Most states say or require any trailer over 4000# to have brakes.
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
To: <LGMCAFEE@aol.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2005 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: trailer brakes
> Larry,
> I've got two wheel brakes on my open trailer. Previously, I had an
> enclosed and had four wheel on it, and I wouldn't want any less on that
> heavy of a rig. One word of advice, be absolutely certain you have a good
> plug connector, and safety it with either a nylon tie or a piece of duct
> tape. I had my plug come undone when I was coming down out of the
> mountains in North Carolina once and it gave me a thrill that probably
> rivals earning a red hat!
> Dick J
> In East Texas
>
> LGMCAFEE@aol.com wrote:
> I am in the market for an enclosed car trailer 8ft 6in by 24 ft long. Do
> you
> think I need brakes on both axles? I have been thinking maybe I should but
> don't know for sure if its necessary.
> Thanks Larry Mac
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