Comments on: I’m On The Road Now http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo-blog/2007/11/07/im-on-the-road-now/ Just another WordPress weblog Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:48:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Troy http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo-blog/2007/11/07/im-on-the-road-now/#comment-47 Troy Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:28:05 +0000 http://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/volvo-blog/2007/11/07/im-on-the-road-now/#comment-47 Okay, I know this happened last year but a comment about the braking: It's a good idea when towing a load that really taxes the vehicle you're driving, to consider trailer brakes. It makes a significant difference in your ability to stop as well as saves wear and tear on your brake system. If you don't want to deal with electric trailer brakes you can find trailers that have surge brakes; they activate when you brake and the trailer pushing against your hitch applies pressure to the trailer break pads. There is nothing worse then going down a steep decline with a large load and inadequate brakes. Been there, done that, had the seat fabric surgically removed from my britches. Okay, I know this happened last year but a comment about the braking: It’s a good idea when towing a load that really taxes the vehicle you’re driving, to consider trailer brakes. It makes a significant difference in your ability to stop as well as saves wear and tear on your brake system. If you don’t want to deal with electric trailer brakes you can find trailers that have surge brakes; they activate when you brake and the trailer pushing against your hitch applies pressure to the trailer break pads.

There is nothing worse then going down a steep decline with a large load and inadequate brakes. Been there, done that, had the seat fabric surgically removed from my britches.

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