FlyTDI Guy
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Comparing a tractor/trailer setup to this is not exactly relevant. They are designed to stop from back>front. The majority of energy is in the load which is fully braked with a lot of tire/road contact surface area. Even so, jack-knifing can and does happen.
I'm going to assume this dolly has brakes of some kind. The OP's area requires them if towing over 3000 lbs. Electric=fragile, high upkeep, usually in some state of disrepair and generally fiddly. Surge=better but... The issue is, you're only braking one end of the haul (the wrong end) and indirectly at that. Inertia can and will un-dolly the vehicle in a worst case scenario. Most importantly, the ratio of vehicle to haul weight is not good.
While this haul may be possible, It would be foolish to harbor any illusions that it will be safe. JMHO...
I'm going to assume this dolly has brakes of some kind. The OP's area requires them if towing over 3000 lbs. Electric=fragile, high upkeep, usually in some state of disrepair and generally fiddly. Surge=better but... The issue is, you're only braking one end of the haul (the wrong end) and indirectly at that. Inertia can and will un-dolly the vehicle in a worst case scenario. Most importantly, the ratio of vehicle to haul weight is not good.
While this haul may be possible, It would be foolish to harbor any illusions that it will be safe. JMHO...
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