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Now I have poured over the FED DOT rules and it says nothing about the towed truck having a brake away system that will put on the parking brake if it becomes uncoupled, only trailers. Yes it would be nice if they were not caged and if a brake away happened they would come on. I will say I found...

Is this the correct way to find out the kinetic energy that we really have to deal with. Think some forget about this and just say my truck says my pintle can pull that no problem or data plate says it can carry this much. You need service brakes on the tow working but figure they will give out...

As said Med. tow bar kept short is all you need. Correct size and grade 43 or better on the chains and make sure they are safety hooks that can not come undone if the crap hits the fan. Keep them as short as possible and not twisted around the tow bar or twisted. I my self would put the combo in...