07/27/03: The 1-2-5-10 of Trailers
1 = 1,000
Trailers over 1,000 pounds should have their own brakes.
2 = 2,000
Trailers over 2,000 pounds require maximum engine cooling and auxiliary automatic transmission cooler on tow vehicle.
5 = 5,000/500
Conventional trailers over 5,000 pounds (up to 10,000 pounds) or tongue weight over 500 pounds require weight-distributing hitches.
10 = 10,000
Trailers over 10,000 pounds must be gooseneck or fifth-wheel.
Trailers over 1,000 pounds should have their own brakes.
2 = 2,000
Trailers over 2,000 pounds require maximum engine cooling and auxiliary automatic transmission cooler on tow vehicle.
5 = 5,000/500
Conventional trailers over 5,000 pounds (up to 10,000 pounds) or tongue weight over 500 pounds require weight-distributing hitches.
10 = 10,000
Trailers over 10,000 pounds must be gooseneck or fifth-wheel.
Posted 07/27/03 |
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