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Frank, It sounds as though you have an ideal tow rig. The trailer brakes are obviously electric and probably were unhooked when they rusted and malfunctioned. Do yourself a favor, rebuild the brakes and install an adjustable electric brake unit inside your truck. I am sure on a nice dry road your rig will stop with that 3500# trailer/tractor/mower behind it, but try it on a freshly wetted surface after a hot day or on snow and ice. You will probably see your tractor and mower passing you. The cab mounted brake unit will allow you to adjust the stopping ability of the trailer brakes or use just them to pull you out of a skid. They are GREAT for icy conditions! Happy motoring, Cutter.
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Well said Cutter. Frank, I think you will find that the FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, from which ours, the CMVSS were copied and translated into Metric units) requires that ALL trailers in excess of 3500# GVWR must be equipped with their own braking system. While this is a STANDARD and not a LAW, most states have adopted them as law. Check with your states MOT (or the AAA)and I'm sure they will be happy to provide you with the info. The brakes are NOT just to let you stop, but also to enable you to maintain control. Best of luck.
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Thanks for the advice. After all you've said, I think I would feel more comfortable with the brakes hooked up and functioning. I don't tow any great distance, probably 10 miles maximum but I'd hate for my stupidity to cause someone else grief. I wouldn't be too happy if it caused ME any grief either. My truck is already set up with an electric brake controller in the cab as it was used to pull a 5th wheel. All I have to do is convert the 7-pin blade connector in the bed to a 6-pin and run it back to the trailer. I don't know what condition the trailer brakes are in but we will find out here shortly. Sounds like a nice piddling job for the Christmas season if the weather would just warm up a bit. That ground still gets mighty cold, even in Texas. Once again, thanks for the help and advice. I don't know what I'd do without this board.
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