I have a new 2011 JKU and I had the chance to tow a small trailer (6X10) with about 3 yards of mulch on it. The first time I went to stop I felt like the Jeep was not going to stop. The brakes seem inadaquate (SP) for the job. I made sure that I started stoppong well in advance of when I had to.

How do others feel about the brakes when towing?

 

By any chance do you use a trailer brake?

 

I actually want to look into a braking system like the one on a uhaul trailer if I was to haul a decent sized trailer fairly regularly. For small boats and small trailers with light loads just brake early and leave plenty of room between you and car infront of you.

 

I am waiting on a custom 6x12 aluminum trailer being built to haul my little VW sand rail. total weight will probably be no more than 2200 lbs.

But I just ordered a Prodigy P2 brake controller and the 7 pin wiring harness to use the electric brakes I am having put on the trailer. Plus some new brake pads for my Jeep, which needs them.

It will be a lot easier on my Jeep. Since most of the trailer weight is at the back of the trailer (sand rails have almost all the weight in the back), I worry about it coming around and pulling my 2 door sideways (or over) in a panic stop.

Total cost of having the trailer ebrakes put on, and the controller and harness (which I will install myself) about $400.

I think its worth it.

 

i actually went and got a unit called brake force from northern tools here is the link http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...2424_200242424

it works pretty well i tow alot of stuff like snow mobiles, atv, and a boat...it works great! cant really feel that anything behind you. hopefully that helps!