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Originally Posted by NamSand
Why no brakes??
We run no brakes on trailer when the trailer and load are less than 0.75 t (metric). As soon as the trailer is above 0.75 t, brakes are recommended both for on and off road use.
I had and experience when a dragon boat trailer (approximately 1.5 t) pushed my car on a down hill section when I was trying to stop in front of my house. This is not a nice feeling and the trailer has overrun brakes.
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I don't plan on hauling any heavy loads where brakes would be needed. The most weight I would ever see myself loading in the trailer would be 600 - 700 pounds.
brakes would be nice but I don't think they are needed for my application.