brakes needed on a enclosed trailer with cycle in it?
I need suggestions on when buying a enclosed trailer to haul my motorcycle, do I need brakes on the trailer, will be towing it behind my motorhome. Unit when loaded should weight under 2500 lbs.
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When someone dies, the "odds" or the likelihood of the "what ifs" are pretty much irrelevant, especially if it could have easily been prevented. What you are "comfortable with" while driving is also irrelevant. Do the research in the states you are going to be driving in, and then comply with those laws. If you find a grey area (unlikely, but...) then err on the side of more compliance, not less.
In an emergency braking situation, trailer brakes can only help, never hurt, and may be the difference between maintaining control or someone dying. You never know what the conditions will be; rain, steep hills, tight curves, oncoming traffic, pedestrians...why chance it just because you are "comfortable" without trailer brakes? Have you actually tested your ability to control and stop your full rig in every possible scenario? No. Get the brakes.
In an emergency braking situation, trailer brakes can only help, never hurt, and may be the difference between maintaining control or someone dying. You never know what the conditions will be; rain, steep hills, tight curves, oncoming traffic, pedestrians...why chance it just because you are "comfortable" without trailer brakes? Have you actually tested your ability to control and stop your full rig in every possible scenario? No. Get the brakes.
