It's a convenience whose time has come. Historically, contractors who owned multiple-vehicle fleets pulling electric brake trailers were required to wire each vehicle separately for towing a trailer. ...

It’s imperative to have a trailer brake controller when towing a trailer that has electric or electric over hydraulic brakes. In most states, an adjustable trailer brake controller is required when ...

The GMC Sierra full-size pickup was made for hauling; if you own one, chances are strong that at some point, you’ll be barreling through the countryside with a boat, a camper, or some other trailered ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted an temporary exemption period to allow commercial motor vehicle operators to use trailer-mounted electric brake controllers that monitor and ...

When towing, each state has its own rules as to how much you can tow before trailer brakes are required and for good reason; you don't want to find out on a downhill, during inclement weather, that ...

A time-delayed controller is much simpler. These brake controllers detect when you apply the brakes, usually using the same signal your brake lights get, and send a signal to your trailer to apply the ...

To make towing a little easier and more secure, you must equip yourself with a quality trailer-brake controller. Designed to apply your trailer’s brakes to increase your safety as you navigate the ...

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is asking for public comment on an application for exemption from Innovative Electronics regarding the use of trailer-mounted electric brake controllers ...

There are two things to know if you’re going to tow a trailer: Towing is never a trivial matter, and you can never have too much brakes. If you can't pull a trailer over a hill because you don’t have ...

Considering a Jeep Gladiator, but concerned it’s a little more toy than truck? Well, if towing is your concern, Mopar has you covered with a new factory accessory trailer brake controller. While a ...

Let's talk towing, but not from the "lb-ft of torque" or other truck capability perspectives that typically are the focus in a pulling heavy loads discussion. No. For this report, braking, ...