Are Supplemental Braking Systems Required to Flat Tow
Question:
Do you have to have a breaking system to flat tow? If you don’t how does that work and is it safe?
asked by: Christy L
Expert Reply:
It varies from state to state but supplemental braking systems are often required to flat tow. Even if they are not legally required it is a good idea in regards to flat towing safely. There are a number of considerations in regards to the system you are using, including the type of brakes your motorhome has.
The SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO Supplemental Braking System # SM99251 is our most popular option for hydraulic brakes and the SMI Air Force One Supplemental Braking System for Motor Homes with Air Brakes # SM99243 is the most popular option if your motorhome has air brakes.
These are permanent installs that are favored by a lot of people because they do not require you to activate or deactivate the system. There are also portable systems such as the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System # RM-9400 which are useful if you do not flat tow regularly or do not want a permanent install.
If you let me know the year, make and model of your vehicle I would be happy to recommend the best system for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Flat Tow Brake System - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- Recurring Set-Up
- Portable System
- Not Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Air Over Hydraulic Brakes
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Roadmaster
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Demco Air Force One Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Air Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Air Brakes
- Demco
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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