Brakes on towed vehicle or not?

As WNYBob says, you need to be sure what your state requirements are. Here in Florida if a trailer is under 3000 pounds you don't need brakes. Secondly, you need to determine what the limits are on your chassis. Most chassis manufacturers now say that the brakes are only good to the GVWR of the chassis. In my case I tow a 2700 pounds car, and the weight of the car plus loaded motorhome is over 1000 pounds less than the GVWR for the chassis. The chassis manufacturer has told me that as long as the combined weight is not over the GVWR, the unit can stop safely.

Ed Headington