How far to tow without brake?
My tow has been a 2013 Wrangler 4 door. I have a M&G brake setup and has worked great. My kids use jeep in the winter when not camping. I put a Hemi in it this winter and don't let them drive it anymo...
Forum Discussion
In many states the only LAW that applies is a Braking Performance Law.
Generally, you must be able to stop your "combination of vehicles" within 40 or 45 feet (depending on the state you are in) from 20 MPH on a level, clean, dry, hard surface.
Many people have towed many different types of vehicles many thousands of miles without any kind of braking system, with no problems. Nothing bent, nothing broke, nobody was injured or died.
A few people have had problems with their towed vehicle breaking away from the towing unit. State legislatures don't seem to think such incidents are problematic; they haven't passed any laws regarding them. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards don't directly address the issue, either.
So, yes, most assuredly, "Do you feel lucky?"
Generally, you must be able to stop your "combination of vehicles" within 40 or 45 feet (depending on the state you are in) from 20 MPH on a level, clean, dry, hard surface.
Many people have towed many different types of vehicles many thousands of miles without any kind of braking system, with no problems. Nothing bent, nothing broke, nobody was injured or died.
A few people have had problems with their towed vehicle breaking away from the towing unit. State legislatures don't seem to think such incidents are problematic; they haven't passed any laws regarding them. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards don't directly address the issue, either.
So, yes, most assuredly, "Do you feel lucky?"
