[Texas TC]

The argument I have heard is that states generally do not have laws that specifically designate a towed vehicle as a trailer. Most states have laws that dictate when brakes are required on trailers but not cars, trucks, ect. being towed behind anything. All the auxiliary brake manufacturers like to show those pretty spread sheets and colorful maps instructing you which state requires brakes at what weight. But if you will look close, it will specifically talk about trailers.

I own a Roadmaster auxiliary braking system. I absolutely hate it. In my case, my combined weight of the coach and the towed vehicle does not meet my GVWR of 25900# and no where close to the GCWR of 33000# so I am not putting undue pressure on the brake system of my coach. I carry a certified weight ticket showing this fact in case one of the weights and measure boys ever stops me and wants to discuss it while I am on a trip. I also carry the auxiliary brake system in the basement of the coach in case the officer wins the argument.

I have towed my Jeep almost 30000 miles in the last 22 months and only used the brake system 3000 of those miles. I prefer not to use it.