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chawk610
04-26-2011, 05:05 PM
Ok.. I have a single axle trailer with disconnected brakes... will it pass inspection? Not sure 'bout the law here... Texas
flipper
04-26-2011, 05:08 PM
Why wouldn't it? Assuming that you are with in the weight limits of the axle and tires no reason for it to fail is there?
Dylan
04-26-2011, 05:10 PM
I always refer to here:
http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm
From reading the chart, you're good under 4500lbs.
Hope that helps!
chawk610
04-26-2011, 05:17 PM
oh yea... my lil boat is under 2000... Thanks guys!
j.mccreight@hotmail.com
04-26-2011, 09:04 PM
By the looks of that website thats for commercial trailers. Personal trailers in tx do not have a safety inspection so you are good.
TX.X-30 fan
04-26-2011, 10:08 PM
No law just pay the registration here and tow. Do other states inspect trailers??
chawk610
04-27-2011, 10:06 AM
Heck if I know... thanks for the info guys!!!!!!!!
oh yea... my lil boat is under 2000... Thanks guys!
You're probably at #3,500 with trailer, fuel and gear.
chawk610
04-27-2011, 03:16 PM
you know... prolly right... how much does (1) beer weigh x (24)?
ski_king
04-27-2011, 03:40 PM
mid 80's S&S: 2200 lb.
trailer: about 700 lb.
Just under the 3000 lb. limit in most states for brakes, etc.
but by the time you add gas, gear, waterlogged floors, etc, you are well over 3000
flipper
04-27-2011, 04:14 PM
Does Texas even really have laws?
strad
04-27-2011, 04:53 PM
Does Texas even really have laws?
Haha that's classic!
This thread has me curious -- I don't have a trailering background yet -- so I'm wondering under what circumstances with a ps190 on a trailer are you going to really wish you had trailer brakes? Legality/inspections aside I mean.
flipper
04-27-2011, 05:08 PM
Haha that's classic!
This thread has me curious -- I don't have a trailering background yet -- so I'm wondering under what circumstances with a ps190 on a trailer are you going to really wish you had trailer brakes? Legality/inspections aside I mean.
Depends on your tow vehicle and what kind of towing you are doing. If there is any chance on needing to make a sudden stop, you are going to want them.
strad
04-27-2011, 06:47 PM
The tow vehicle in my case would probably be a half-ton suburban. And yeah, I'd probably want them. I try to plan ahead and leave a big space cushion in front of me, but you really never know when that sudden stop is going to be necessary!
flipper
04-27-2011, 06:52 PM
In a burbon I'd say have them unless the lake is close and no highway driving. They are heavy as it is, and not made for much weight.
ahhudgins
04-27-2011, 07:11 PM
No law just pay the registration here and tow. Do other states inspect trailers??
When I purchased my last MC that had brakes, I talked with my local garage, DMV, and I even asked one State Trooper. I could not get the same answer from any of them regarding my trailer inspection. I heard "It depends on lenght.....It depends on weight....It depends on type of brakes....It doesn't need to be inspected" I had it inspected one time and then I noticed that not one other boat trailer parked at the marina had an inspection sticker on it. After the first year I just pulled my sticker off and I haven't had it inspected since. My local garage told me he would just check my lights, but he wasn't going to test the surge brakes so he really didn't want to fool with it. I'm in VA.
ahhudgins
04-27-2011, 07:15 PM
I do make sure my brakes are in good working condition before I tow regardless of the law. I bought the Maristar 200VRS and towed it from Michigan to Virginia and found out the brakes weren't working. It helps a LOT when they are working!:D
chawk610
04-28-2011, 07:06 AM
Does Texas even really have laws?
We have some... just the right amount in most cases... that's why yall all wish you were from here!!!!! :cool: