Got the Toad now I need bars and plates
We finally bought a 4 down toad. Been looking for the right one for months and we bought it yesterday. It's a 2011 CRV EX FWD. So now it's time to sell the dolly and buy some bars. Pretty much made up...
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NSA does make ends for their Ready Brute to match any of the three you mentioned. You have to decide beforehand which baseplate mfg you're going to use so they can provide the right ones. If you buy used, not to worry, cuz the ends are changeable....for a price. I've used the Blue Ox baseplates on my last three vehicles for one simple reason. When you're not towing, they're virtually invisible. The tow pins turn 90 degrees and you pull them out and the rest is not really noticeable. The roadmaster seemed to be pretty bulky. I've been happy with the BlueOx but I don't think you can go wrong with any of them...personal choice.
My coach came with a 7 pin wiring harness as I'm sure yours did. The 7 pin harness includes wiring for the brake lights, turn signals and taillights, with an additional blue wire for 12V hookup if necessary. I don't use one myself but I don't do much night driving. You'll need some diodes installed to prevent backfeed to your coach. Easy to wire up. If there's room, you could drill a hole inside the taillight housing and snap in separate bulbs which would negate the need for the diodes as you'd be bypassing all the SUVs electrical system. I did that with my Saturn, but wired the HHRs and the Equinox through their systems.
Whichever baseplate you choose, please also install the ReadyStop. You may save a life if you're toad ever separates from your coach.....Dennis
My coach came with a 7 pin wiring harness as I'm sure yours did. The 7 pin harness includes wiring for the brake lights, turn signals and taillights, with an additional blue wire for 12V hookup if necessary. I don't use one myself but I don't do much night driving. You'll need some diodes installed to prevent backfeed to your coach. Easy to wire up. If there's room, you could drill a hole inside the taillight housing and snap in separate bulbs which would negate the need for the diodes as you'd be bypassing all the SUVs electrical system. I did that with my Saturn, but wired the HHRs and the Equinox through their systems.
Whichever baseplate you choose, please also install the ReadyStop. You may save a life if you're toad ever separates from your coach.....Dennis
