Trailer Brake Control

Asked by krc1004 Mar 09, 2019 at 11:56 PM about the 2019 RAM 1500 Limited Crew Cab 4WD

Question type: General

How Important is the trailer brake control?  I'm towing a small motorcycle
trailer(total w/bikes about 3500 LBS).  Do I need the controller?

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Yes. Two tons of uncontrolled weight pushing on your back bumper in a hard stop can make the difference between life and death.

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F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Your state probably legally requires trailer brakes. https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer- brakes/

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