[Motor31]

Driving a rig like that is not a matter of convenience it's a matter of negligence and would be viewed that way in court should something happen in route to the destination. Knowingly operating a vehicle in that condition would easily fit that situation. It is far far different than driving a vehicle with a light out. Even if you have a vehicle that is equal to the weight of the trailer, like I do, you are still not likely to be able to stop in time and should you brake hard enough likely to jacknife the rig and lose total control of it.

This is a situation that requires getting the thing fixed before you get on the road for a trip.