Installation costs of braking systems
We went to a trailer/hitch place to get info. on getting an auxiliary braking system. By the time they started showing us all the options (usually involving $2000 or more for brake and installation) t...
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stargirl96 wrote:
Thanks for all the good information. We haven't bought anything yet since I'm a little OCD when it comes to researching everything. I'm interested in the Ready Brute since it combines tow bar with braking system, but the two dealers I talked to don't know anything about it, and didn't seem interested in installing it. I guess it's hard to find someone to do the work.
It's been 2-3 years, but we had a new Ready Brute system, baseplate etc. installed on our CRV for around $2500, out the door. This was in Los Angeles at an Ready Brute listed dealer. I figured the labor was $800+ but worth it to me for a nice clean install.
Like your experience,(and I don't know why) many dealers/installers are not familiar with the ReadyBrute/NSA system. Nor is it mentioned in the MH magazine Towd guide. Dealers are listed on the NSA web site.
Norm
BTW - we're happy with the whole package, '09 CRV and ReadyBrute.
