2013 Traverse - Looking to set up to tow 4 down

We own a 2013 Traverse and have towed it about 6000 miles over the past year - no issues. You do need to follow the instructions in the owners manual and not exceed 65 MPH as directed in the owners manual.
Have a Blue Ox base plate self installed with no issues. Also added a Ready Brake because of the weight of the Traverse, works very well. Lost about 1 MPG when towing.
Found a lot helpful information on some of the Traverse forums on the web. That would be another excellent source of information.

Hope this helps.

willald wrote:
Note to self: Any time Bumpy posts on here asking for advice or real world experience on any topic, respond to him that he should just look in the manual. Apparently owner's manuals now have everything one could possibly need. :)

Will

YES, when it comes to Recreational Towing, the Owners Manual often DOES have the necessary information that the vehicles owner MUST know before spending a lot of money, then ruining the transmission!
This time, I agree with bumpy (that's a shock). The FIRST step should be to read the Owners Manual and find out what the manufacturer says about towing. If the book says NO, then the second step is to see what Remco offers to modify the vehicle, or get a different vehicle (the different vehicle would be my choice), or perhaps get a dolly (IF the vehicle can be dolly towed).
If a lube pump or driveshaft disconnect can be added to make the vehicle towable, about $1000 can be added to the above mentioned costs.

Note to self: Any time Bumpy posts on here asking for advice or real world experience on any topic, respond to him that he should just look in the manual. Apparently owner's manuals now have everything one could possibly need. :)

Will

Just had my 2014 Enclave (sister ship to the Traverse) set-up with a Roadmaster base plate at a great little place in Fowlerville - they ordered the base plate and then called me when they got it in, and did the install in a couple of hours. Had them run the wiring harness that I already had installed and the breakaway switch while they had the front fascia off.
Total for the job $814 including Mi tax

The place is called Camper parts and RV repair - Doug is the owner, good guy. Fair prices and does good work. This is the 4th vehicle I have had them set up and never have had any problems.

lanerd wrote:
Well, let's see. To start off, you'll need a base plate ($350), Tow bar ($900), Light kit ($50), and a supplemental brake system ($1000). Labor to install all of the above (~$1000).

Roadmaster and Blue Ox are probably the two favorite brands here for the base plate and tow bar. Supplemental brake systems can go from a box in the floor board (Brake Buddy) to a built in system on the tow bar (Ready Brake), to systems that use the air from the motor home (Air Force One) and also those that have small vacuum pumps that use the toad's power brake system (US Gear's Unified)....and a multitude of others.

All can be installed by yourself if you can read instructions, have a few tools, and have the time to spare.

Hope this is what you were looking for.

Ron

Thank you Ron for your response, this is the type of feedback I am looking for.

Well, let's see. To start off, you'll need a base plate ($350), Tow bar ($900), Light kit ($50), and a supplemental brake system ($1000). Labor to install all of the above (~$1000).

Roadmaster and Blue Ox are probably the two favorite brands here for the base plate and tow bar. Supplemental brake systems can go from a box in the floor board (Brake Buddy) to a built in system on the tow bar (Ready Brake), to systems that use the air from the motor home (Air Force One) and also those that have small vacuum pumps that use the toad's power brake system (US Gear's Unified)....and a multitude of others.

All can be installed by yourself if you can read instructions, have a few tools, and have the time to spare.

Hope this is what you were looking for.

Ron

Bumpyroad wrote:
I "assume" the owner's manual gives instructions on how to tow 4 down?
bumpy

It doesn't say which system to buy, stay away from, etc. Doesn't give other owners experiences with XYZ set-up, good or bad.

Thanks for the reply.