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06-22-2022, 06:01 PM
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GNP to Banff (flat tow dingy)
Does Alberta require braking for a flat towed dingy behind a M/H? Thanks
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06-22-2022, 10:15 PM
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No date on this document , but it appears that if toad is less than 50% of coach weight brakes are not required .
I'll check to see if there is definite , up to date info available . 
EDIT: Conflicting info from this site . Brakes required over a certain weight " OR " over 1/2 weight of tow vehicle .
So I would consider brakes a necessity unless your toad is under the weight limit .
www.camping-canada.com/towing_regulations_e.asp
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06-22-2022, 11:11 PM
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From another post of yours this is your equipment:
Tiffin Allegra Open Road 32 ft V-10 flat towing a 2 door Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wranglers are heavy. I'm surprised you don't have braking installed.
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06-23-2022, 07:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twogypsies
From another post of yours this is your equipment:
Tiffin Allegra Open Road 32 ft V-10 flat towing a 2 door Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wranglers are heavy. I'm surprised you don't have braking installed.
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My coach is 20+k lbs. and toad is about 3,400 lbs. I believe.
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06-23-2022, 06:52 PM
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What are your local laws , regarding toad braking systems ? 
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06-23-2022, 07:49 PM
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I can't find it right now but I think the law here is anything over 2,000 lbs. needs one. I'll keep looking for it and post it if I can find it.
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06-23-2022, 09:39 PM
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Legal or not, highly recommended unless you're headed home on a flat route.
Though my rig has a theoretical minimum 10,300lb tow capacity (notwithstanding the 5,000 lb-rated hitch), I would not want an unbraked toad on many of the highways I've travelled on the past 5 weeks.
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06-24-2022, 11:59 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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All 50 states and 10 Provinces have different criteria for towing a second vehicle 4 wheels down behind a motor home. Tow dollies and trailers are regulated differently. It would be a monumental challenge to be compliant in all. If your set up is legally compliant in your home licensing jurisdiction, you are considered compliant by reciprocity.
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06-25-2022, 09:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 95f5334j
All 50 states and 10 Provinces have different criteria for towing a second vehicle 4 wheels down behind a motor home. Tow dollies and trailers are regulated differently. It would be a monumental challenge to be compliant in all. If your set up is legally compliant in your home licensing jurisdiction, you are considered compliant by reciprocity.
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Pretty sure if he had an auxiliary braking system in the toad he would be compliant everywhere.
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07-16-2022, 05:20 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Safety First. Get and use a aux brake.
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