Towing setup - need advice on cost
I'm ready to finally get my tow vehicle set up. I've decided to go with a ReadyBrute Elite tow bar and Blue Ox base plate. The local RV repair shop quoted me $2,400 out the door for the setup. They...
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ThorResidencyNewbee wrote:
I picked up the ReadyBrute elite yesterday from the RV store. All I can say is wow, it sure looks heavy duty. I've seen lots of older style tow bars on other motorhomes and this one looks super strong. I'm just curious if I need to also add the brake away cable or if that is optional. The RV shop that sold me the Ready Brute said I didn't need it.
Good decision on the ReadyBrute. :)
As far as the Readystop break-away setup is concerned: Technically you don't 'need' it, I don't guess, but most people (including myself) would highly, highly recommend it. If you install it at the same time as the Readybrake cable itself, its very easy to do and adds very little extra work.
Break-away system is one of those things we all hope we will NEVER actually use or find out how well it works, but if the day comes that you do (if toad becomes completely separated from your MH), you will be very, very sorry if you don't have it, and will wish you did.
Will
