Electric brake controller needed?
I just leased a 2016 Chevy Traverse (5,200 lb towing capacity). I have a 17' Rockwood Roo hybrid trailer with a GVWR of 3,750. Do I need an electric brake controller? Since it's a lease I don't want t...
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" Anything over 2,000 pounds."
"Most states require trailer braking when the trailer is over 3000lbs"
Actually, it depends on the state, and then it depends on how the law is written.
Some states set the weight limit as "unladen weight".
Some states set the limit at "Gross Weight".
Some states set the limit as actual gross weight of the trailer.
Some states set the limit as Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the trailer.
Some states say brakes must be on ALL trailer wheels, some states don't.
Some states require that the emergency breakaway switch and battery hold the brakes on for a certain period of time. I know of one state that says 15 minutes!
Most trailer manufacturers build their units to be legal in all states.
If the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, a brake controller is required, either an aftermarket unit or one that is built in as part of the "Towing Package".
Reciprocity Agreements probably do not apply to trailer brakes.
"Most states require trailer braking when the trailer is over 3000lbs"
Actually, it depends on the state, and then it depends on how the law is written.
Some states set the weight limit as "unladen weight".
Some states set the limit at "Gross Weight".
Some states set the limit as actual gross weight of the trailer.
Some states set the limit as Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the trailer.
Some states say brakes must be on ALL trailer wheels, some states don't.
Some states require that the emergency breakaway switch and battery hold the brakes on for a certain period of time. I know of one state that says 15 minutes!
Most trailer manufacturers build their units to be legal in all states.
If the trailer is equipped with electric brakes, a brake controller is required, either an aftermarket unit or one that is built in as part of the "Towing Package".
Reciprocity Agreements probably do not apply to trailer brakes.
