We just had a Blue Ox baseplate installed on our Ford Flex in Mobile, Alabama. It's a small family owned RV service center but our guy is a diesel and gas mechanic as well. He is a high school friend of the salesman who sold us the car. He does installations like this routinely. DH cannot do the work physically anymore. Has done many in his day. He was there and watched the guy all day. Said he is so glad he didn't attempt it. The front end had to be removed and many holes had to be drilled through hardened steel. He also wired it. DH said there is no doubt the guy knew what he was doing.
Towed it for the first time yesterday. Everything worked from the getgo.
If anyone is near Mobile, AL, and needs this done, let me know and I will pass on his name. Very honest people to deal with. Mom, Dad, and 2 sons.
Dale