Understanding Overrun Brake Towing Capacity of 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Question:

Hello, I was looking at the towing specifications of my 2018 Range Rover Sport and it has different tongue weight capacities one with and one without overrun brakes. What is overrun brakes and does installing a brake controller do the same thing and therefore allow me to carry a heavier tongue weight? Thank you

asked by: Brake C

Expert Reply:

Overrun brakes are brakes that use the inertia of the trailer against the vehicle braking to activate trailer brakes. For trailer brakes this is most commonly a style known as surge brakes that use hydraulic pressure. Installing a brake controller in your 2018 Range Rover Sport to operate trailer electric brakes would provide the same purpose. A really popular option is the Brake EVN # TK63VR which to install in your vehicle would only require the # 3035-P which plugs in under the dash.

expert reply by: Jameson C