Laarning lots- what else do I need?

sch911 wrote:

lanerd wrote:

sch911 wrote:
What about a braking system? I'm betting your chassis requires one when towing over 1K.

I think you're confused on this subject. The type of chassis you have has nothing to do with having a toad braking system. The type of chassis does indeed have a tow weight limit plus a hitch weight limit. However, supplemental brakes are typically a state requirement where some have a "trailer" weight limit that requires supplemental brakes and may consider your toad as a "trailer". In other states they have a distance/speed stopping requirement that if you exceed requires toad supplements braking.

Also, as previously mentioned, the OP is getting the ReadyBrute Elite tow bar which has a built in surge braking system...therefore no additional toad braking devices are required.

Hope this makes it a little more understandable.

Ron

Not confused at all. Every chassis has a rating as to how much it can tow without a braking system and most are set to 1K. Has nothig to do with state law. Has only to do with the chassis manufacturers rated ability to stop a towed load. 4 down vs. Dolly vs. Conventional trailer doesn't matter either.

I have owned several motor homes with each a different chassis. I have yet to see anywhere in the specifications, owner's manual, or chassis manual where it states that it is rated for how much it can tow without a braking system. Can you point out to me where I might find this info?

thanks,

Ron