First time tow car with tow dolly.
I tow our Camry for the frist time this weekend. I have a karkaddy tow dolly without brakes. I only tow it about 70 miles to the campground some back roads and interstate driveing and would have to sa...
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Vet Man wrote:
I would try an emergency stop from about 60mph before it is needed. That's a lot of weight without brakes, doubt if it is legal, in many states be careful
Actually, many states have braking performance standards. Here in Montana (MCA 61-9-312) you must be able to stop any "combination of vehicles" within 40 feet from 20 MPH on a clean, hard, level surface.
Other states (and FMVSS) have similar standards. CA, IIRC, is 45 feet.
Remember, a towed motor vehicle in many states does not meet the definition of a "trailer", and most braking laws refer to trailers. Most states do not have laws directly referencing towed motor vehicle braking.
DO NOT believe ANY "List of Towing Laws", especially those sponsored by auxiliary braking manufacturers! They are wrong more often than not!
