Can I tow it without brakes a short distance?
OK. I just bought a 2007Ford F 150 with the 5.4 V8. Runs like a dream but does not have a 7 pin adapter yet. I have one ordered but want to take a short trip close to home, The trailer is an Econ 14BB...
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valhalla360 wrote:goducks10 wrote:
Geez I tow that much in my utility trailer a lot and it doesn't have brakes. Give yourself plenty of room.
A big difference with a small utility trailer is other drivers can usually still see the tail lights on the truck.
Not so much with a typical RV.
Honestly, this is probably the bigger safety question rather than brakes.
It is easy to run jumper wires from your 4-pin connector, to the seven pin on the trailer, to get running/stop/turn signal lights. If you at least have stop/turn lights, I would use the trailer, using caution, allowing extra stopping room. Many out there towing heavier trailers have very poor braking ability, even though they do have them hooked up.
You know your ability/experience towing, better than us. You may notice I said I would do this, not YOU should do this. You will feel some push, from a 3,500 lb trailer with no braking, while towing with a 150 truck.
Jerry
