Dmace you just gave yourself a little redemption. Think about it this way as well. If it were possible for a 5000 lb trailer to be remote controlled without a tow vehicle, it would take a further distance to stop than a vehicle of the same weight. This is due to several physical differences such as poorer traction tires, lack of ABS, undamped suspension (lack of shocks and tuning, and wheel placement. During a hard stop, the tongue weight increases from the static amount as the axles act as a pivot point. This pivot affect, reduces the weight on the front tires of the TV because of the increased tongue weight which greatly reduces stopping distance. Remember, most of the stopping energy takes place on the front wheels. Weight distubution hitchs help but are set while the trailer and TV are static all while this pivot takes place dynamically.
The website you posted shows the 2000 lb weight loaded in the bed of a 3/4 and 1 ton HD pickup. The weight distribution of the load is properly placed and spread over both axles which allows for impressive numbers. A 2000 pound trailer with approxiamately 250 lbs of tongue weight would definately be more than a 6 feet difference for the reasons listed above. Realize 250 lbs of tongue weight located well behind the axle is much different than 250 lbs well distributed between front and rear axles.
As far as me owning a foreign truck?, you forget so quickly. I drive a 2011 F150 ecoboost screw. I remember you creating equal conflict on someones thread who was undecided between the ecoboost and the 5.0 liter and you brought Dodge into the picture. Yes my previous truck was a Dodge which served me well but decided that the current line up didn't measure up to the Ford (personal opinion). I am not brand loyal, just a smart consumer buying what I think is right at the time. BTW, Foreign (Toyota) was ranked second on my list when shopping this time. Those who are brand loyal, are missing out when the competetion clearly makes a better item at the time of purchase.
I agree 100% (i know it is unbelievable), trailer brakes should be more powerful on all trailers even the small ones.
If indeed your continued claim of "my truck and empty trailer combo can stop just as fast as a truck alone" is true, then Diamondpilot and I are both trying to help by telling you that something must be wrong with your TV and it should be checked out for your and the publics safety.
Sorry to the OP that this got off topic for a bit, but I don't want to see someone get hurt because of people being misleading.
