ReadyBrake or Blue Ox AutoStop?
I'm in the process of shopping for a tow setup for my 2013 Ford Fiesta, looking at tow bars and brake systems. I've been looking at both the ReadyBrake and Blue Ox's AutoStop. Amazon lists the Blue ...
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ThorResidencyNewbee wrote:
Does anyone know if the break away system is required for towing or just optional?
Depends on the state. Some states require such, others do not.
To answer the question of if its 'required' or not, you'll have to look up state laws regarding such, for the states you'll be traveling in.
However, in researching such laws, any 'state laws' found on websites of various supplemental brake companies can be taken with less than a grain of salt. They are notorious for leaving key pieces of various laws out and not telling all the details, in the interest of making it look like their products are required by law much more than they really are.
However, whether it is legally required or not, it is a really, really good idea, and something you should seriously consider for safety.
Will
