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Whats safe without a Brake controller?

Discussion in 'Towing' started by michaelg589, May 29, 2012.

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  1. Jun 4, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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    Rocksville

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    You mean the brake controller doesn't magically slow the trailer down by itself? ;)

    I realize you can never be too sure, since I'm new around here you can't just presume I understand that. But yes, I do understand that. I sold my dodge 2500 when I sold my lost rock buggy, but I kept the brake controller. Since I have the controller and it will take all of 5 minutes to wire up, I ought to make use of it. Bring pushed to my death by trailer-not-stopping is not on my list of things to try.
     
    Rocksville, Jun 4, 2012
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  2. Jun 4, 2012 at 4:00 PM
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    If AAA's info is accurate, you will be required by law to have working trailer brakes.

    http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/trailer-brakes/
     
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