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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Scooby
CVEO'S mentioned both, too long, and unbraked MH towing a car equal four down. If combo too long for WA St laws, no brakes on car. They had to be separate with in the state
Other issue was Texas at the time had a one axel brake requirement with tandems. They didn't worry about RV trailers, but cargo/flatbed style electric or surge brake trailers, a very high percentage were illegal per st law. When I was looking for a larger equipment trailer, the dealers carrying Texas made trailers were getting brakes put on the 2nd axel so they were legal here.
As being noted, it may be legal where you are, but not where you're going!
Marty
CVEO'S mentioned both, too long, and unbraked MH towing a car equal four down. If combo too long for WA St laws, no brakes on car. They had to be separate with in the state
Other issue was Texas at the time had a one axel brake requirement with tandems. They didn't worry about RV trailers, but cargo/flatbed style electric or surge brake trailers, a very high percentage were illegal per st law. When I was looking for a larger equipment trailer, the dealers carrying Texas made trailers were getting brakes put on the 2nd axel so they were legal here.
As being noted, it may be legal where you are, but not where you're going!
Marty
