[T3] Towing (was RE: Wiring Harness Needed (was RE: Faulty Fuel Pump))

[Adriel Rowley]

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1971 Sunroof Squareback with F.I.- Located in Coastal San Diego County
Student, A.S.U. Mesa, AZ


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> Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:42:43 -0800
> From: fisherfarms at gmail.com
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: Re: [T3] Wiring Harness Needed (was RE: Faulty Fuel Pump)
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> The tow car does ALL the braking on every trailer. The electric trailer
> brake only works if the trailer comes unhitched from the tow car. A 2300
> lb car on a tow bar would be nothing for your Mercedes at 55-65 mph. Quit
> Researching everything to death and believing everything you read!
>
Mike, thank you for the encouragement, but I JUST bought this Mercedes! When it says it needs brakes, it means it! Do you realize this whole rig would weigh at least 5,900 pounds?! It is being towed by a vehicle that has a 125H.P. engine on a good day. 

Actually, this Ready Brake could make it easier. Please take a look at the video at 5:00 :http://www.readybrake.com/video.html. Instead of a tow bar, need to fabricate two plates. I wish someone on here be willing to weld up some. Anyone? 

I am thinking there might be already a hole though the bulkhead by going though the brake arm hole. That mean this rig could be loaned out, and if I went to the Invasion, give me and others options.


Thank you so very much!
Adriel