one small correction: most states have a towing speed limit of either 55 or 65 mph, so just about the same or slower than in Europe
Interesting, thanks for the correction! I didn’t spend the time to research it on a per-state / per-province level, when I researched this topic a while ago.
brake controller
In Europe electronic brake controllers aren’t really a thing. Mechanical overrun brakes are used to brake trailers instead.
That said, it still doesn’t make any sense that your tow rating does not take into account the presence of a brake controller
Cars in Europe usually have two tow ratings, one for braked, the other for unbraked trailers.
trailers up to 750 kg can be braked or unbraked and can be driven with a Class B driver’s license
trailers above 750 kg must be braked and need a separate Class BE driver’s license, if the total weight of the combination is above 3500 kg
![[image] Since many people seem to believe you can't tow with cars, here's roughly what dutch people end up doing on vacation.](https://feddit.de/pictrs/image/ea1db421-ccea-4e3d-af37-aec9b3e62de4.jpeg){kind=link}
Interesting, thanks for the correction! I didn’t spend the time to research it on a per-state / per-province level, when I researched this topic a while ago.
In Europe electronic brake controllers aren’t really a thing. Mechanical overrun brakes are used to brake trailers instead.
Cars in Europe usually have two tow ratings, one for braked, the other for unbraked trailers.