Cost of towing

I got a used Falcon TB for $100
Built and installed my own base plates ($20 for steel)
So, $120 total.
Now like all the rest, isn't this a stupid post in answer to the
OP question. As I read his question, he wants to know if the price is right
for all brand new stuff, all installed,....like a turn key job ??

Answer,....price on the high side,...usually tween $3500 and $4500.

From the videos I've seen, the Roadmaster base plate for the Terraian is very straight forward. There should be no trimming of the facia. As long as bolts have thread lock and are torqued to specs, it is not something I am afraid to tackle. With my DP loaded I can tow about another 5,000 lbs. thanks again for the advice.

The Demco Commander tow bar weighs 41 pounds and costs about $500 on Amazon. It is rated for 6000 lbs. The Demco Base plate is $300 on Amazon. I installed them myself. Any body shop can install the baseplate. I use a 2012 Equinox on the "family" trips.

It weighs 4200 lbs with 300 lbs of Us in it and 1/2 tank of gas.

Are you sure you can, want to tow that much weight? Double check your MH manual to see what it's rated to tow. My 30 foot Class C I think is only rated for 5,000 lb. possibly it's less and you need to count cargo in the Equinox. I tow a 2700 lb. Chevy Sonic and that seems like enough to me when it comes to accelerating, hill climbing and stoping. My Blue Ox tow bar cost over $900 and the baseplate for the Sonic was; not sure, but hundreds then there's several hours labor but, yes, that seems high.

Ava wrote:
I only need the base plate which is $400 new, and a braking system which will cost about $1000. I plan on installing base plate myself...

I've done five baseplates and a few more trailer hitches. From that, a few suggestions:

1. Consider every available Base Plate since you can tow BlueOx with RoadMaster, etc. Study the Installation Instructions. Then choose the one that looks best, installs easiest, and connects at the best height. Instructions usually include a photo of an installed plate. You can use that for Look, Height, and how much Fascia you need to cut.

2. Don't skimp on your drill bits!!! If you have automotive steel to drill, it may be thin, but it's TOUGH! Oil the spot as you drill, and a low-speed, high-torque drill motor is better than one that has to rev to get any power.

3. Don't cut the Fascia till you have the plate in place. You may find you need to cut much less out than what they show in the instructions. Just set the fascia in place and mark it with sharpie or tape.

after watching firm's install the baseplate on a couple of vehicles, I am glad to pay somebody to do that.
bumpy

I plan on towing my GMC Terrain. I got a Roadmaster tow system with the motorhome. I only need the base plate which is $400 new, and a braking system which will cost about $1000. I plan on installing base plate myself and probably the brake system as well.

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The dealer that installed our baseplate, supplemental braking and wiring told me I could save money by bringing the parts and just have them install them. Same advice for installing a fantastic fan, which I wound up doing myself.

call camper care in edinburg ohio, its a mom pop dealer that is fair and does great work.