Flat Towing

KathyDave wrote:
currently own a car that I'm reading can be towed - Isuzu Ascender 2005.
Kathy

Need to know manual or auto, RWD or AWD, which engine?

To set up a car for towing (if it is indeed towable) you'll need a base plate that mounts to the front of the car (usually to the frame and behind the front fascia), tow bar assembly, electrical cable, tail/brake/signal light wiring, and an auxiliary braking system for the car that includes a breakaway system.

All of this is not cheap...and you can figure around $3K, maybe a little more depending upon labor costs.

Auxiliary braking systems come in different configurations.

Some, like the Brake Buddy, is a unit that sits in the front floor (driver's side) and attaches to the brake pedal. Typically works ok, but you have to install it every time you travel and remove it every time you get to your destination and then store it.

Other systems can be mounted permanently in the car and you only have to connect an electrical cable (usually part of the main umbilical cable) and the breakaway cable. This type usually requires an "expert" to install it; hence, additional labor charge....but it's a one time cost.

Hope this helps

Ron