Unbraked trailer, towing limitations
Hey folks, I’m looking for a new tow vehicle for a rig coming in at 2700 lbs, loaded, per the scale. I decided to trade down to a more modest unibody suv like the highlander, telluride or similar wit...
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My recommendation from past experience, if the trailer wieght puts you over the basic GVWR of the TV, adding brakes is a smart move.
I used to tow a 3000 lb max trailer with a 1 ton dually in landscape biz. Truck was loaded with yard debris, trailer mowers, 2-3 body's, total around 14000 lbs. Put brakes on trailer, we were stopping 10-20' sooner, brakes lasted longer etc.
As noted, if the axel has the square plate with four holes on it, you can add brakes from any auto parts, some Marine supply places, RV parts houses have or can get you brakes. While you can use your house battery as the power for run away brakes....you may want to get a smaller U1 battery for trailer brakes. Especially if you dry camp alot. If you take off with a drained battery that is below 11.5V, get an inspection from an LEO, you can get a failed brake ticket for to low of voltage. aNY of us can have this issue....chances are few with an RV vs someone pulling in a commercial usage.
Marty
I used to tow a 3000 lb max trailer with a 1 ton dually in landscape biz. Truck was loaded with yard debris, trailer mowers, 2-3 body's, total around 14000 lbs. Put brakes on trailer, we were stopping 10-20' sooner, brakes lasted longer etc.
As noted, if the axel has the square plate with four holes on it, you can add brakes from any auto parts, some Marine supply places, RV parts houses have or can get you brakes. While you can use your house battery as the power for run away brakes....you may want to get a smaller U1 battery for trailer brakes. Especially if you dry camp alot. If you take off with a drained battery that is below 11.5V, get an inspection from an LEO, you can get a failed brake ticket for to low of voltage. aNY of us can have this issue....chances are few with an RV vs someone pulling in a commercial usage.
Marty
