jignpig wrote: buch1565 wrote: I had my calipers removed and the lines sealed. I have a full size truck and it stops the boat just fine. No more worries of overheating, hub melt down, decreases mileage due to sticking. Never slept better. 2006 Cougar FTD.I dont know how others feel and it is your boat, but I would think that you may have issues traveling in some states for not having a trailer brake system. Also, a full size truck doesnt guarantee stopping power on wet/slick surfaces. I own a full size truck also but I would not want to put myself in that position to rely solely on truck brakes when towing a 20 foot/2 ton package, not to mention replacing the braking system more often on the truck due to increased heat, warped rotors and brake pads having to do double duty. To each their own IMHO. I have to agree with jignpig on this one. I know its the law here in RI, Ct. & Ma to have breaks on a trailer weighing more the 3K lbs. I left my now defunct BCB dealer one day and didnt notice the mechanic had left a brake lock out decive installed on my 06 Puma trailer. I got on the highway was towing no problem all of a sudden traffic came to an emergency stop. I hit the brakes hard on my full sized Tundra and the trailer pushed the truck like I couldnt beleive. The truck started swaying and I had to pump the crap out of the brakes and pull into the breakdown lane to avoid the traffic ahead. After I regained my compsure and changed my shorts. I discover the lock out device. I removed it and had no further issues. I will never tow without brakes!
