Towing laws

[Bird_man]

Hi I am new to to the RV forum.
I have a 29' class C 4x4 that I want to add a support vehicle to.
I was told you had to have a breaking system in alomost all states?
If the vehicle is under 3000lbs do your u still need the breaking system?
Thanks for your help!
The Bird Man

[BarneyS]

Moved to Dinghy Towing forum from Towing.

[enblethen]

I need to add that I do have an auxiliary braking system. Is it required? No. Does it help braking? Yes.

[Tyler0215]

If it's 3000 lbs you would probably want BRAKES so you don't BREAK somthing

[sch911]

Most chassis are limited to towing 2000# without trailer brakes. Check the chassis OM. So, it's not necessarily the towing laws but the coaches physical ability to stop the additional trailer weight that matters. Chances are you'll need a supplemental brake system anyway...

[enblethen]

Most states do not require an auxiliary braking system.
A towed motor vehicle is NOT a trailer as many try to say.
Check with your local motor vehicle agency.