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03-15-2021, 10:15 AM
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Location: SW Louisiana
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Most discrete TOAD hookup photos
I have not found a thread on this topic so I thought I would start one, post your discrete / hidden hookup TOAD setup photos here. My hope is this will inspire others on how things can be done, not the typical RV butcher shop approach of installing base plates, 6 pin connectors and brake away switches in the quickest and easiest fashion with wires visible, and junk bolted onto the bumper cover.
To get things started off here is a picture of our 2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland edition, with base plate, 6 pin connector and brake away switch.
First photo is of it in stealth mode, second photo is mostly setup for towing, just without the tow pins in their sockets.
p.s. can you spot the brake away switch?
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2002 Safari Trek 2830 on P32 Chassis with 8.1L w/ 400 watts solar 420Ah LiFePo4
2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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03-15-2021, 08:00 PM
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Winnebago Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Kamloops, BC, 60 miles from the Center of the Universe according to the Rinpoche, of the SF monks.
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Not quite as descreat, but work just fine. 2010 Ranger, pulled between 40 and 50,000 km.
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Happy Glamping, Norman & Elna. 2008 Winnebago Adventurer 38J, W24, dozens of small thirsty ponies. Retired after 40 years wrenching on trucks! 2010 Ford Ranger toad with bicycles or KLR 650 in the back. Easy to spot an RVer, they always walk around with a screwdriver or wrench in one hand! 
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03-15-2021, 08:10 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Steven & Laurie
2006 Moncaco Executive Ranier
Detrioit Series 60 (515HP), Allison 4000 series
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03-15-2021, 08:26 PM
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Location: Motor City, Mich
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I use some 2" (2"?) vinyl caps to cover the baseplate tab holes (Blue Ox style) for some extra stealth.
Caps
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03-15-2021, 08:49 PM
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Monaco Owners Club Solo Rvers Club Coastal Campers
Join Date: Mar 2020
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Wiring and brake hose all under the hood. Looking straight down you can’t see the mount.
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2009 Monaco Camelot 42PDQ
2011 JK
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03-16-2021, 06:38 AM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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2019 Newmar Dutch Star 4018 (Freightliner)
2019 Ford Raptor
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03-16-2021, 11:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SW Louisiana
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I like the flip up holder, I thought about doing that for my decorative front plate, but just could not justify the $20+ cost vs removing and replacing 2 screws.
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2002 Safari Trek 2830 on P32 Chassis with 8.1L w/ 400 watts solar 420Ah LiFePo4
2017 Jeep Cherokee Overland & 2007 Toyota Yaris TOADs with Even Brake,
Demco Commander tow bar and Blue Ox / Roadmaster base plates
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03-16-2021, 03:56 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Rockwall, Texas
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Most discrete TOAD hookup photos
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03-16-2021, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Olympic Peninsula
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2009 Colorado.
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03-16-2021, 08:41 PM
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Y'all demonstrate greater pride in your buggys than I do ... I'm not ashamed / embarrassed by my toads Natural appearance.
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2010 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH
2014 Honda CR-V FWD Ex-L
LA (Lower Alabama)
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03-21-2021, 07:39 AM
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Triple E Owners Club
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Location: St. Albert, Alberta
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Very well done! The effort made to make these look clean worked. A little imagination goes a long way.
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2008 Triple E Invitation 40' ISL 400
2015 Equinox AWD Toad
D&B Living the Dream
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03-21-2021, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member
Triple E Owners Club
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: St. Albert, Alberta
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2015 Equinox.
3 days to install baseplate, build wire harness for taillights, 12 volt charge line and wire break away switch.
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03-24-2021, 06:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Duluth, MN
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2016 Ford Explorer
4 hours to install baseplate
3 hours to wire lights and power into cab for Brake Buddy
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Kent and Sally Lunda 2006 Newmar Mountain Aire 4141 4 Slide 400HP Cummins, Spartan Chassis, Hydro Hot 2016 Ford Explorer (Toad)
Living the dream until the money runs out.
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03-24-2021, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: The Bluegrass State
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Then on the other side of the 'oh your toads are sooooo clean looking' coin, here is mine. It gets me from point A to point B even in the snow and ice.
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Good Luck, Be Safe and Above All, Don't Forget To Have Fun 
Pete
Central Kentucky
2006 Fleetwood Discovery 35H, 2014 Honda CR-V, M&G Engineering Braking System
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