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Originally Posted by EA37TS
In California. Other states define a TOAD as a trailer and require a supplemental braking system or demonstrate the motorhome can stop the combined load in a certain distance from a certain speed.
If, however, the combined weight of the motorhome and TOAD exceeds the GCWR of the motorhome by 1 pound it has exceeded the designed limits of the motorhomes braking system.
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As people list states I do look up the laws, so far I have not found one state that requires brakes.
I agree with the weight and braking system part. I have said that multiple times here. Slowing down and adding more distance is just as effective at avoiding accidents.