The Towing System

The Towing System

Overview

This is not an easy subject because there are several different types of towing systems. Let’s just look at the four down or flat-towed vehicle system. Here you will need to have your car set up with a special bracket welded to the front of the car ( these base plates are designed to not be seen, so don’t worry that your car will lose its curb appeal), a wiring system needs to connect the vehicle lights (like the brake, driving, and turn signals) to the tow vehicle. And you need a tow bar. The tow bar you purchase will be dependent on the weight of the vehicle that you plan to tow and the tow capacity or GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Requirements) of the tow vehicle or motorhome,

Maintenance

1. Tighten all nuts and bolts on your tow system, especially the receiver hitch
2. Check all lights for proper function and make sure that it is on your vehicle checklist

Cost

1. Brake system $25 to $150
2. Tow bar (varies from $550 to $1200) I chose the Ready Brut Elite $1100
3. Car trailer $4.500 and up
4. Car tow dolly $3,500

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