Dinghy Towing Systems - Which One?
I am new to dinghy towing and after reading various posts I am questioning my original choice of going with a Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain tow bar package, brackets, guardian tow shield and invisib...
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This is from the 2013 Ford, F-53 motorhome chassis owners manual:
"Trailer Brakes: Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations."
I just searched the 2013 Tiffin Open Road Owners Manual and it said:
"Any vehicles to be towed by the motor home should have adequate active braking."
So, I learned some new things today:
I don't know what an "active" brake system is and Winnebago is not confident enough in their hitch work to give the go-ahead to surge brakes. Or, surge brakes have a bad rap from years past and Winnebago isn't taking any chances.
"Trailer Brakes: Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type brakes are safe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’s specifications. The trailer brakes must meet local and Federal regulations."
I just searched the 2013 Tiffin Open Road Owners Manual and it said:
"Any vehicles to be towed by the motor home should have adequate active braking."
So, I learned some new things today:
I don't know what an "active" brake system is and Winnebago is not confident enough in their hitch work to give the go-ahead to surge brakes. Or, surge brakes have a bad rap from years past and Winnebago isn't taking any chances.
