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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I'm sure that many of us here can attest to this:
If you have ever had to do a sudden panic stop, avoid an animal, vehicle incident or whatever, you will appreciate having trailer brakes.
In normal driving conditions, keeping a safe distance etc you can likely make out ok. But what about if a child chasing a ball suddenly shows up in front of you and there's nowhere to swerve? I've had that happen.
Years ago when I lived in BC, I thought anything over 1500 pounds required brakes. I might be wrong, but I think it's a good rule.
About 15 years ago in Langley BC, on the bypass I saw a small car towing a TT. Traffic suddenly bunched up and he plowed into the car in front of him, unable to stop. Highly unlikely the tow car had a brake controller.
If you have ever had to do a sudden panic stop, avoid an animal, vehicle incident or whatever, you will appreciate having trailer brakes.
In normal driving conditions, keeping a safe distance etc you can likely make out ok. But what about if a child chasing a ball suddenly shows up in front of you and there's nowhere to swerve? I've had that happen.
Years ago when I lived in BC, I thought anything over 1500 pounds required brakes. I might be wrong, but I think it's a good rule.
About 15 years ago in Langley BC, on the bypass I saw a small car towing a TT. Traffic suddenly bunched up and he plowed into the car in front of him, unable to stop. Highly unlikely the tow car had a brake controller.
