Dinghy brakes or not?
I'm hesitant about this topic because I will probably get lectured but I'm wondering how many of you flat tow with no supplemental brakes? My situation is a 30 ft motor home towing a 2700 lb. Chevy So...
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It's really simple logic. If both vehicles have brakes, the emergency stopping distance will be shorter if only one has brakes.
Under normal driving conditions, supplemental brakes are redundant; however, under emergency conditions, every little bit helps.
And as mentioned, breakaway brakes are required in most (if not all) states. So, if you happen to get into an accident, you can probably bet the either the LEO or your insurance carrier will bring this up with the possibility of a large fine (citation) and/or loos of insurance coverage.
Expensive? Yes, but compared to what the consequences can be...it's really cheap.
Ron
Under normal driving conditions, supplemental brakes are redundant; however, under emergency conditions, every little bit helps.
And as mentioned, breakaway brakes are required in most (if not all) states. So, if you happen to get into an accident, you can probably bet the either the LEO or your insurance carrier will bring this up with the possibility of a large fine (citation) and/or loos of insurance coverage.
Expensive? Yes, but compared to what the consequences can be...it's really cheap.
Ron
