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Towing with my LR3 - 2/5/2008 7:42:45 AM

sharperimage1973

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i have a car hauler trailer weights about 3000lbs, double axles. i will be adding 4 4wheelers to the trailer addign about 2600lbs. total pounds 5600lbs. do i need to get it wired for the trailer brakes? i have never really pulled with my LR3.

thanks in advance
chris

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RE: Towing with my LR3 - 2/5/2008 3:05:11 PM

Spots and Dots

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Trailer braks are always a plus, but I wouldn't be overly worried about it. Just give yourself plenty of room to stop.

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RE: Towing with my LR3 - 2/5/2008 3:36:36 PM

seaosrover

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YES! Get the brake control! It will be alot safer and save wear and tear on your vehicle. The controler is not that expensive and the vehicle is pre wired. It's a no brainer.

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RE: Towing with my LR3 - 2/20/2008 6:46:34 AM

sharperimage1973

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thanks to both of you, i went with the trailer brakes and it works awesome... i had no problem stopping, i was loaded with 4 polaris 700 4 wheelers each weighting about 700lbs each. thanks.

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