I recently had to delve into the brakes on a trailer and was quite surprised at how they work. With all of the advances in technology, it’s a wonder that this method still exists as the majority of ...

A brake controller makes a trailer stop more like a car. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of accessories for trailering, but nothing makes a bigger difference than the best trailer brake controller ...

If you are towing a trailer weighing more than 1,650 pounds (750kg), it is likely a braked trailer. These heavier trailers, often with two or more axles, have their own electric brakes, which are ...

It's a convenience whose time has come. Historically, contractors who owned multiple-vehicle fleets pulling electric brake trailers were required to wire each vehicle separately for towing a trailer. ...

It’s imperative to have a trailer brake controller when towing a trailer that has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. In most states, an adjustable trailer brake controller is required when ...

The light Ranger mobile universal trailer tester (MUTT) from Innovative Products of America is the latest in light and electric brake trailer testing units. The unit is designed for utility and ...

Equipment trailer brake mis-adjustments and failures can dramatically increase stopping distances, resulting in increased chance of collisions or loss of control. Properly maintaining your trailer ...

There are two things to know if you’re going to tow a trailer: Towing is never a trivial matter, and you can never have too much brakes. If you can't pull a trailer over a hill because you don’t have ...

Equipment trailers are a vital tool in the construction and landscaping trades, so having them working properly and being well-maintained is a critical part of business success. One area of trailers ...

Like trailers themselves, trailer brakes come in a variety of sizes and system designs. Conversely, there is at least one constant: Without proper brakes and control of them, your trailer becomes an ...