which tow package is best

We have a 2016 GMC Acadia that we are outfitting to tow. We plan to install switches, but for now we are pulling the fuses (3). It was our understanding if you didn't pull the fuses, the odometer would record the miles.

We used the Blue Ox base plate and Avail towbar with the Air Force One braking system. We only towed one trip, but the horn went off (like an alarm activation) when we opened the driver's door...so we plan to pull the horn relay to avoid this in the future... Anyone have a better fix?

imboden88 wrote:
New to motorhoming and need to put on tow package to tow a GMC acadia. What brand is best??? SMI Airfare One or Blue OX or something else?

BLue Ox is the best - JMHO

Effy wrote:
I have blue ox base plates and the ready brute elite tow bars with the integrated mechanical brake. Nothing to maintain, nothing really invasive to the vehicle, and it's all mechanical so nothing electrical or pneumatic to fail. Also no brake to install and un install on each trip. Just attach the bars and the cables and you are done. Takes all of a minute to hook up. And that's no exaggeration. Love the set up.

We used a Roadmaster base plate with the Ready Brute Elite tow bar and brake combo to tow a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu and it has worked well for us.

As Effy stated, the Ready Brute Elite only takes a minute or two to hitch and unhitch bars and cables. On our Malibu, we also need to pull 3 fuses. We use a magnetic radio-controlled (wireless) LED light bar for brake lights,turn signals, etc.

Wayne

We have the Buick Enclave, which is similar to the Acadia. I use the M & G proportional braking system, the breakaway safety feature, a Demco baseplate and Aluminator tow bar. We have the RVI battery charger, so I do not need to pull the fuses. The hookup is very simple and quick.

viajante wrote:
Happy with Roadmaster. Never had a problem.

Works for me too! I've had my Roadmaster Tow Bar for 17 years still looks near new and works great!

We had the M & G braking system on the '07 CR-V, we now have the SMI-AirForceOne on the '13 CR-V. The SMI fit better on the new design of the '13 Honda, the M & G would have required more labor to install. Both are good systems.

We use the Blue-Ox Aventa tow bar (9 yrs. now) and both Honda's had the Blue-Ox base plate installed w/ break-away. I've had the tow bar serviced a couple times by Blue-Ox in Quartzsite at their booth. I'm about due to have it looked at again.

MM.

I have blue ox base plates and the ready brute elite tow bars with the integrated mechanical brake. Nothing to maintain, nothing really invasive to the vehicle, and it's all mechanical so nothing electrical or pneumatic to fail. Also no brake to install and un install on each trip. Just attach the bars and the cables and you are done. Takes all of a minute to hook up. And that's no exaggeration. Love the set up.

Another vote for AF1. Nothing to do, move, put in place when setting up or driving away; just connect one air line and cable to the pusher and you are set. (breakaway cable that locks all brakes on toad if triggered.) Being tied to the coach brake system directly means brakes applied to the toad in proportion to the coach. Works slick!

Do a search for Ready Brake-------both on this forum and on the internet. Best and simplest system out there.

I've always preferred the way Roadmaster mounts to the vehicle vs Blue Ox.

Having said that before too much longer we'll probably be towing our F150 and I'll look at them both before buying. Both make a quality product IMO.