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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-08-2018, 08:01 PM
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Posted By rmkrum
Trailer Brake Stopping Power as Percentage of Weight

Just a hard stop on the TV alone takes a lot of distance. With the trailer, I’d bet even longer. No fun in an emergency either way. And yeah, 65-68 max when towing, assuming decent weather and dry...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-08-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,399
Posted By rmkrum
The top POSTED US speed limit is typically 70...

The top POSTED US speed limit is typically 70 MPH. I'm well aware that the traffic speed is typically way above that, especially around were I commute daily in California. (GPS often points out...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-25-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,399
Posted By rmkrum
My absolute favorite thing is departing a...

My absolute favorite thing is departing a campground on a dirt or gravel road. :wally:

There I can get the rig up to 25-30 MPH, and push the manual brake control to full on. At which the AS tires...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-24-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,399
Posted By rmkrum
As I've mentioned in another thread, technology...

As I've mentioned in another thread, technology does not cure 'stupid'. Fancy hitches, upgraded tires, trailer disc brake systems, active trailer anti-skid systems, and the like should be thought of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-24-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,399
Posted By rmkrum
Since the Airstream brakes are quite capable of...

Since the Airstream brakes are quite capable of locking up all the wheels, I suspect that the OEM brakes are quite powerful enough to stop the AS all by itself. I was quite capable of smoking all 8...
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