Towing a trailer, full cord of wood?

[Kielly]

I need some advice on this before I pull the plug. I have a great deal on a cord of Tamarack, it's an hour away so making multiple loads with the fuel spent would outweigh the deal.

If I had a trailer with proper trailer brakes I wouldn't care, especially with it being all highway driving. But the only trailer I have access to doesn't have trailer brakes.

I'm fairly certain I know the answer, possible or nay?

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[WKTJR1]

No trailer brakes, that's a lot of weight hanging out back. Rent a uhaul trailer.

 

[Kielly]

No trailer brakes, that's a lot of weight hanging out back. Rent a uhaul trailer.

That's what I'd be renting haha. They didn't have trailer brakes last time I rented.

 

[WKTJR1]

Go for the larger dual axle. Weight varies depending on the wood, but at a minimum it of 2K per cord, I'd think that would be the move to make.

 

[Gear_yyc]

I need some advice on this before I pull the plug. I have a great deal on a cord of Tamarack, it's an hour away so making multiple loads with the fuel spent would outweigh the deal.

If I had a trailer with proper trailer brakes I wouldn't care, especially with it being all highway driving. But the only trailer I have access to doesn't have trailer brakes.

I'm fairly certain I know the answer, possible or nay?

In Alberta, trailer brakes are legally required if you are towing more than 50% of your vehicle's weight (Vehicle Equipment Regulation), so you're going to need trailer brakes to tow a cord of wood.
More specifically, the maximum weight (GVWR) of the trailer cannot exceed more than 50% of your curb weight of your truck without trailer brakes.

 

[Windsor]

Unless you have one of the more expensive trims there is no provision on the 2024 fo plugging g in a trailer brake controller .

 

[Kielly]

In Alberta, trailer brakes are legally required if you are towing more than 50% of your vehicle's weight (Vehicle Equipment Regulation), so you're going to need trailer brakes to tow a cord of wood.
More specifically, the maximum weight (GVWR) of the trailer cannot exceed more than 50% of your curb weight of your truck without trailer brakes.

Legality I've never been worried about haha it's remaining safe for those around me. I managed to get a buddy to come with his truck to help ease the load on my end so I'll be good afterall!

That being said, if I was going a short distance with no traffic I'd do it in a heartbeat, I've broken more laws in my lifetime than not

 

[Kielly]

Go for the larger dual axle. Weight varies depending on the wood, but at a minimum it of 2K per cord, I'd think that would be the move to make.

If you'd believe it the closest 12ft trailer to me is over 5 hours away. Only for that I would've. I managed to find a pal to come with his truck and help out so all's good in the hood!

 

[oxi]

If you'd believe it the closest 12ft trailer to me is over 5 hours away. Only for that I would've. I managed to find a pal to come with his truck and help out so all's good in the hood!

What draw bar do you use?

Here is what I picked up today:

 

[Kielly]

What draw bar do you use?

Here is what I picked up today:

I've been pulling with the dealer supplied hitch and ball lol. Nothing I've pulled so far is heavy and for the amount that I'll ever tow behind, it's probably all I need

 

[WKTJR1]

What draw bar do you use?

Here is what I picked up today:

That's too pretty to use. LOL.

 

[Tacoflvrd]

That's too pretty to use. LOL.

I picked one up from harbor freight for like $139. Looks the same. The small utility trailers at work are too low for the new taco. Never thought I’d need a drop down for a mid size truck. Lol

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