Towing without a car braking system??
Just curious how many out there tow without a brake system. I have a brake system that has a light plus audio to alert you when the brake is on. Since I have a diesel pusher with an exhaust brake, ...
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CA Traveler wrote:
I've got one and always will for a simple reason: Liability: Should I ever be involved in a serious accident (my fault or not) I don't want to be in court explaining why I didn't meet the states or Canadian requirements.
It also helps with an unexpected sudden braking situation and also ensures I meet the requirements during my travels.
Your liability goes well beyond what you've mentioned here. With or without towed vehicle auxiliary brakes may or may not have anything to do with your liability in all likelihood. If you're driving a big rig and a towed, you really ought to have something called; an umbrella liability policy for a minimum of two million dollars. Very few of us (but certainly several) can write a check for one million dollars or more beyond a court judgment against us, so I'd advise you to get that umbrella policy ASAP.
