msixty
08-14-2016, 10:45 PM
I'm wondering about the legality of Uhaul tow dollies that aren't equipped with brakes.
Alberta has the following trailer brake requirements:
If gross laden weight of trailer is 909 kg / 2,004 Ibs or over, or if gross trailer weight is over half that of the unit, independent braking system is required.
Not required for trailers with a gross laden weight of not more than 910 kg (2006 Ibs) or trailers with a gross laden weight of less than half of the weight of the towing unit.
Breakaway brakes are required on trailers over 907 kg (2,000 Ibs).
(source: http://www.rvda.ca/ProvBrakeReqts.asp#AB and http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType41/Production/recvehtowguide.pdf page 8)
Since Uhaul tow dollies are 750 lbs dry, how could you legally haul a car with a pickup?
I would feel confident towing a 4250 lbs combination (dolly + 3500 lbs car) without brakes, but it wouldn't be legal?
Alberta has the following trailer brake requirements:
If gross laden weight of trailer is 909 kg / 2,004 Ibs or over, or if gross trailer weight is over half that of the unit, independent braking system is required.
Not required for trailers with a gross laden weight of not more than 910 kg (2006 Ibs) or trailers with a gross laden weight of less than half of the weight of the towing unit.
Breakaway brakes are required on trailers over 907 kg (2,000 Ibs).
(source: http://www.rvda.ca/ProvBrakeReqts.asp#AB and http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType41/Production/recvehtowguide.pdf page 8)
Since Uhaul tow dollies are 750 lbs dry, how could you legally haul a car with a pickup?
I would feel confident towing a 4250 lbs combination (dolly + 3500 lbs car) without brakes, but it wouldn't be legal?