brakes on camper trailers,

None on mine and never had any problems.

No brakes on ours either and not thinking of putting them on .

None on mine either but it weighs less than 750kg which is the point at which they are required to have brakes.

thanks everyone, very helpful indeed. cheers
Peter

Our Trak Shak has electric brakes and I would not be with out them, the Hilux with the camper pulls up better then the Hilux by itself.


Regards Richard

Sleepy - A lot will depend on the towing vehicle and the weight of the trailer - my Kimberley has hydraulic override discs. Often if I am on sandy tracks I turn off the brakes as it makes for smoother towing and when I get back on to gravel or black top I really notice the difference and with a capable heavy towing vehicle I could live without the trailer brakes - would I go without - NO

If your camper is heavy enough to require them then no question, I'd get the brakes, just a matter of what sort. If switching between cars is an issue just go for mechanical brakes.

We have mech brakes on the current one and I know that particularly in hilly country, a heavy loaded car towing a loaded camper is when Hubby certainly does appreciate having them.

However what someone said about most not working, it's true, there are things you probably need to do to keep the brakes in good condition particularly if they're not used for long periods at a time - the discs can glaze over etc.

Peter


I do not have brakes on my camper trailer but wish I did.

It would be a lot safer with brakes.


Tjilpi

Hi guys. I have a camper (Tambo ) and don't have brakes on it, its all ok but , I would if I had the choice.