[KLS]

A Tundra requires trailer brakes just to tow that car trailer empty.

My truck has a towing limit without a weight distributing hitch of 5000# and a tongue weight limit of 500#. I think those are too high. Would I try to pull a 5700# trailer with a bumper ball if it had trailer brakes? In blissful ignorance, yes. Would I suceed without mishap? Probably. I'd take it slow, drive in the day so the lights wouldn't be needed (they wouldn't hit the road, anyway), and try to find a time of day and roads that are lightly traveled.

Keep in mind that if you move the car aft on the trailer to lighten the tongue weight, you have the risk in increasing the trailer's tendency to sway. If the trailer starts to sway on you, mash the electric trailer brake controller button. If you have surge brakes, would hitting the truck brakes be good or cause more trouble??? Anyway, if you get to the side of the road without wrecking, move the car forward on the trailer to get the longitudinal center of gravity further forward.


Ken