Flat Tow or Dolly Tow

The two couples we know that tried dolly towing got rid of the dolly after using it a few times. Both found it to be a PITA - and lots of disadvantages.
Buying a vehicle that can be towed 4 wheels down is much more convenient.

lanerd wrote:
Less than $1500, complete and all new? Can you elaborate a little on your individual parts and prices? This sounds way too good to be true. I'm assuming when you say complete that it includes base plate, tow bar, cables (chains), umbilical cable w/both 7/6 pin connectors, toad lights, breakaway device, and aux braking system (can be included in a ReadyBrute Elite tow bar).

I have a friend who needs to set up his new toad, and $1500 is a lot less than what we have been able to estimate.

Thanks,

Ron

The ReadyBrute Elte tow bar/auxilliary brake system including a ReadyStop breakaway, safety cables, and dash brake monitor costs about $1310. A Blue Ox base plate will run about $350, and the lighting setup/umbilical will run from around $50 to $100, depending on which wiring method is used. Even less using a couple of magnetic tow lights. The total $1710-$1760 price does not include shipping, taxes, or installation labor. Self installed, the whole 4-down package shouldn't exceed about $2000 at today's prices.

Dutch, yeah, I'm aware of that price....got that a year or so ago for another friend. But Tropical36 said less than $1500!!! It would be nice to save 200 to 250.

Ron

lanerd wrote:
Less than $1500, complete and all new? Can you elaborate a little on your individual parts and prices? This sounds way too good to be true. I'm assuming when you say complete that it includes base plate, tow bar, cables (chains), umbilical cable w/both 7/6 pin connectors, toad lights, breakaway device, and aux braking system (can be included in a ReadyBrute Elite tow bar).

I have a friend who needs to set up his new toad, and $1500 is a lot less than what we have been able to estimate.

Thanks,

Ron

I'd be glad to, but it has been awhile, so your mileage may vary as they say...

RB-9050 Ready Brake tow bar with brake and safety cables $864.95

RS-5000 breakaway $87.50
TBC tow bar cover $50.00
9518208 Demco base plate $319.75

Sub Total $1322.20
Cool Tech JK Tow Harness Deluxe Kit SKU:JK07CTHDLX $139.95
Shipping $16.00

Grand Total $1478.15

Ours came from TOWBARS UNLIMITED which I'm most sure is out of business now and you might want to check out Amazon... HERE
or just go to.... NSA directly
Other retailers are available for some pretty good prices as well.

I'm not qualified to install a base plate. How much would that typically cost?

Thanks DG.. appreciate it.

Ron

If at all possible...flat tow ( 4 wheels down)

Have a tow dolly now because one of our vehicles could not be towed 4 down and we weren't sure which vehicle we would be towing. Picked up our TowMaster with hydraulic surge brakes for just under $1000 new. Will be replacing the toad this year or next and will be 4 down for sure. The dolly is not horrible, but 4 down is so much simpler. Funny thing is that I see tow dollies on CraigsList for more than I paid for mine at the dealer.

Tow dolly. Been there, it was fine until I did "4 down". I will never go back.

I have a honda CRV that i flat tow , local mechanic charged me $200 to put on Base plate 3 years ago.