Dick
You might want to check with state laws on trailer weight and if they
require brakes over certain weight. My self I want brakes on anything over
2500 # even behind my Dodge 1 ton pick up. The main thing is if you go with
electric, the salt loves to get into everything. Just more work when you get
home to clean up.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2002 3:59 PM
Subject: To Brake or Not To Brake?
> What are the roads from Texas to Bonneville like? I've towed my basic,
brakeless, flatbed car trailer from Texas to Florida, to New York, to North
Carolina, and Ohio with no problems. I've never gone farther west than New
Mexico, and haven't ventured into Utah and Bonneville yet. I'm getting
ready to get a new flatbed to haul my racecar to Maxton, El Mirage, and
Bonneville. Should I get it with optional electric brakes, or are they
un-necessary for hauling my car. When I had an enclosed car hauler, I had
electric brakes, and wouldn't dream of towing such a big, heavy trailer
without them, but the flatbed is so much smaller and lighter. I saved the
anti-sway device and load equalizer from the enclosed trailer, and have been
very happy with their assistance on the smaller open trailer. I'll continue
to use those devices, but what about brakes? Comments?
> Dick J
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