popup campers
Hi, I am new to this world and am considering getting a pop up camper to tow behind my 4Runner. I live in Colorado and camp frequently. I have two kids under two so this is really for when we want to...
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Brakes! Yes. Most states allow towing of trailers anywhere from 1500# to 3500# without brakes. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. 1500# doesn't sound like a lot of weight, but keep in mind that you'll rolling at freeway speeds. You have to stop both your vehicle and the trailer.
That said any brakes are better than none. Look for electric brakes as opposed to hydraulic surge brakes. The later work fine in normal driving but are useless in panic stops or hard braking.
We had a '93 Jayco 1208. We bought it new and used it for 10 years before we got our first hybrid trailer in '03. Also a Jayco. The trailer in my sig is our second Jayco hybrid.
That said any brakes are better than none. Look for electric brakes as opposed to hydraulic surge brakes. The later work fine in normal driving but are useless in panic stops or hard braking.
We had a '93 Jayco 1208. We bought it new and used it for 10 years before we got our first hybrid trailer in '03. Also a Jayco. The trailer in my sig is our second Jayco hybrid.
