Dave H M wrote:
What has this got to do with RVing. ?
I scanned the article and it seemed to be centered about cargo not being secured properly.
I answered that question: There are many folks towing 3,000, 4,000 or even heavier cars without aux brake systems.. A car in tow is a trailer, it trails behind the tow vehicle and thus is a trailer. Imagine loosing a hitch pin (i did) and not having an aux brake system (I also had that). and what could happen when the car breaks free?
I have seen a man with a Gasser, 5,000 pound hitch and likely less than that vehicle tow rating (Very much like mine) towing a 5,500 pound SUV on a trailer.. So far over the rating it's scary.. Brakes on trailer or not, he would be in violation.
How many RVers tow a car, or SUV on a trailer and are over the tow ratings fo their motor home as a result.. (Please do not answer that cause I do not want to know).
A vehicle that is towed in such a way that the weight of the towed vehicle does not rest on the towing vehicle is a trailer under Michigan Law.. A car towed 4-Down, fits exactly, A 5er, not so much, (But is addressed elsewhere) this is why I say if it trails behind you it is a trailer. That is the simplified way to describe a trailer.
