Jackknife with Hensley
Saw this today in I-96 outside of Grand Rapids, MI today. No ambulance so hopefully everyone was OK. Hensley
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A note on brakes... a trailer IS designed to stop itself. The TV brakes are not designed to stop the GCWR.
Here is a blurb from a Ford RV and Trailer Guide, this note is in the guide many times.
The only time the brakes are designed for more significantly than the sticker GVWR is when the brakes are common among multiple GVWRs, such as a Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 DRW same brakes with 3,000+lbs between the GVWR's.
Something else to consider is often trailer brakes are used on multiple axles, so there many be more braking power than needed. My 5,200lb Al-Ko's use the same brakes on models up to 7K, and some of the 8K models.
Here is a blurb from a Ford RV and Trailer Guide, this note is in the guide many times.
important: The towing vehicle’s
brake system is rated for operation at the GVWR – NOT GCWR.
Separate functional brake systems should be used for safe control of
towed vehicles and for trailers weighing more than 1,500 lbs. when
loaded.
The only time the brakes are designed for more significantly than the sticker GVWR is when the brakes are common among multiple GVWRs, such as a Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 DRW same brakes with 3,000+lbs between the GVWR's.
Something else to consider is often trailer brakes are used on multiple axles, so there many be more braking power than needed. My 5,200lb Al-Ko's use the same brakes on models up to 7K, and some of the 8K models.
