Towing with a Toyota Highlander?

Will-C · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 1:27 pm Post subject: Towing with a Toyota Highlander?

Just me, but I think irregardless of Florida's stance on having brakes on both axles I would do the upgrade and have brakes on both axles. Then your all set to go anywhere. No sense having to check individual state laws to go on a multi state trip. I would guess the dealer ordered the second axle with out brakes to make his deal look sweeter. Safe Travels
D.D.

Rcbeach · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 2:35 pm Post subject:

D.D.

You are correct. I was looking at the states I will go thru to get Florida and found that North Carolina & Georgia also have brakes on all wheels requirement. So I guess I have more work to do this winter than I thought.

Thanks

Sunbeam · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 4:08 pm Post subject:

I think going ahead with the brake upgrade is a good approach. I'm sure you won't "mind" having a second braked axle, and then you're good to go everywhere with nary another thought about it.

I went with Kodiak discs. They have a couple of material choices. I opted for the Dacromet coated ones. They also have stainless, and maybe other choices. At one point I had a problem (which turned out to be with a non-Kodiak component) and Kodiak bent over backwards to help me out, so I have a positive feeling about the company.

thataway · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 6:34 pm Post subject:

Florida brake trailer laws have been the same since I arrived in Florida in 1992. You are held to the state law of each state you travel in, as to trailer brakes. No reciprocity. Same goes for overall length etc.

I would agree with those who think it would be very unusual to be ticketed for only one axle brake system on a tandem axle trailer. However, My friend who was stopped by DOT for weight, also had the brake requirement checked. There was also a trailer inspection on a number of boat trailers going to a SKS tournament a couple of years ago by FL DOT.

Rcbeach · Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:36 pm Post subject:

Sunbeam & Bob, thanks for the advice and info. I am going ahead with the additional brakes. I need to look at the best approach $ wise based on the new brakes that were installed last year and determine if my actuator will handle the additional brakes. I had UFP brakes initially which did not hold up in the salt water of Ocean City. Last year I went with TieDown using stainless guides and pistons which solved my caliper sticking problem with the UFP.

hardee · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 3:49 pm Post subject:

ssobol · Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2015 4:22 pm Post subject:

They can simply say that you are required to comply with their state laws while in their state. Happens all the time. For example, you can't legally smoke pot in WY, even if you have a legal right to do so in CO as a resident of that state.