Dinghy towing question
Ok, was just informed that my in laws are going to give us a blue ox tow bar that they had for their motorhome. I originally wanted to pull our explorer behind the class c, but looking at its weight, ...
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mowermech wrote:wbwood wrote:WyoTraveler wrote:
JMHO. I have towed with & without braking system. I have my Blue Ox Patriot set high & still find with not following close, watching far ahead my toad brakes very seldom activate. However, if you do make a panic stop they help. Plus many states require them. My state of WY does not. I Just don't want to get a cite in a state that requires the braking system. I recommend getting it.
I'm actually amazed at how lienent most of the country is. Just a few states require them on anything less than 3000 lbs. According to Brake Buddy's website.
Chances are, you will find on closer examination, that Brake Buddy is quoting TRAILER braking laws. In many states, a towed motor vehicle is NOT considered a trailer, according to the legal definition.
It is obvious the various states do not consider the risk worthy of legal note.
You would think brake buddy would post the most stringent information in hopes of selling more devices.
But I've seen similar information posted on other websites. My car is actually about 2500 lbs.
