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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Grit dog wrote:
But to bring back the context that gets so easily lost with this group, Cops don’t give a schitt about a weekend warrior with a tiny canned ham camper.
Granted this thread has gone in multiple directions......
BUT, if OP goes into a state that has a lower trailer lbs than his, OR as noted by a Canadian, if OP puts surge brakes on his trailer, he would be illegal in those other jurisdictions.
Will he get pulled over at first scale across border and ticketed, probably not.
Nor is an RV trailer setup going to be generally speaking targeted for inspection or equal. BUT if an LRO equal passes the OP, sees he only has a typical 4wire bar electrical connection vs the typical thick wire 7 pin connector, they may slow down pull behind OP and inspect his trailer for working brakes per that jurisdictions laws.
I've been pulled over for an incorrect trailer to TV brakeaway wire connection. No ticket....
Up to OP if he wants brakes. Most of us that know and understand laws, will recommend him having brakes, for the lowest jurisdiction he will travel thru.
Marty
