Re: We Want One!
Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2017 2:55 pm
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B190 Enthusiasts
Website for owners of Airstream's B190 and Okanagan campers: "It's not a slow car; it's a fast house!"
https://b190.com/
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Re: We Want One!
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:28 pm
Interesting. Note, I think some other states don't distinguish from a vehicle being towed, so it's best to be prepared for the most restrictive law you're likely to encounter. (Some states say anything over 3,000 lbs - which most vehicles will pass - require brakes.)190-b-651 wrote:After reading what brake buddy had to say about the laws governing towing what they are quoting is standard trailer laws not motor vehicle in-tow of course it makes you think there product is required.
California motor vehicle code 26458 - C line A
Also, I'm not sure I'd want to rely on the B190's brakes alone. They're already under a pretty heavy load, from 9,000 lbs of camper, so adding another couple thousand pounds of car is going to really push them...especially on downhill grades!
Re: We Want One!
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2017 2:05 pm
Lol yea I agree brakes are always better I called the commercial guy at California highway patrol he did the research for me because he wasn't sure himself. And its a loophole that is there for a reason if not then tow trucks couldn't operate other than flatbeds.
And in the future its a possibility to add a system but as for now its not in the budget.
I guess I posted the motor vehicle codes as a knee jerk reaction after reading brake buddies list of laws for every state. I knew it wasn't as stated in there sales information.
It actually pulls really good definitely stopping distance is increased and in California towing anything your limited to 55 mph.
I just wanted to make sure nothing has changed in the last few years lessons I've learned dealing with law enforcement driving commercially most officer's know what the laws are but a few think they know. And as the law reads it would look to be that brakes are required until you read subdivision C line 3 and thats the information i wanted to have with me in case of anyone questioning the situation.
So now im going to rearrange my list and move paint after brakes. And your right I know im legal in California but that could change from state to state and its no question its definitely safer with the brakes on the tow vehicle.
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And in the future its a possibility to add a system but as for now its not in the budget.
I guess I posted the motor vehicle codes as a knee jerk reaction after reading brake buddies list of laws for every state. I knew it wasn't as stated in there sales information.
It actually pulls really good definitely stopping distance is increased and in California towing anything your limited to 55 mph.
I just wanted to make sure nothing has changed in the last few years lessons I've learned dealing with law enforcement driving commercially most officer's know what the laws are but a few think they know. And as the law reads it would look to be that brakes are required until you read subdivision C line 3 and thats the information i wanted to have with me in case of anyone questioning the situation.
So now im going to rearrange my list and move paint after brakes. And your right I know im legal in California but that could change from state to state and its no question its definitely safer with the brakes on the tow vehicle.
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