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Re: To Trailer or Not to Trailer?
One item I have not seen mentioned that is essential is electric brakes. I haul a trailer for Rosie that is owned by a friend of mine and stored at my house. It is a Pace American, 15'Lx7'Wx7'H, dual axle, 7000 lb capacity with electric brakes. You do not want to be traveling down the highway at 65 mph and have to try to stop in a hurry with a full load of robot and tools without electric brakes set up properly!!! The brakes system module costs range from $90-120. Professionally installed in the $150 - 200 range.
The other major thing to consider is the tow vehicle. Mine is a '96 Dodge 3/4 ton p/u with a Cummins diesel. I have not met a trailer with a draw bar type hitch I cannot tow. (I also haul horses. In a different trailer) 
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