Hi guys,
As you may remember I just got a Mazda CX-5. I plan to tow a 1978 Starcraft Starflite 6, which has a dry weight of 1225 lbs. (If it matters, the trailer is only 8 feet long). With minimal gear and just two vehicle occupants we should be well within the 2k lb tow limit of my vehicle. Which brings me to a question (I have not seen this answered in previous threads, and if it has been I apologize in advance!):
In California, a trailer of this size (under 1500 lbs) does does NOT require trailer brakes. However, my Mazda manual says that any trailer over 1000 lbs should have brakes.
My question is, do I really need to add brakes to my trailer? (7 inch hydraulic surge brakes were optional equipment on this trailer originally, so I assume they *could* be installed if I need to do so, but I'm wondering how necessary it is).
As you may remember I just got a Mazda CX-5. I plan to tow a 1978 Starcraft Starflite 6, which has a dry weight of 1225 lbs. (If it matters, the trailer is only 8 feet long). With minimal gear and just two vehicle occupants we should be well within the 2k lb tow limit of my vehicle. Which brings me to a question (I have not seen this answered in previous threads, and if it has been I apologize in advance!):
In California, a trailer of this size (under 1500 lbs) does does NOT require trailer brakes. However, my Mazda manual says that any trailer over 1000 lbs should have brakes.
My question is, do I really need to add brakes to my trailer? (7 inch hydraulic surge brakes were optional equipment on this trailer originally, so I assume they *could* be installed if I need to do so, but I'm wondering how necessary it is).
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