brake system. I have a brake system that has a light plus audio to alert you when the brake is on. Since I have a diesel pusher with an exhaust brake, ...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:
Your gross COMBINED vehicle weight rating (GCWR) means that your coach's engine, transmission, and braking system is designed to handle that amount of COMBINED weight, including your coach, your load, and anything in tow.
The towed braking system MAY allow your vehicle to stop a little quicker in an emergency situation.
Okay, I don't want to be the brake Nazi, but this statement is not at all accurate. If this were true then travel trailers and 5th wheels would not need brakes unless the people towing them exceeded the GCWR of their tow vehicle. Are you going to tow an 18,000 pound 5th wheel behind a 1 ton truck with no brakes on the trailer?
