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Old 11-11-2018, 08:04 PM   #141
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aux brake poll

YES Most states require brakes and brake away switch.
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Old 11-11-2018, 08:29 PM   #142
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We have used aux brakes with all our rigs, some years back a towed broke free and killed a family with 3 kids, that owner did not have brakes. We had a van pin break maybe 15 years ago, the safety chains kept it behind us and the brake stopped it from hitting our diesel. Someone said brakes were not a law, well they are in PA, depending on the weight,
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Old 11-11-2018, 09:48 PM   #144
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Those that say it is not the law to have a braking system should actually look up the facts. It is the law everywhere except Missouri, most based on weight, a couple based on stopping distance. Here are 2 links I took 1 minute to look up. I'm sure each state and province has it on their own web site:


https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer-brakes/


https://www.towshop.com/trailer_supp...aking_laws.htm


If you are involved in an accident without tow brakes lawyers will eat you alive (even in Missouri), even if you are not at fault because you could have stopped or slowed significantly more with a braking system.
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Old 11-11-2018, 09:50 PM   #145
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100% I've had a few different ones in different toads, current one is the StayNPlay Duo, works great!
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Old 11-11-2018, 10:53 PM   #147
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Hello everyone.
Do you use a auxiliary braking system for your toad? No need to justify your choice. Just curious to see the numbers.
Just a simple yes or no.
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Dan

Yes!!!
Freeways with fairly steep hills and winding roads make me nervous without auxiliary braking in the toad.
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Too many years of Physics classes have made it the obvious answer...
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Old 11-11-2018, 11:47 PM   #149
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It's common sense & its the law. Imagine what the personal injury lawyer will do to you if you end up hitting another vehicle and they can blame it on no auxiliary brake? What would your insurance company say if you are violating state law?

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Crazy to not. 3plus tons on a hitch. Really.
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It is NOT the law
Ummmm..... yes it is
When the judge asks you if your vehicle was equipped with an emergency brake that could have prevented the head-on with a bus going the other direction, you may not have a good day with that answer..
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