Demco, base plate, on 07/11, crv

I bought the Demco base plate and tow bar 10 years ago for a 2002 Toyota Corolla. I bought the 10,000 lb Steel version and the tow car only weights 2500 lbs. The base plate was easy to install. Had to remove the plastic fascia on the front and lock tight on all the bolts. Like Sehunter I have had two friends who have lost the towed with the Al Blue OX. I don't take mine off so the added weight of the steel was not a problem I wanted the 10,000 lb version just for a safety factor and it was also cheaper. The only problem that I had was very fine dirt stopped the pistons from locking when I got back from Alaska(lots of dirt roads) went to the Demco web site and dissembled and clean it and all was well again, that was 5 years ago. It is probably due to be cleaned again but all I do is spray some silicone on the pistons once a year and it works fine.