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Originally Posted by DocMike
Okay,
I was looking around this past weekend while camping and noticed two DP that were each towing a vehicle 4 down with Blue Ox towbar so I "walked the dogs" over to observe disconnection process. Both times I did not see any breaking system so I asked the second time and was told he did not use one.
My questions are: Is there a weight ratio of RV to Toad that dictates the need for a breaking system? Is it the law to have a breaking System for the Toad? Is it a safety issues? My Kia weighs in at just over 2400lbs?
Planning this season to start towing so trying to find out the rules and issues involved here.
Doc
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You need a supplemental brake system. I just traveled two months and installed, uninstalled my brake at least 30 times. 18 states. Many mountains, a few hard braking situations. It takes less than 3 minutes to install and initialize a brake and less than a minute to remove. I purchased a blue ox Patriot just before the trip and I'm very happy with it. Unwise not to have one.