Another Trailer to haul your SmartCar

[b2fortwo]

It doesn't have any brakes. It's GVCW is under 2900 lbs which is why on this and similar models they didn't put brakes on it. With the SmartCar it's GCVW is 2300 lbs.

The hubs are the same ones they use on the heavier trailers so brakes can be added. I'll be adding them myself. I just need to buy the brakes and wire them in. I found some at Cabela's that are electric disk brakes. Much smaller and lighter weight so I'm going to look at those.

[AJ2009]

Thanks for the info. Looks like California & Nevada require trailers with a GVW over 1500 lbs to be fitted with brakes. Does anyone know if this applies to trailers registered outside those states but just passing through ?

[Yellow Bird]

Originally Posted by AJ2009

Thanks for the ino. Looks like California & Nevada require trailers with a GVW over 1500 lbs to be fitted with brakes. Does anyone know if this applies to trailers registered outside those states but just passing through ?

I expect it applies to all vehicles operated in the state. Years ago I got a ticket in Wyoming for driving on an expired license even though the license was not considered expired from my home state. The judge said my ignorance of Wyoming's laws was no excuse. That it was my responsibility to drive by all the laws of the state I was in.

Trailer Brake Requirements For Towed Vehicles

New York is even lower.

[AJ2009]

Thanks - very useful link.

[donnyonee]

still way under the 1000 lb rule with the tent trailer

[SmartTrailer]

Take a look at the Smart Trailer USA.

Richard