redneck joe
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sorry if I sounded like an a.. Not my intent.
If you don't want them, and it appears you don't, then don't.
If you don't want them, and it appears you don't, then don't.
That accident was caused by towing way to much boat on a bumper hitch AND driving to fast for the conditions. As specifically stated by the Original poster.
Tennessee changed the trailer towing law in 2010 the New Tennessee Code Annotated is cited in this thread.
I bet he had slowed down and driven more appropriate for the conditions as well, as maybe not used a bumper hitch to tow a 4000lb boat as well.
That is Not enough tow vehicle for that set up.
Let me change the title to this thread, IT is not NECCESSARY for me to have trailer brakes for my setup should I bother with them, and are there any Cheaper alternatives to spending $400 on system prone to failure.
I'm pretty sure I gave an answer to satisfy BOTH sides here.... jus sayin
I'll wait.
Maybe, but I'm not sold on electric brakes on boat trailers. Seems like most folks can't figure out how to keep their lights working let alone trusting their wiring to brakes.
LOL...you do realize that is the phone number and not the code right?Ok just did some further research. Tennessee code annotated 615-741-2848 states brakes are required over 3000lbs.