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Utah UPS driver killed 12/1/08
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<blockquote data-quote="soberups" data-source="post: 443257" data-attributes="member: 14668"><p>Pup trailers are equipped with electric trailer brakes. There is a trailer brake controller mounted on the dashboard of all hitch cars that ties the brake pedal of the car into the brakes on the trailer. The system is identical to those commonly used on RV's or boat trailers. If the system is working properly, the trailer makes no difference in stopping distance; the added weight of the trailer is offset by the additional braking traction provided by the four tires of the trailer. As far as a CDL is concerned, the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of the pkg car/pup trailer is under the limit that would require a CDL. I know all of this because I have been pulling a pup trailer every day for 18 years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="soberups, post: 443257, member: 14668"] Pup trailers are equipped with electric trailer brakes. There is a trailer brake controller mounted on the dashboard of all hitch cars that ties the brake pedal of the car into the brakes on the trailer. The system is identical to those commonly used on RV's or boat trailers. If the system is working properly, the trailer makes no difference in stopping distance; the added weight of the trailer is offset by the additional braking traction provided by the four tires of the trailer. As far as a CDL is concerned, the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of the pkg car/pup trailer is under the limit that would require a CDL. I know all of this because I have been pulling a pup trailer every day for 18 years. [/QUOTE]
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