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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rgatijnet1 wrote:conceptumator wrote:
For regulations by state, check out the website www.towingworld.com
Supercub: Your state trooper buddy is correct for CA....almost. The reg's there require you to have protection for braking the vehicle in case of breakaway. The only way you're going to get that is with a supplemental braking system. Better safe than sorry, for sure.
The breakaway requirements in California is for TRAILERS, not vehicles in tow.
Crazy, isn't it.
A trailer that comes loose will eventually stop because the tongue will be dragging causing resistance, a car has four wheels, it will travel quite a while before it hits something to stop. To me, that is SO much more dangerous.
We need common sense, sometimes the laws don't keep up.
MM.
