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07-07-2013, 12:16 PM
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Triple E Owners Club
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What tow bar do you use with your Lincoln MKX?
We just bought a 2010 Lincoln MKX and now need to get a tow bar installed on our 1999 Newmar DP4080 Mountain Aire. If you have a similar rig/toad set-up, what did you use and why? Also, as I ask the dealer for a quote, what is the approximate price I should budget for the tow bar and installation?
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07-07-2013, 02:02 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
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Tow Bars come in many models and prices.
You will need a Baseplate, Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly
wiring kit, safety cable, brake system for toad, etc.
Camping World can sale you a comlete set up and install it all.
You may get by for around 3K to 4K depending on what tow bar you want.
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07-07-2013, 03:23 PM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Location: Belle Chasse, La
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I use Roadmaster Falcon because i had it for my Saturn Vue. Use the same one for 2012 Wrangler. I installed base plates on all 3. Roadmaster has great instructions for installation. You can see instructions on Roadmaster site if you want to check it before you decide to install or have plates installed. I have installed, or helped install plates on eleven toads. It is not difficult. Good luck on whatever you decide. Gene
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07-07-2013, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ivykrewe
I use Roadmaster Falcon because i had it for my Saturn Vue. Use the same one for 2012 Wrangler. I installed base plates on all 3. Roadmaster has great instructions for installation. You can see instructions on Roadmaster site if you want to check it before you decide to install or have plates installed. I have installed, or helped install plates on eleven toads. It is not difficult. Good luck on whatever you decide. Gene
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Thanks Gene; Assuming my trailer brake system from the previous owner that towed a vehicle is fine, what was the rest of your system worth?
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07-07-2013, 08:08 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
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Towing an 08 MKX
Blue Ox Aventa LX Tow Bar with a Blue Ox base plate.
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07-08-2013, 07:42 AM
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RV Mutant #14
Winnebago Owners Club Texas Boomers Club Freightliner Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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Location: Texas
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Koresample,
I just had a BlueOx baseplate put on my 2013 Lincoln MKX. I believe that the same baseplate is for the 2010 (BX 2625) but the BlueOx web site will indicate which is which. I also decided to go with the BlueOx Aventa LX tow bar. I also had the light kit installed. In my case i had the AirForce one braking system taken out of the Saturn and installed in the MKX. Total $$ was a little of $2k for everything. Without the braking system I was quoted $1800. The place that installed my base plate and light kit took 5 and 1/2 hours. You may get buy a little less expensive if you purchase all the materials yourself and then find an installer.
Happy trails.
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