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07-12-2018, 09:35 PM
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Towing 3k with 2001 Bounder, no trailer brakes
I want to tow my small car on a car dolly with no brakes. 3,000 pounds total.. Problem? Should I add brakes?
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07-12-2018, 09:42 PM
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I wouldn't advise no brakes. Problem? Only if it breaks loose & goes careening down the freeway to hit another vehicle or if you can't stop a 10 ton coach in enough distance because you have an extra 3+k pounds pushing you & you didn't have trailer brakes. Then the biggest problem you'll have is losing all you have to a plaintiff's lawyer. Should you add brakes? Definitely.
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07-13-2018, 12:28 PM
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Besides in almost all states, a 3K trailer is required to have a break-away brake system.
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07-13-2018, 03:04 PM
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Correct, even the states that don’t require six brakes under a specific weight do have break away braking requirement.
Had them setup on our Toad and wouldn’t tow without. Much better in an emergency stop also with the added braking.
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07-16-2018, 09:17 AM
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Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta.
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Look for a car dolly with surge brakes. Nothing else required.
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07-16-2018, 10:36 AM
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Yes a dolly will work. All you have to do is find space for it when you are parked. Because of that, we tow four-down.
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07-17-2018, 03:56 AM
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Location: Saranac, NY
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I built the tow dolly with the intention of selling it, make a few bucks and build another to keep. I have changed my mind and keeping this one. I can add brakes for $138 so that's the way to go.
Our toad can't be towed 4 down or I'd go that route.
Thanks
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