However, in the case of a trailer, stopping potential isn't really
what trailer brakes are designed for. The stopping power is with the
tow vehicle, the trailer braking systems, as I understand it, are only
for controlling the trailer and do little to stop the tow vehicle.
It's not like a tractor trailer combination.


It might start to lean in that direction in certain situations. My truck
weighs about 7,200 pounds empty. The boat and trailer weigh in at 14,200
pounds, or about double the weight of the tow vehicle. While that ratio is
not as extreme as a loaded tractor/trailer combo, it's starting to move in
that direction, and I damn sure expect the six braking wheels on the trailer
to do their part in stopping the entire rig in addition to providing trailer
control.