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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mkirsch wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:I don't see where anyone is saying manufacturers make the law or the state makes trailers. Manufacturers make the trailers that MUST COMPLY with the law, period.
Yeah..the OPs topic is about un braked trailers. Most replies have been on topic...until now.
I bought a '97 16' 2900 gvwr bumper pull utility trailer with tandem 3500 lb axles with one axle braking from my trailer mfg just down the road.
Now the trailer mfg says they don't single brake a tandem axle trailer anymore...thankfully. Dangz thing was dangerous with just half a load.
A 2900GVWR trailer with tandem 3500lb axles was dangerous with "half a load" i.e. 1500lbs? Must have been one poorly built trailer.
You must have some numbers crossed around.
Sorry ..I forgot some folks think the trailers gvwr carries the load. I was referring to single axle braking on a tandem 3500 lb axle trailer carrying a 3k lbs on the bed.
The trailer was well built...just didn't have enough braking for the axle/tire capacities.
AS I mentioned the trailer mfg doesn't run single brakes anymore on this trailer but use same brand 3500 lb axles with brakes on the same trailer with a 7000 gvwr.
