I installed a Blue Ox baseplate by myself on my 2013 C-Max, along with the tail light wiring and Ready Brake installation. I've never been much of a do-it-yourselfer, but I was able to quickly work up my confidence after watching YouTube videos for each item I installed. The scariest part was when I had to cut some plastic out of the front grille on my new car, but it looked fine once I finished, and I'm proud of my handiwork and found that it's something I enjoy doing. As for your situation, I'd suggest downloading instructions and watching installation videos to help you make up your mind.
