Brakes on towed vehicle or not?
Just wondering how many of you have supplemental braking on your toad vehicle or not. Our toad weighs about 2700 lbs. towed behind a 30 ft. Class C 450 Ford chassis so I believe brakes are not legally...
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Dutch_12078 wrote:
The laws of physics apply in all states and provinces. An auxiliary brake system will help your coach stop in a shorter distance in a panic stop, and even a just a few inches can make a world of difference sometimes.
Something to think about, and some simple math. Figure out how much you are increasing your GCVW by adding the toad (MH weight less toad weight divided by MH weight). You mentioned a 30' class C, so figure your MH weighs about 14000 lbs and your toad is 2700 lbs. You've increased your GCVW by 18%, therefore your required stopping distance by same amount. Can you really afford that extra distance in a panic stop?
