Four wheel towing accessories
I'm looking into four wheel towing, what all is needed?? I know the tow bar, base plate what about breaking system for the vehicle your towing? Any advise on best brand's??
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The prices for the baseplates, diode kit and tow bar seem to be in the ballpark. I have everything from "BlueOX"...one of the major brands and have not been disapointed. Mine is the model with removable "tabs".
The brake....is a another subject. Some RVers don't have(use) them, and there are about 2 or three brands of supplimental braking systems that do cost around $1000 to $1200, and, IMO VERY inconvienient to use. Big boxes to be moved in and out every time. Y'got a bad back?
I like the "ReadyBrake" tow bar. Google it. around 800 bucks. Just make sure you get the right "ends" for it...to match your baseplate. If I ever need a new tow bar, the "ReadyBrake" would be my first choice. Totally mechanical and no electrical drain on any battery.
BTW....I tow a 2007 HHR automatic...leave the key in the igntion (to keep the steering free)remove one 2 AMP fuse (owners manual tells you which one) and off y'go. Got over 20,000 towing miles 4 down and all's well.
The brake....is a another subject. Some RVers don't have(use) them, and there are about 2 or three brands of supplimental braking systems that do cost around $1000 to $1200, and, IMO VERY inconvienient to use. Big boxes to be moved in and out every time. Y'got a bad back?
I like the "ReadyBrake" tow bar. Google it. around 800 bucks. Just make sure you get the right "ends" for it...to match your baseplate. If I ever need a new tow bar, the "ReadyBrake" would be my first choice. Totally mechanical and no electrical drain on any battery.
BTW....I tow a 2007 HHR automatic...leave the key in the igntion (to keep the steering free)remove one 2 AMP fuse (owners manual tells you which one) and off y'go. Got over 20,000 towing miles 4 down and all's well.
