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05-01-2019, 05:38 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
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Recommendations for towing installation
I need recommendations to have a base plate for a Chevy Spark and tow bar installed for my Renegade Vienna. I live in Georgia, but willing to drive to other states to have it done properly. Since Spark is 2200 lbs. I am thinking about not doing supplemental braking. All the states I will be traveling only require it for more than 3000 lbs. Any thoughts?
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05-01-2019, 05:58 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
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I bought everything I needed to tow my 2017 Spark from E Trailer. I did the install myself , it came with real good instructions. I also installed a brake buddy , as I travel out west and some of those states require the supplemental brake system.
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05-01-2019, 07:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: SW Louisiana
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I would try an independent local body shop, the process involves popping off the bumper cover, and then bolting on the baseplate, so is the sort of thing they do every day in car repair, the only difference is instead of bolting on a new structural bumper they would be bolting a baseplate to what are usually existing holes in the frame.
As to the need for a braking system, if you ever get in an accident you can bet the other sides lawyers will point out you did not have one, regardless if it is required. For me that is enough reason to have one alone. Used good condition braking systems show up all the time on ebay, I just bought one, a lightly used 16 month old Road Master Even Brake for right at $400 off ebay, only thing missing was a couple of mounting screws. (sells for $1,200 new online). If you do buy on ebay, I suggest buying a current production model, which you can likely get serviced, vs some discontinued antique with dial gauges, ...
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05-01-2019, 07:15 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: DFW, Tex-US
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I too would suggest you reconsider braking system...
I'm a safe driver and I've been in more than one situation where that supplemental braking was very helpful in bringing down the load - you can never have too much braking ...
As an example, below the speed limit on a two lane and a light turned yellow and then red before I could pull off the throttle and onto the brakes... I stopped 10' into the intersection - this incident is why I drive with engine brake always activated and supplemental braking in place...
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05-01-2019, 09:38 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Weather you do or don't your choice. But at the minimum install a break-a-way system.
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05-01-2019, 11:24 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ltpimentel
I bought everything I needed to tow my 2017 Spark from E Trailer. I did the install myself , it came with real good instructions. I also installed a brake buddy , as I travel out west and some of those states require the supplemental brake system.
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!
Have fun and keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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05-01-2019, 11:29 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
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Hi ! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang!
Noticed you are kinda new on IRV2 and wanted to say hello!
I recommend the NSA Hurcules towbars with built-in ReadyBrake. They are rated at 12,000 lbs and have a lifetime warranty! Have fun and keep her between the ditches! Steel Tow Bars
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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05-01-2019, 05:31 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Urbanna, VA
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Even if you don't need the brakes, you need a break away system.
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