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Larry - 14 Jul 2005 03:48 GMT

How necessary is one when towing a Saturn behind a 38 ft pusher? Do they
make a BIG difference is stopping ability, or more peace of mind? How many
states actually require them?? thanks

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Leanne - 14 Jul 2005 04:50 GMT

> How necessary is one when towing a Saturn behind a 38 ft pusher? Do they
> make a BIG difference is stopping ability, or more peace of mind? How many
> states actually require them?? thanks

Take a look here for the laws:
http://www.brakebuddy.com/towing_laws.html#United_States_Towing_Laws

Earlier this year, I heard that Florida was starting to enforce
the law. I can sure tell when I am towing without the braking
system hooked up, as I do when taking the coach down the street
about a half mile for service.

Leanne

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BrianT - 14 Jul 2005 05:22 GMT

Anybody know what a Saturn SL2 weighs?

> How necessary is one when towing a Saturn behind a 38 ft pusher? Do they
> make a BIG difference is stopping ability, or more peace of mind? How
> many
> states actually require them?? thanks

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Bill Lederer - 14 Jul 2005 11:30 GMT

I towed a Saturn coupe for a couple of years without a brake system.
We have a 31' Class C. You hardly ever knew it was back there.

After reading all the different state, (and Canada), rules, I figured
I'd rather be safe than have my insurance company figure if they would
pay for a claim.

Bill L

>How necessary is one when towing a Saturn behind a 38 ft pusher? Do they
>make a BIG difference is stopping ability, or more peace of mind? How many
>states actually require them?? thanks

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MOMPEAGRAM - 14 Jul 2005 13:57 GMT

Same here. We tow a Saturn SW1 and have for at least 5 years without brake
system and as you say, don't even know it's there.

>I towed a Saturn coupe for a couple of years without a brake system.
> We have a 31' Class C. You hardly ever knew it was back there.
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>>many
>>states actually require them?? thanks

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