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zonearc
Explorer
Mar 27, 2014

Towing a Jeep, Tow Bar, Braking, etc questions

I'm a newbie. We're actually still hunting for the right RV, but we have cash in hand so I expect it to be soon. I have a Jeep Cherokee (XJ) that we plan to tow behind what we plan to get (late 80...
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CA_Traveler
Explorer III
Apr 01, 2014
You need a brake in the jeep for safety and liability. Some don't have one and take their chances.

My rig weighs 38K lbs and the toad 3,400. Do I need a toad brake to stop? Not normally. One panic stop for a idiot and it helped.

Lighter rigs with a given car will have a longer stopping distance. Most states will require one to meet their braking requirements. Think being in an accident and trying to explain to the judge why you didn't have one.

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