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I've dragged offroad jeeps all over the midwest on a variety of trailers, and with a variety of trucks. With a suspension trailer, the load needs to be strapped down tighter than the capacity of the trailer springs. The load vehicle suspension should not move any appreciable amount on normal road bumps! With axles tied down I've had trailer suspension and load vehicle suspension get into a side to side rhythm from ruts where death or injury was narrowly avoided. On trailers without suspension, strapping the axles or tires is great because it allows the trailer to ride very smoothly. Keep in mind the suspension is loaded for hours on most trips, not weeks. Multi day trips, let loose straps when you stop if it makes you feel better.
Brakes are optional in my opinion with a light car, light trailer, and a REAL truck. Just don't drive like a Jack@ss. Remember what you're doing, and you'll get along fine. However, SWB suvs and the like need all the stability help they can get from trailer brakes and load equalizing bars.
Rob
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