Question about towing and brake controllers

[stevealbrech]

Today I attempted to install my lexan replacement front curved window in my Avion 1985 25H. It was a failure, I could not get the rubber seals in place to hold the window. I am extremely frustrated. I called Chuck at Cayo and am thinking it would be best to take the trailer to him and let him do it. It's about a 2 hour drive from me. I have not towed the trailer yet, I had it towed to where it currently is for my restoration purposes. I have not installed a brake controller on my truck yet. Any opinions on whether I can tow this thing without a brake controller just to get this work done? The reason I ask is that I am under a time limit here as the village where it's parked has given me an ultimatum to get it out of there, but I don't want to store it publicly until I have the window fixed since it's a security issue. Any help is appreciated

[wkerfoot]

How far do you have to tow the trailer and over what type of road, i.e. interstate, back roads, city streets?

Bill

[cwf]

Can you remove the frame and take it to them to replace for you? You could put that in your TV and just drive it over..

I would NOT pull without having my brakes working...

[Msmoto]

You may wish to ask a windshield installer how to do this.


Ms Tommie Lauer
Greensboro, NC
2015 Serenity 30 RB / 2008 Dodge Cummins 4 X 4
WBCCI #4165 AIR #31871

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by stevealbrech

Today I attempted to install my lexan replacement front curved window in my Avion 1985 25H. It was a failure, I could not get the rubber seals in place to hold the window. I am extremely frustrated. I called Chuck at Cayo and am thinking it would be best to take the trailer to him and let him do it. It's about a 2 hour drive from me. I have not towed the trailer yet, I had it towed to where it currently is for my restoration purposes. I have not installed a brake controller on my truck yet. Any opinions on whether I can tow this thing without a brake controller just to get this work done? The reason I ask is that I am under a time limit here as the village where it's parked has given me an ultimatum to get it out of there, but I don't want to store it publicly until I have the window fixed since it's a security issue. Any help is appreciated

Illinois law requires functioning brakes on trailers exceeding 3,000 lbs GW. Most states have similar requirements.

Towing World Official Website

Yes you can tow but the issue is stopping. Here is my personal take on this:

If you are willing to take on the effort and expense to have the window repaired properly then why take on a risky towing adventure? Perhaps taking the time to install a brake controller (BC) is the correct step to take.

Installing a BC on most TV's takes a few hours (or less if the TV is factory wired) and is money well spent IMO.

Regards,

Kevin

[r carl]

Originally Posted by stevealbrech

Today I attempted to install my lexan replacement front curved window in my Avion 1985 25H. It was a failure, I could not get the rubber seals in place to hold the window. I am extremely frustrated. I called Chuck at Cayo and am thinking it would be best to take the trailer to him and let him do it. It's about a 2 hour drive from me. I have not towed the trailer yet, I had it towed to where it currently is for my restoration purposes. I have not installed a brake controller on my truck yet. Any opinions on whether I can tow this thing without a brake controller just to get this work done? The reason I ask is that I am under a time limit here as the village where it's parked has given me an ultimatum to get it out of there, but I don't want to store it publicly until I have the window fixed since it's a security issue. Any help is appreciated

I would be talking to the glass shops in your area.

[m.hony]

A glass company should be able to put the window in on-site.